You hear that? It’s cocktails. They’re calling your name this summer.
Because whether you’re posted up on a rooftop, soaking up rays at the beach, or aggressively lounging under the nearest fan, one thing is certain: the drink in your hand better be pulling its weight.
We’ve rounded up three crisp, refreshing, and dangerously easy-to-make cocktails that match your summer energy—bold, cool, and just a little bit spicy.
Bulleit Old Fashioned
For fans of strong opinions and stronger pours.
What you need:
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1.5 oz Bulleit Bourbon
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2 bar spoons simple syrup
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3 dashes aromatic bitters
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Garnish: Orange peel
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Glass: Rocks glass
How to make it:
Add simple syrup, bitters, and bourbon to a rocks glass filled with ice. Stir gently until the liquid and ice are leveled out. Express the orange peel over the glass and drop it in as a garnish. It’s classic. It’s cool. It never goes out of style.
Smirnoff Mule
Because ginger + lime + vodka = instant refresh.
What you need:
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1.5 oz Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
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4 oz ginger beer
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1 tsp lime juice
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Garnish: Fresh mint sprigs & lime wedge
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Glass: Rocks glass or copper mug
How to make it:
Fill your glass (or that iconic copper mug) with ice. Add vodka, lime juice, and ginger beer. Stir gently to combine, then top with fresh mint and lime. It’s your backyard BBQ’s best friend.
Don Julio Reposado Spicy Watermelon Margarita
Sweet, spicy, and guaranteed to impress.
What you need:
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1.5 oz Don Julio Reposado
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0.75 oz lime juice
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1.5 oz watermelon juice (or 4 fresh watermelon chunks)
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0.5 oz agave nectar
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1 jalapeño wheel (muddled)
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Pinch of salt
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Garnish: Watermelon wedge & chili lime salt
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Glass: Rocks glass
How to make it:
Muddle watermelon chunks and jalapeño in a shaker. Add lime juice, agave, tequila, and ice. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a watermelon wedge and a dash of chili lime salt for that extra wow.
Final Sip
These cocktails aren’t just delicious—they’re a vibe. Perfect for turning any summer hang into a moment worth remembering. So grab your favorite bottle, find some shade (or don’t), and get mixing.
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