Cool Off With These 35 Irresistible Poolside Cocktails

When the sun’s blazing and the only place you wanna be is beside the pool, there’s nothing quite like a chilled drink in your hand to make it all feel just right. Whether you’re hosting a backyard bash or just catching a quiet moment to yourself on a float, a good cocktail can totally set the mood. I’ve rounded up 35 of my absolute favorite poolside sips that are perfect for summer lounging, and trust me, there’s a little something here for everyone.

Some of these cocktails are fruity and fun, others are a bit more on the boozy side (hello, frozen margarita), and a few are just plain pretty. I’m always on the hunt for drinks that look festive but don’t take forever to whip up—, because let’s be real, no one wants to spend all afternoon in the kitchen when you could be outside soaking up the sun. You’ll find a mix of classics and a few fresh twists in this list, so feel free to get creative!

Whether you’re mixing up a batch for friends or just treating yourself after a long hot day, these drinks are gonna hit the spot. Grab your favorite sunglasses, maybe a cute little umbrella for your glass, and let’s get into these poolside favorites. Summer never tasted so good.

1. Apple Cider Mimosa

This one’s a little unexpected for pool season, but hear me out, it totally works. The Apple Cider Mimosa brings a crisp, slightly sweet twist that’s super refreshing on a hot day. It’s like fall and summer had a cute, fizzy baby. Just two ingredients, barely any effort, and it feels kinda fancy? Definitely a win.

Read more about this recipe and print off a recipe card here.

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 3 oz. Apple cider
• 3 oz brut champagne

Instructions:

1. Pour champagne into a champagne flute and allow bubbles to settle.
2. Add apple cider to the flute.
3. Serve chilled and enjoy!

2. Frozen Mango Margarita

If you’re in the mood for something tropical and slushy, this Frozen Mango Margarita is it. It’s bright, fruity, and has just enough tequila to keep things interesting. Plus, it looks like sunshine in a glass, perfect for sipping poolside with your feet in the water. You can totally make a big batch, too, which is great if friends randomly show up (and let’s be honest, they probably will).

You can read more about this recipe and get a printable recipe card here.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups frozen mango chunks
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1/2 cup silver tequila
• 1/4 cup triple sec or orange liqueur
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (for extra tang in place of pineapple juice)
• 1-2 tablespoons agave syrup (adjust to taste)
• Lime wedges, for garnish
• Tajín seasoning or coarse salt, for rimming (optional)

Instructions:

1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip it in Tajín or salt to coat, if desired.
2. In a blender, combine the frozen mango chunks, ice cubes, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave syrup. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness with more agave if desired.
3. Pour the frozen margarita into the prepared glasses. Garnish with a lime wedge.

3. Spicy Margarita

For those of us who like a little kick with our cocktail, the Spicy Margarita is where it’s at. It’s got the classic lime-tequila combo but with a jalapeño twist that sneaks up in the best way. Somehow it makes the heat outside feel even better, I don’t know, it just works. Pro tip: rim the glass with chili salt if you’re feeling fancy.

You can read more about this recipe and get a printable recipe card here.

Ingredients:

• 3 oz tequila (silver or reposado)
• 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
• 2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 oz agave syrup or simple syrup
• 2-3 slices of fresh jalapeño (adjust to taste)
• 1-2 dashes of hot sauce (optional for extra heat)
• Tajín or chili salt, for rim
• Ice cubes
• Lime wedges, for garnish
• Jalapeño slices, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass.
2. Dip the rim into a plate of Tajín or chili salt to coat.
3. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, agave syrup, jalapeño slices, and hot sauce if using.
4. Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and infuse the jalapeño flavor.
5. Fill the prepared glasses with fresh ice.
6. Strain the margarita mixture into the glasses.
7. Add a lime wedge and a slice of jalapeño to each glass for garnish.
8. Sip and savor the perfect balance of heat and citrusy zing!

4. Blue Lagoon

This one’s a total showstopper, the color alone is enough to make you feel like you’re on vacation. The Blue Lagoon is sweet, citrusy, and just the right kind of retro. It’s the kind of drink that makes people go “ooh, what’s that?” when you hand it to them. Bonus: it’s super easy to mix up, even if you’re already halfway into lounge mode.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz vodka
• 1 oz blue curaçao
• 4 oz lemonade
• Lemon slice and cherry for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill glass with ice.
2. Add vodka, blue curaçao, and lemonade. Stir gently.
3. Garnish with lemon slice and cherry.

5. Pineapple Mango Rum Punch

If you’re going for big beachy vibes, this Pineapple Mango Rum Punch totally delivers. It’s fruity, smooth, and kinda dangerous in that “wait, how many of these did I have?” way. The combo of pineapple, mango, and rum is basically sunshine in a glass. It’s great for pitchers too, which makes it perfect for sharing (or not, no judgment).

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 cup mango juice or puree
• 1 cup light rum
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• Pineapple chunks and mint for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a pitcher, combine pineapple juice, mango juice, rum, and lime juice.
2. Stir well and chill.
3. Serve over ice in glasses.
4. Garnish with pineapple chunks and mint.

6. Grapefruit Paloma

This one’s bright, zesty, and not too sweet, which makes it super refreshing when the temps are climbing. The Grapefruit Paloma is a little bubbly, a little tart, and so easy to sip while you’re hanging poolside. It feels kinda fancy without trying too hard, and it’s a nice switch-up if you want something lighter than a margarita.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 3 oz grapefruit juice
• 1 oz lime juice
• 2 oz soda water
• Salt for rimming
• Grapefruit wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim glass with salt.
2. Fill glass with ice.
3. Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and top with soda water.
4. Stir gently.
5. Garnish with grapefruit wedge.

7. Blue Curacao Margarita

This one’s got all the margarita vibes but with a bold pop of color that makes it extra fun. The Blue Curaçao Margarita is citrusy, a little sweet, and totally made for poolside selfies. It’s basically your classic marg with a tropical twist, and let’s be real, that electric blue hue just screams summer party.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz blue curaçao
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• Salt for rimming
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim glass with salt.
2. Shake tequila, blue curaçao, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice.
3. Strain into glass over ice.
4. Garnish with lime wedge.

8. Piña Colada

You can’t have a poolside cocktail list without a Piña Colada, it’s creamy, tropical, and tastes like an actual vacation. If you love coconut and pineapple (and honestly, who doesn’t?), this one’s a no-brainer. Blend it up, throw in a little umbrella, and suddenly you’re on island time, no matter where you are.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz light rum
• 1 oz coconut cream
• 3 oz pineapple juice
• Pineapple wedge and cherry for garnish

Instructions:

1. Blend rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice with ice until smooth.
2. Pour into a chilled glass.
3. Garnish with pineapple wedge and cherry.

9. Classic Mojito

Fresh, fizzy, and loaded with mint, the Classic Mojito is basically the ultimate drink for cooling down. It’s light, crisp, and not too sweet, perfect for sipping slowly while you lounge in the shade. Plus, that muddled mint and lime combo? Never gets old. This one’s a total crowd-pleaser, every single time.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz lime juice
• 2 tsp sugar
• 6-8 fresh mint leaves
• Soda water
• Lime wedge and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle mint leaves with sugar and lime juice.
2. Add rum and ice, then top with soda water.
3. Stir gently.
4. Garnish with lime wedge and mint sprig.

10. Watermelon Margarita

Juicy, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet, this Watermelon Margarita tastes like summer in a glass. It’s the kind of drink that goes down way too easy on a hot day. If you’ve got fresh watermelon on hand, this one’s a must. Bonus: it looks super pretty with a lime wedge and a salty rim.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz triple sec
• 1 oz lime juice
• 2 oz fresh watermelon juice
• Salt for rimming
• Watermelon wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim glass with salt.
2. Shake tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and watermelon juice with ice.
3. Strain into glass over ice.
4. Garnish with watermelon wedge.

11. Strawberry Basil Lemonade Gin Fizz

This one’s a little fancy, a little garden-party, and so refreshing. The Strawberry Basil Lemonade Gin Fizz is bubbly, slightly herbal, and packed with fresh summer flavor. It’s the kind of cocktail that feels like it came from a cute café, but it’s actually super easy to throw together at home. Total poolside upgrade.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 3 strawberries
• 4 basil leaves
• Soda water
• Lemon wheel and basil for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle strawberries and basil with simple syrup.
2. Add gin, lemon juice, and ice. Shake well.
3. Strain into glass with ice and top with soda water.
4. Garnish with lemon wheel and basil.

12. Tropical Rum Runner

If you’re in the mood for something bold and fruity, the Tropical Rum Runner is here for it. It’s got a little bit of everything, banana, pineapple, rum, and somehow it just works. Sweet, smooth, and strong enough to keep the party going, this one’s basically a beach bar classic that fits right in by the pool.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz light rum
• 1 oz dark rum
• 1 oz banana liqueur
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• 1 oz orange juice
• Splash grenadine
• Pineapple slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake all ingredients except grenadine with ice.
2. Strain into glass over ice.
3. Add a splash of grenadine for color.
4. Garnish with pineapple slice.

13. Coconut Margarita

This Coconut Margarita is creamy, cool, and totally dreamy, like a beach vacation with a splash of tequila. It’s a fun twist on the classic, with a mellow coconut vibe that pairs so well with lime. If you love coconut anything, this one’s gonna be your new poolside favorite. Don’t skip the toasted coconut rim if you’re feeling extra!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz coconut cream
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 oz triple sec
• Toasted coconut flakes for rimming
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim glass with toasted coconut flakes.
2. Shake tequila, coconut cream, lime juice, and triple sec with ice.
3. Strain into glass over ice.
4. Garnish with lime wedge.

14. Cucumber Mint Cooler

Light, crisp, and ultra-refreshing, the Cucumber Mint Cooler is basically spa water with a splash of fun. It’s the kind of drink that instantly cools you down and makes you feel like you’ve got your life together, even if you’re just lounging in yesterday’s swimsuit. Perfect for hot afternoons when you want something a little less sweet but still totally sippable.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 4 cucumber slices
• 6 mint leaves
• Soda water
• Cucumber slice and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle cucumber and mint with simple syrup.
2. Add gin, lime juice, and ice. Shake well.
3. Strain into glass over ice, top with soda water.
4. Garnish with cucumber and mint.

15. Passion Fruit Daiquiri

Tart, tropical, and just the right amount of tangy, the Passion Fruit Daiquiri brings major island vibes. It’s one of those drinks that tastes like a vacation, bright, bold, and super easy to fall in love with. If you like your cocktails fruity but not too sweet, this one hits the spot. Bonus points if you serve it icy cold with a lime twist.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz light rum
• 1 oz passion fruit puree
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
2. Strain into chilled glass.
3. Garnish with lime wheel.

16. Mango Mojito

The Mango Mojito is everything you love about the classic, with a juicy tropical upgrade. Sweet mango meets fresh mint and fizzy lime for a combo that’s crazy refreshing and so easy to sip. It’s light, fruity, and feels like something you’d order at a beachside bar, even if you’re just chilling on your patio.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz lime juice
• 2 tsp sugar
• 6-8 mint leaves
• 2 oz mango puree
• Soda water
• Mint sprig and lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle mint, sugar, and lime juice.
2. Add rum, mango puree, and ice. Shake lightly.
3. Pour into glass and top with soda water.
4. Garnish with mint and lime.

17. Tequila Sunrise

This one’s a total classic, and it earns its spot with that gorgeous sunset-in-a-glass look. The Tequila Sunrise is sweet, citrusy, and so easy to make, even if you’re not much of a bartender. Just a few ingredients, no shaking or blending, and boom, you’ve got a drink that looks as good as it tastes.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 4 oz orange juice
• 1/2 oz grenadine
• Orange slice and cherry for garnish

Instructions:

1. Pour tequila and orange juice into glass over ice.
2. Slowly pour grenadine to settle at bottom.
3. Garnish with orange slice and cherry.

18. Lemon Ginger Fizz

Bright, bubbly, and with just a little kick, the Lemon Ginger Fizz is the kind of drink that wakes up your taste buds. It’s lemony and light with that subtle ginger heat that makes every sip feel extra refreshing. Perfect for when you want something a little different but still super easy to whip up on a hot day.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz ginger syrup
• Soda water
• Lemon wheel and candied ginger for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake vodka, lemon juice, and ginger syrup with ice.
2. Strain into glass over ice.
3. Top with soda water.
4. Garnish with lemon wheel and ginger.

19. Raspberry Collins

A fun twist on the classic Tom Collins, this Raspberry Collins is fizzy, tart, and totally pretty-in-pink. It’s got that fresh berry flavor that just feels like summer, plus a citrusy kick to keep things bright. Super refreshing and way easier than it looks, this one’s always a hit at poolside hangouts.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 6 raspberries
• Soda water
• Lemon wheel and raspberry for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle raspberries with simple syrup.
2. Add gin, lemon juice, and ice. Shake well.
3. Strain into glass over ice, top with soda water.
4. Garnish with lemon wheel and raspberry.

20. Strawberry Daiquiri

You can’t go wrong with a Strawberry Daiquiri, it’s frozen, fruity, and basically summer in slushy form. Whether you make it fresh or use frozen berries, it’s always a crowd-pleaser. Sweet, tangy, and super chill (literally), this one’s made for sipping with your feet in the water and not a care in the world.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz light rum
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 4-5 strawberries
• Strawberry for garnish

Instructions:

1. Blend all ingredients with ice until smooth.
2. Pour into chilled glass.
3. Garnish with strawberry.

21. Lavender Lemonade Gin Cocktail

If you’re in the mood for something a little fancy but still super refreshing, this Lavender Lemonade Gin Cocktail is perfect. It’s floral, citrusy, and has just enough gin to keep things interesting. The lavender adds a subtle, calming vibe, like a spa day in a glass. Definitely one of those sips that feels special with barely any effort.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz lavender syrup
• 1 oz lemon juice
• Soda water
• Lemon wheel and lavender sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake gin, lavender syrup, and lemon juice with ice.
2. Strain into glass over ice.
3. Top with soda water.
4. Garnish with lemon wheel and lavender.

22. Kiwi Caipiroska

This Kiwi Caipiroska is bright, tangy, and a little unexpected, in the best way. The kiwi adds a juicy twist to the classic Caipiroska, making it super refreshing and just a little tart. It’s simple, muddled, and totally made for sipping slow while the sun’s out. Plus, it looks so pretty with those little green kiwi flecks!

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 kiwi (peeled and sliced)
• 2 tsp sugar
• Lime wedge for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Muddle kiwi and sugar in glass.
2. Add vodka and ice. Stir well.
3. Garnish with lime wedge if desired.

23. Cherry Lime Rickey

Sweet, tart, and totally nostalgic, the Cherry Lime Rickey brings major soda shop vibes, with a grown-up twist if you want it. It’s bubbly, bright, and super refreshing on a hot day, especially when you’re craving something fruity but not too sweet. Serve it over crushed ice and it’s basically poolside perfection.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 oz cherry syrup or grenadine
• Soda water
• Lime wheel and cherry for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake gin, lime juice, and cherry syrup with ice.
2. Strain into glass over ice.
3. Top with soda water.
4. Garnish with lime and cherry.

24. Tropical Sunset

This one’s all about the layers, both in flavor and looks. The Tropical Sunset is fruity, smooth, and gives off major vacation energy with every sip. Think pineapple, orange, a splash of grenadine, and that gorgeous gradient that looks like, well… a tropical sunset in your glass. No blender needed, just good vibes.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz light rum
• 1 oz dark rum
• 2 oz orange juice
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz grenadine
• Pineapple slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Mix rums, orange juice, and pineapple juice with ice.
2. Pour into glass.
3. Slowly add grenadine to create layers.
4. Garnish with pineapple slice.

25. Coconut Lime Spritz

Light, fizzy, and full of tropical flavor, the Coconut Lime Spritz is pure refreshment in a glass. It’s got that creamy coconut vibe balanced with a pop of bright lime, and the bubbles make it feel extra fun. Super simple to throw together and perfect for sipping while you’re stretched out in the sun.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz coconut rum
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• Soda water
• Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake coconut rum, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice.
2. Strain into glass over ice.
3. Top with soda water.
4. Garnish with lime wheel.

26. Mango Pineapple Margarita

If you’re into bold, tropical flavor, the Mango Pineapple Margarita is an absolute must. It’s sweet, tangy, and bursting with sunny vibes, like a beach party in a glass. The combo of mango and pineapple plays so well with the tequila, and it’s just the thing for cooling off while you kick back poolside.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz triple sec
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 oz mango puree
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• Salt or Tajín for rimming
• Pineapple wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim glass with salt or Tajín.
2. Shake tequila, triple sec, lime juice, mango puree, and pineapple juice with ice.
3. Strain into glass over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with pineapple wedge.

27. Kiwi Margarita

The Kiwi Margarita is a fun, fruity twist on the classic. It’s tart, slightly sweet, and totally refreshing. The fresh kiwi gives it a bright green hue and a unique flavor that’s both tropical and tangy. It’s a little unexpected, but once you try it, you’ll be hooked. Perfect for mixing things up on margarita night.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz triple sec
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 kiwi, peeled and mashed
• Salt for rimming
• Kiwi slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim glass with salt.
2. Muddle kiwi in shaker, then add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and ice.
3. Shake well and strain into glass over ice.
4. Garnish with kiwi slice.

28. Strawberry Watermelon Cooler

This Strawberry Watermelon Cooler is basically summer in a glass – sweet, hydrating, and super refreshing. It’s packed with fresh fruit flavor and just the right amount of chill, whether you spike it or keep it booze-free. Perfect for sipping by the pool when you want something light, fruity, and totally crushable.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 2 oz watermelon juice
• 1 oz strawberry puree
• 1 oz lime juice
• Soda water
• Strawberry and watermelon wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake vodka, watermelon juice, strawberry puree, and lime juice with ice.
2. Strain into glass over ice.
3. Top with soda water.
4. Garnish with strawberry and watermelon wedge.

29. Spiked Arnold Palmer

The Spiked Arnold Palmer is the ultimate porch-sipping, pool-lounging kind of drink. It’s that classic mix of iced tea and lemonade, but with a grown-up twist thanks to a splash of vodka or bourbon, your call. It’s simple, refreshing, and hits just right on a hot day when you want something familiar but with a little extra kick.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz vodka or bourbon
• 2 oz iced tea
• 2 oz lemonade
• Lemon wheel for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill glass with ice.
2. Add vodka or bourbon, iced tea, and lemonade.
3. Stir gently.
4. Garnish with lemon wheel.

30. Tropical Frosé

If frozen rosé wasn’t already dreamy enough, this Tropical Frosé takes it to a whole new level. Blended with pineapple, mango, or whatever tropical fruit you’re feeling, it’s slushy, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet. Perfect for pool days, brunch hangouts, or anytime you want to cool down with something pretty and pink.

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle rosé wine, frozen into cubes
• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• Pineapple leaf or strawberry for garnish

Instructions:

1. Blend frozen rosé cubes, mango, pineapple juice, and simple syrup until smooth.
2. Pour into glass.
3. Garnish with pineapple leaf or strawberry.

31. Blackberry Gin Smash

The Blackberry Gin Smash is juicy, slightly tart, and just the right kind of muddled. It’s packed with fresh blackberries, a splash of citrus, and that smooth gin finish that makes every sip feel a little fancy. Super refreshing, easy to make, and honestly, it looks as good as it tastes.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 6 blackberries
• 4 mint leaves
• Soda water
• Blackberry and mint sprig for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle blackberries and mint with simple syrup.
2. Add gin, lemon juice, and ice. Shake well.
3. Strain into glass over ice.
4. Top with soda water.
5. Garnish with blackberry and mint.

32. Cucumber Collins

Clean, refreshing, and just a little bit fancy, the Cucumber Collins is what you reach for when it’s really hot out. The cucumber adds a fresh twist to the classic Collins, making it extra smooth and totally sippable. It’s light, bubbly, and perfect for when you want something that feels refreshing without being overly sweet.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 4 cucumber slices
• Soda water
• Cucumber slice for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle cucumber with simple syrup.
2. Add gin, lemon juice, and ice. Shake well.
3. Strain into glass over ice.
4. Top with soda water.
5. Garnish with cucumber slice.

33. Watermelon Basil Margarita

This Watermelon Basil Margarita is bright, herbal, and totally refreshing with a sweet-meets-savory twist. The juicy watermelon pairs perfectly with the hint of fresh basil, giving the classic marg a garden-fresh upgrade. It’s unexpected, super sippable, and kind of impossible to have just one.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz triple sec
• 1 oz lime juice
• 2 oz watermelon juice
• 4 basil leaves
• Salt for rimming
• Watermelon wedge and basil for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim glass with salt.
2. Muddle basil leaves with watermelon juice.
3. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and ice. Shake well.
4. Strain into glass over ice.
5. Garnish with watermelon wedge and basil.

34. Tropical Mule

The Tropical Mule takes everything you love about a classic mule, zingy ginger beer, a splash of lime—], and gives it a beachy twist. With tropical fruit like pineapple or passion fruit in the mix, it’s tangy, fizzy, and just the right amount of sweet. Served in a copper mug (or not, we don’t judge), it’s poolside perfection with a little island flair.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• Ginger beer
• Pineapple wedge and mint for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill copper mug with ice.
2. Add vodka, pineapple juice, and lime juice.
3. Top with ginger beer.
4. Stir gently.
5. Garnish with pineapple wedge and mint.

35. Tropical Sunset Spritz

Light, fruity, and totally gorgeous, the Tropical Sunset Spritz is a cocktail that looks just as good as it tastes. With layers of tropical juice, a splash of bubbles, and that signature sunset glow, it’s perfect for golden hour by the pool. It’s super easy to make and even easier to sip, ideal for those lazy summer evenings.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz Aperol
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• 2 oz prosecco or sparkling wine
• Splash of club soda
• Pineapple slice and orange twist for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a wine glass with ice.
2. Add Aperol and pineapple juice.
3. Top with prosecco and a splash of club soda.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish with a pineapple slice and an orange twist.

Whether you’re all about fruity blends, fizzy spritzes, or cool, herb-infused sippers, there’s something in this list to keep your glass full and your summer chill. These cocktails were made for lazy afternoons, spontaneous pool parties, and soaking up every bit of sunshine you can. So pick a favorite (or three), grab some ice, and start mixing, your perfect poolside moment is just a pour away.

Got a go-to summer cocktail we should try next? Drop it in the comments, I’m always up for adding more to the lineup!