27 Best Fruit Cocktails to Sip in the Summer Sun
They're bursting with fresh flavor!
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Some may like their drinks dry, but there's just something so delightful about fruity cocktails—especially during the warmer months! Whether it's muddled, juiced, or blended with ice, nature's candy makes the sweetest addition to so many favorite spring and summer cocktails. The best fruit cocktails on this list range from light (like the many strawberry cocktails ) to bright (like the lemon drop or apple martinis, to name a few.)
Several of these drinks are frozen cocktails, like the fruity daiquiri and piña colada, that are ideal for summer pool parties and backyard cookouts under the sun. On the other hand, versatile options like the grapefruit paloma and tequila sunrise are enjoyable year-round. But that's not all! There are also some beloved margarita recipes with a fruity makeover. And if you want to quench your thirst with watermelon drinks, try the watermelon marg for the most refreshing sip of them all.
Of course, the most popular fruit cocktail that comes to mind would have to be one of Ree Drummond's favorite drinks: sangria! "All you need is a pitcher of sangria to make it a party," Ree says. Here, you'll find tons of sangria recipes—all of which are loaded with various sweet-tart fruits. Try the white sangria with mango, strawberries, and apple or one of the frozen sangrias made with pineapple and peaches or berries.
Tropical Punch
Whip up a batch of this punch to bring the taste of a tropical paradise to your own backyard! It's made with orange juice, ginger ale, pineapple juice and maraschino cherries (including the juice), then garnished with orange slices.
Get Ree's Tropical Punch recipe.
Watermelon Wine Coolers
The ultimate summer fruit makes for the ultimate summer sipper! They take just three ingredients: seedless watermelon, dry white wine or rosé, and a can of watermelon or berry-flavored seltzer.
Get Ree's Watermelon Wine Coolers recipe.
Strawberry Limeade Punch
Though Easter is in the name, you'll want to drink this light punch through all the warm months. Fizzy, and full of bright fruit, it's like a strawberry limeade with a ginger ale twist. You'll also stir in a splash of white rum.
Get the Strawberry Limeade Punch recipe.
Cosmopolitan Cocktail
Looking for a sophisticated summer drink? This timeless classic is light, crisp, and refreshing with its combination of vodka, orange liqueur, cranberry juice, and lime juice. It's so pretty, too!
Get the Cosmopolitan Cocktail recipe.
Watermelon-Raspberry Frozen Sangria
Blending juicy watermelon, tangy raspberries, orange-flavored liqueur, sugar, and ice, this refreshing cocktail is perfect for poolside lounging or lively gatherings. Just garnish with watermelon.
Get Ree's Watermelon-Raspberry Frozen Sangria recipe.
Piña Colada
This fruity frozen classic deserves a spot on your summer cocktail lineup! The combo of creamy coconut and sour-sweet pineapple is perfect for sipping under the sun.
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Lemon Drop Martini
For a fruity cocktail that leans more towards the tart than the sweet side, try a refreshing lemon drop martini! Decorate the glass with a sugared rim and lemon trim for extra fruity flair.
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Hurricane Cocktail
This orange-based cocktail is a hurricane of citrus flavor! With a delicious mixture of rum, passion fruit juice, citrus juice, and grenadine, it's a Mardi Gras must for a reason.
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Raspberry Sorbet Spritz
Sparkling rosé topped with raspberry sorbet is a drink and dessert all in one. You can even customize it with different sorbet flavors such as mango, strawberry, or lemon!
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Tequila Sunrise
To give this tequila-based drink its beautiful ombré color, lime juice, orange juice, and grenadine are added to the mix. A slice of lime and maraschino cherry in the glass rounds it all out.
Get the Tequila Sunrise recipe.
Red Berry Frozen Sangria
Chock full of rich summer berries, red wine, and brandy, Ree's frozen sangria combines all the best flavors of the season in one glass. Blend the ingredients with ice, then garnish with fresh strawberries!
Get Ree's Red Berry Frozen Sangria recipe.
Oklahoma Prairie Fire
This smoky and sweet cocktail from Ree's home state contains a fiery blend of mezcal, orange juice, blood orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup, grenadine, and bitters. The chili-salt rim gives it a welcomed hint of spice.
Get Ree's Oklahoma Prairie Fire recipe.
Strawberry Daiquiri
You don't need a beach vacation to make this fruity, frozen drink! Blend it up for any summer cookout or just a girls night in!
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White Sangria
A big pitcher of white sangria just looks so pretty when it's filled with colorful fruit. Here, you'll find mango, apples, strawberries, and oranges, but you can also customize it to your preferences.
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Peach Bellini
The best part about this bubbly bellini is that you can use fresh juicy peaches and strawberries when they're in season or frozen fruit during the other months!
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Watermelon Margarita
This recipe takes tart margaritas to a sweet new level by blending up juicy watermelon. You'll want to put it on repeat all summer long!
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White Wine Spritzer
Ree loves spritzers because she says "they're light, refreshing, and not too sweet or too strong." All you need is wine, seltzer, and fruit!
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Bay Breeze Cocktail
Tropical fruit juices, vodka, and fresh pineapple wedges will make you feel like you're on vacation—even if you're just in your own backyard! The mini umbrellas are optional, but so much fun!
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Frosé
You might not have realized it, but frosé isn't just frozen rosé wine. It's also blended with fruity strawberries for an extra touch of sweetness and pink color.
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Appletini
This apple martini looks like it's straight out of a fancy restaurant or cocktail bar. But don't worry—it’s surprisingly easy to make. In fact, you only need 5 minutes to whip up the sweet, tart drink!
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