7 Summer Cocktails to Please a Crowd

Warm weather brings large gatherings, and large gatherings require delicious cocktails! Not only are these drinks tasty, but their big-batch recipes mean you won't have to play bartender all night! Whether you have a barbeque, a reunion or a holiday celebration, let these summer cocktails fill you cup!

Basil Lemon Drop

This summery mix perfectly balances sweet and sour for a cocktail that will leave you feeling refreshed and wanting more! 

What You'll Need:

Fresh Basil / Vodka / Lemon Juice / Simple Syrup

Strawberry Moscow Mule Punch

The strawberry adds a bit of summer flavor to the Moscow mule. You'll want to make plenty of this cocktail ahead of time, your guests will definitely be coming back for seconds! 

​What You'll Need:

Vodka / Limeade / Ginger Beer / Strawberries / Strawberry Puree

Sparkling White Peach Sangria

This 4-ingredient sangria can be prepped in 10 minutes, giving you more time to perfect your party atmosphere without sacrificing the tasty cocktails! 

​What You'll Need:

White Peaches / Peach or Apricot Brandy / Moscato Wine / Peach Seltzer Water

Cucumber Pimms Cup

A traditional Pimms Cup is served with miscellaneous fruit, but this refreshing cocktail relies solely on the cucumber to bring a fresh twist

​What You'll Need:

Lemonade / Cucumber / Pimm's No. 1 / Ginger Ale

Blood Orange Margaritas

Everyone loves a good margarita, why not mix it up with a little blood orange juice for a vibrantly colored cocktail that will have everyone saying you're the greatest bartender ever!

​What You'll Need:

Blood Orange Juice / Lime Juice / Silver Tequila / Triple Sec / Superfine Sugar / Lime Wedge / Kosher Salt

The Grapefruit Sidecar

Can we all agree that this is a beautiful cocktail? Lucky for you, it's also tasty! This cocktail is a favorite for weddings, but this batch recipe also makes it perfect for backyard get togethers! 

​What You'll Need:

Brandy / Grapefruit Juice / Triple Sec / Simple Syrup

Honey Bourbon Sweet Tea

There truly is nothing sweeter than summertime and American Honey. This tasty cocktail is a twist on a favorite summer drink. Not to mention it's insanely easy to make! 

​What You'll Need:

Sparkling Lemonade / Iced Tea / American Honey

Did any of these cocktails catch your eye? Tell us which one you can't wait to try in the comments!