82 summer cocktails

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

For a tropical take on a classic summer cocktail, use mangoes that are very ripe for this recipe – the riper they are, the more rounded the flavour

This easy passion fruit cocktail is bursting with zingy flavours and is perfect for celebrating with friends. Top with prosecco for a special drink

Blend pink gin with iced tea and you have this unique cocktail, made with spiced rum, elderflower and pink grapefruit. Serve in a jug for a sharing cocktail

Make a refreshing, zesty spritz with our simple summer cocktail recipe, using sharp blood orange, bitters and prosecco for a dash of fun fizz

Try this twist on a French 75 using wine and elderflower. It's a wonderful cocktail for toasting a special event, or just to sip on warm summer days

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

Sip our refreshing blueberry mojito when the sun starts to shine. This easy cocktail can be mixed up in minutes with a handful of ingredients

Tropical mango makes for a a summery twist on this classic Italian cocktail – experiment with other flavours of fruit sorbet, too

Mix up a refreshing strawberry mojito to sip in the summer sun. This easy, fruity cocktail is perfect for barbecue season or a relaxed party with friends

Try mixing this tall elderflower cocktail for a summer's evening. Garnish with pretty elderflower blossom and lemon if you're entertaining

Blend fresh fruit with champagne to make this fabulous mango bellini. It's great as a summer cocktail or a dinner party aperitif, or alongside a weekend brunch

Keep your party guests content with this creamy, fruity drink with Malibu, coconut milk, pineapple and mango juice

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

Bring the taste of summer holidays to your next party. Mix freshly squeezed orange juice with vodka and bitters for a classic screwdriver cocktail

Mix vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice and fresh lime to make this perfect party cocktail, garnished with a lime wedge (and maybe a tiny umbrella too)

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

What better way to end a garden party than with a cocktail/sorbet combo? These watermelon prosecco slushies are refreshing with a real kick

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

Evoke memories of relaxing at your favourite beach with this sensational beer-based tropical fruit cocktail, with vodka and watermelon syrup

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

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.

Pimms and slushie: two words you may not have considered together but which combine to make the ultimate summer drink. Lemon sorbet is the magic ingredient

Beer lovers rejoice: you can swap soda water for beer to give a classic mojito a delightful twist while still maintaining the white rum, mint and lime flavours