355 drinks277 cocktails64 mocktails88 flavor profiles22 food pairings
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Cocktails
- 3-Mile Long Island Iced TeaSummer drinkCitrusSweetHerbal
- 501 BlueSummer drinkSweetCitrusSparkling
- 747 DrinkSummer drinkCitrusTartLime
- AffairSummer drinkSweetTartOrange
- Alfie CocktailSummer drinkSweetApplePineapple
- Amaretto RoseSummer drinkSweetLemonSparkling
- Amber AmourSummer drinkSweetLemonSparkling
- Apple Blow FizzSummer drinkSugarLemonSweet
- Apple Rum RickeySummer drinkLimeAppleCitrus
- Apricot Anise CollinsSummer drinkCitrusSweetLemon
Mocktails
- AfterglowAlcohol-freeSweetAppleOrange
- ApelloAlcohol-freeCitrusTartApple
- Apple Cider SpritzerAlcohol-freeAppleSparklingSpice
- Beetroot TonicAlcohol-freeLemonCitrusAromatic
- Berry BlastAlcohol-freeOrangeCreamCitrus
- Bitter Orange SpritzerAlcohol-freeBitterCitrusSweet
- Blackberry Ginger SpritzerAlcohol-freeLemonCitrusBlackberry
- Blackberry LemonadeAlcohol-freeSparklingBlackberrySweet
- Blueberry Lemon SpritzerAlcohol-freeSparklingBlueberryCitrus
- Bora BoraAlcohol-freeSweetTropicalApple
Punches
Beer styles
Wine styles
- Sauvignon BlancWine styleCrisp white wine for warm-weather drinks and lighter food.
- RoseWine styleChilled rose wine is a widely popular summer choice.
- ProseccoWine styleLight sparkling wine used as a summer spritz base.
- Provence RoseWine styleDry pale rose from Provence, a benchmark summer wine.
- Pinot GrigioWine styleLight and crisp white wine, popular for summer drinking.
Build with
- Light RumSpiritBase for Mojitos, Daiquiris and other summer cocktails.
- Blanco TequilaSpiritUsed in Margaritas and Palomas, popular summer serves.
- GinSpiritUsed in G&T, gin spritz and other summer cocktails.
- VodkaSpiritVersatile spirit for summer cocktails and highballs.
- Triple SecLiqueurOrange liqueur used in Margaritas and summer punches.
Preferences
Food & flavor
- CitrusFlavorLemon, lime and grapefruit are central summer cocktail flavours.
- TropicalFlavorPineapple, mango and coconut flavours work well in summer drinks.
- MintFlavorMint is a signature note in popular summer cocktails.
- LimeFlavorLime-forward drinks are common across summer cocktail menus.
- BBQFood pairingBBQ is the most common outdoor food context for summer drinks.
- SaladsFood pairingLight salads suit summer cocktail occasions.
Beer styles for Summer
Wine styles for Summer
- Sauvignon BlancWine styleCrisp white wine for warm-weather drinks and lighter food.
- RoseWine styleChilled rose wine is a widely popular summer choice.
- ProseccoWine styleLight sparkling wine used as a summer spritz base.
- Provence RoseWine styleDry pale rose from Provence, a benchmark summer wine.
- Pinot GrigioWine styleLight and crisp white wine, popular for summer drinking.
Build Summer drinks with
- Light RumSpiritBase for Mojitos, Daiquiris and other summer cocktails.
- Blanco TequilaSpiritUsed in Margaritas and Palomas, popular summer serves.
- GinSpiritUsed in G&T, gin spritz and other summer cocktails.
- VodkaSpiritVersatile spirit for summer cocktails and highballs.
- Triple SecLiqueurOrange liqueur used in Margaritas and summer punches.
Preference paths for Summer
Food and flavor matches
- CitrusFlavorLemon, lime and grapefruit are central summer cocktail flavours.
- TropicalFlavorPineapple, mango and coconut flavours work well in summer drinks.
- MintFlavorMint is a signature note in popular summer cocktails.
- LimeFlavorLime-forward drinks are common across summer cocktail menus.
- BBQFood pairingBBQ is the most common outdoor food context for summer drinks.
- SaladsFood pairingLight salads suit summer cocktail occasions.
What drinks suit summer?
Refreshing warm-weather drinks for summer gatherings, patio drinking, poolside afternoons and outdoor meals, with citrus, tropical fruit, sparkling mixers and lighter serves.
Occasion suggestions are approximate and based on recipe flavour profile, ingredients and typical serving context. Actual suitability can vary by personal preference and preparation.