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8 Delicious Craft Cocktails We’re Loving Right Now

If you’re looking for a unique drink to bring to your next party, or are just in the mood for something new and different, then these cocktail recipes will certainly keep you busy! From classic martinis to new twists on fruit-based drinks, we’ve got something here for everyone.

The Appetizer

Looking for something new to sip on while watching your favorite show? Check out these delicious craft cocktails we’re loving right now!

The Sweet & Sour Swizzle: This cocktail is refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day.Ingredients: 1 oz light rum, 1 oz pineapple juice, ¾ oz sweet & sour mix, ¼ oz grenadine.

The Corpse Reviver #2: This drink is bold and spicy, perfect for a cold winter evening.Ingredients: 2 oz gin, 1 ounce Lillet Blanc, ½ oz orange liqueur, dash of Angostura bitters.

The Margarita Slushie: This cocktail will satisfy your thirst on a hot day.Ingredients: ½ lime wedge, 4 ounces tequila, 1 cup ice cubes, 2 tablespoons agave nectar.

The Light Green

1. The Light Green

Summer is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious cocktail? We’ve got five light green cocktails that are sure to hit the spot this season.

The Spiked Lemonade: This refreshing drink features vodka, lemon juice, honey, and ginger ale. It’s perfect for cooling down on a hot day.
2. The Peach Bellini: This classic Italian cocktail is made up of vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice. The peach gives it a delightful sweetness, while the cranberry adds tartness and a little bit of tang.
3. The Mint Julep: Bourbon is the key to this bourbon-based cocktail, which is made with mint simple syrup, sweetened water, and ice cubes. The result is a refreshing drink that will cool you down on a hot summer day.
4. The Lime Gimlet: This easy-to-make cocktail features lime juice, gin (or vodka), sugar syrup, and club soda. It’s perfect for kicking off your evening with friends or for use as an after-dinner drink.
5. The Berry Gin Fizz: This fruity twist on the gin fizz features blackberry liqueur instead of gin and sparkling wine instead of soda water. It’s sweet but not too heavy or cloying—perfect for late night drinks!

The Classic

Looking to add a little something extra to your summer cocktails? Check out some of our favorite craft cocktails that we’re loving right now! From fruity concoctions to refreshing drinks, these cocktails will have you feeling alive and enjoying the warm weather.

1. The Classic: Strawberry Daiquiri

This classic cocktail is always a crowd pleaser and easy to make. All you need is a strawberry daiquiri kit (like this one from Amazon) and some strawberries. Use fresh or frozen strawberries in this recipe, depending on what’s available. Simply mash up the strawberries with a fork or an electric mixer, then strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a shaker filled with cracked ice. Shake well and strain into an ice-filled glass. Add sugar if desired, then garnish with a strawberry slice or two.
2. The Spiked Lemonade: Lemon Drop Martini
This lemon drop martini is perfect for summertime gatherings! All you need are three ingredients: vodka, lemon juice, and sugar syrup (like this one from Amazon). In a shaker, combine the vodka, lemon juice, and sugar syrup. Shake well and strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with a lemon twist if desired.
3. The Peach Bellini: Peach Schnapps Martini
We love this peach schnapps martini because it’s light and refreshing—just like summer days! Just mix together 1 part peach schnapps with

The Fruit & Vegetable

Looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy this summer? Check out these delicious craft cocktails!

1. The Peach Bellini: Combine peach nectar, white wine, and champagne in a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass.

2. The Strawberry Margarita: In a blender, combine strawberry puree, tequila, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and pour into a glass.
2. The Mango Margarita: In a blender, combine mango puree, triple sec, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and pour into a glass.

Tequila Sunrise

Looking for a delicious, refreshing drink to enjoy this summer? Check out these craft cocktails we’re loving right now!

1. The Tequila Sunrise: Start with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine syrup. Stir and pour into a chilled glass.

2. The White Russian: Combine vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream in a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.

3. The Margarita: Mix together tequila, lime juice, and triple sec in a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.

Electric Lemonade

Electric lemonade is one of the most refreshing, thirst-quenching cocktails you’ll ever enjoy. It’s a simple combination of vodka, lemon juice, sugar and sparkling water, but the flavors are so bright and juicy that it’s hard not to drink it all in one go.

Try out these delicious electric lemonade recipes:

1. Raspberry Lemonade from Gimme Some Oven

This raspberry lemonade recipe is tart and sweet with a delightful blend of raspberries and citrus. Plus, it’s super easy to make—just mix together vodka, lemon juice, sugar and sparkling water and pour into glasses!

2. Peachy Keen Electric Lemonade from The Recipe Critic

This peachy Keen electric lemonade is bursting with flavor thanks to the addition of peach schnapps. Plus, it’s super easy to make—just mix together vodka, lemon juice, sugar and sparkling water and pour into glasses!

3. Pineapple Margarita Electric Lemonade from The Kitchen Sanctuary

This pineapple margarita electric lemonade tastes just like the real thing—minus the calories (of course). Just mix together vodka, lime juice, sugar and sparkling water and pour into glasses! Note: This recipe calls for some tropical flair by topping each glass with a slice of pineapple. You could also try this Pineapple Margarita Electric Lemonade variation instead.

4. Strawberry Basil Lemonade from Food Republic TV

Frozen Margarita

Looking for a delicious and refreshing drink to enjoy this summer? Check out these frozen margaritas! These cocktails are perfect for parties or just sitting around relaxing in the sun.

1. The Margarita: This classic cocktail is made with tequila, lime juice, and bitters. To make it even more refreshing, add some ice cold margaritas to your glass!

2. The Frozen Pineapple Margarita: This drink is perfect for those hot summer days! It’s made with tequila, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine. Add some crushed ice to make it even colder!

3. The Strawberry Margarita: For a sweet twist on a margarita, try this recipe that uses strawberry liquor instead of tequila. Just be sure to use plenty of strawberries in your mix so you get that fruity flavor profile!

4. The Peach Margarita: If you’re looking for something a little less intense but still enjoy a good margarita, try this peach version. It’s made with tequila, peach nectar, lime juice, and simple syrup. Plus it has a nice hint of sweetness from the peach juice.

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