85 summer cocktails

This Pimm's cup cocktail is a true taste of summer. Make up this fruity punch with lemonade, fresh mint leaves, cucumber, orange slices and strawberries

Get a taste of summer with our take on this classic Italian cocktail. Mix up this Aperol spritz using just three ingredients: Aperol, prosecco and soda

Combine vodka with peach schnapps and cranberry juice to make a classic sex on the beach cocktail. Garnish with cocktail cherries and orange slices

Make a jug of refreshing mojitos to share, so you can spend more time with your guests. Try our three twists on this classic cocktail, too

A simple, refreshing drink that's perfect for a summery gathering. For an extra-special twist, swap the sparkling water for champagne

Cool off this summer with our super-simple frozen margarita recipe. This refreshing tequila cocktail can be made in just five minutes in a blender

Mix a jug of this classic cocktail for a cozy autumn or winter gathering. It's made with equal parts of gina, vodka, tequila, rum, and triple sec, along with a splash of lime, cola, and plenty of ice.

Shivi Ramoutar's recipe for this classic Caribbean cocktail combines sweet and sour flavours for a fruity weekend tipple

Mixing this summer favourite with ice-cold mint & citrus tea makes a less sweet but every bit as refreshing cooler

Make the coolest drink of the summer: frosé (frozen rosé). Blend rosé wine with strawberries, lemon and sugar to make a batch of this very grown-up slushie

Mix a sparkling gin fizz cocktail (or two) for when you're entertaining. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a refreshing drink all year round

Enjoy this crowd-pleasing tropical cocktail with coconut rum, gin and pineapple juice. It will sit happily in an ice bucket for several hours, ideal for summer barbecues

Looking for a refreshing summer cocktail to entertain friends? Try a watermelon daiquiri with white rum, lime juice and watermelon liqueur

Bring sunshine to your cocktail repertoire in the form of a punchy, fun banana daiquiri. Garnish with banana slices, lime wedges or cocktail cherries

Master the art of a classic tequila sunrise, with grenadine, tequila, triple sec, orange juice – and of course a cocktail cherry and umbrella as garnish

A tropical blend of rich coconut cream, white rum and tangy pineapple – serve with an umbrella for kitsch appeal

Embrace balmy summer days with a jug of sangria. With red wine, Spanish brandy, sparkling water, cinnamon and chopped fruit, it's a lovely sharing cocktail

Welcome warmer days with a zesty grapefruit twist on the classic gin-based cocktail, the negroni. Garnish with a wedge of grapefruit to serve

Enjoy a refreshing caipirinha at a summer barbecue or party. This classic cocktail is made with cachaça, lime and sugar. Serve with fresh wedges of lime

Raise a toast to warmer days with a glass of prosecco that has floral notes and a hint of tropical fruit thanks to lychee juice and rosewater

Pair fruity pink gin with lychee liqueur to make this refreshing spritz cocktail. It's beautifully delicate and floral – ideal for an al fresco gathering.

A classic Cuban cocktail of rum, cola, lime and ice. Pour into a tall glass for the ultimate refreshing long cocktail

Upgrade any staycation with this citrussy rum cocktail – it's a tropical tipple in sunset hues, with a cherry on top. You'll soon be transported to a sandy beach

This slushy cocktail is best made when strawberries are in season. With just four ingredients you can whip up this frozen strawberry daiquiri in 10 minutes.