Hot days call for cold cocktails (natch). So we’ve put together this handy guide to get you through the dog days of summer and beyond. Ready thy cocktail shakers.
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The Ultimate Summer Cocktail Guide
10 drinks to help you keep cool--recipes included
Published May 15, 2015
Erin McDowell
White Sangria
Pitchers of this fruity wine cocktail will keep friends happy--and your white jeans stain-free.
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Raspberry-lime Coolers
Take these portable frozen cocktails to the beach, or serve them at your next barbecue so you’re not stuck playing bartender.
Blueberry-ginger Mojitos
All the minty freshness of a traditional mojito, plus tangy in-season blueberries.
Watermelon Slim
You probably have fresh watermelon sliced in the fridge (it is summer, after all), so why not turn it into a cocktail?
Paloma
One sip of this grapefruit-infused tequila drink and you’ll never long for a margarita again.
Back Nine
Guys. It’s an Arnold Palmer spiked with bourbon.
Dark And Stormy
Ginger beer + dark rum = paradise in a glass.
Tequila Punch
Tiny umbrellas required.
Moscow Mule
This updated recipe swaps ginger beer with homemade ginger syrup for an extra kick.
Dirty Martini
When is this classic ever not in season?
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