Welcome to our highly curated list of the 15 cocktails we’re craving right now. Each recipe in this collection is timeless, easy-to-make and ideal for summer entertaining. Scroll through for our favorites—tomato Martini to absinthe colada—and bookmark this guide to revisit throughout the season.
Banana
Daiquiri
Break out the blender to be instantly transported to the tropics with this easy riff.
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Gin Coco
No. 2
Tropical, creamy, herbal, spicy—this crowd-pleasing cocktail ticks all the boxes.
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Floradora
This raspberry gin mule balances fresh fruit with a kick of ginger.
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Snake Eyes
The Caribbean’s beloved Scotch & Coconut, kicked up a notch.
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Absinthe
Colada
“I’m almost never reaching for a colada, but I’ll gladly drink this herbal, cooling take on the drink any day.”
—Mary Anne Porto, editor
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Electric
Circus
“This spin on the Last Word made me a Midori convert.”
—Chloe Frechette,
executive editor
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Reverend
Palmer
What’s not to love about a spiked Arnold Palmer? A tip: Save the easy syrup for other sours and fizzes this season.
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Pea & T
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The Best
Tomato Martini
“I can’t get enough of this summer Martini—the name says it all.” —Chloe Frechette, executive editor
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Strawberry Daiquiri
Freshly muddled strawberries bring a pop of flavor—and color—to this crushable drink.
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Toreador
This easy-drinking Margarita variation is beloved in Australia for a reason.
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Bridgetown Negroni
Coconut rum puts an extra tropical spin on the Kingston Negroni.
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New Crush
Like a boozy spa water, this vegetal take on the Vermut & Tonic is extra-refreshing on a humid summer day.
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Bling Melon
“This green chile–tinged watermelon crush is all I want in a summer cocktail.”
—Jess Mayhugh,
managing editor
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Mojito
Caballito
The overlooked Cuban classic is citrusy, minty and funky in just the right ratio.
Plus, Three Holiday Staples:
The most refreshing thing about this already refreshing N/A drink? You don’t need any fancy zero-proof ingredients.
The Puerto Rican classic, batched for a crowd.
Hot Buttered Rum
An easy base to dress up to your liking.
Eggnog
A decadent recipe that topped our blind tasting.
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