Sip into something more seasonal. Whether you’re mixing a minty julep beneath the patio fan or swirling raspberry fizz in vintage glassware, our curated lineup of summer cocktails is here to refresh your reality. From botanical bursts to sugar-free sparkle, these drinks blur the line between party and poetry. And for those who prefer their bliss booze-free? We’ve got lush mocktails with just as much magic. Raise a glass—Stepford style or not.
Mint Julep
RECIPE:
10 MINT LEAVES
1/2 OZ SIMPLE SYRUP
2 OZ BOURBON
CRUSHED ICE
GARNISH: FRESH MINT SPRIG
MUDDLE MINT AND SYRUP IN A JULEP CUP. FILL WITH CRUSHED ICE. POUR IN BOURBON AND STIR GENTLY UNTIL THE CUP FROSTS. TOP WITH MORE ICE AND GARNISH.
Peach Iced Tea
RECIPE:
1 CUP BREWED PEACH ICED TEA, CHILLED
1/2 CUP SPARKLING WATER
PEACH SLICES
FRESH THYME OR MINT (OPTIONAL)
ICE
POUR ICED TEA INTO A GLASS FILLED WITH ICE. TOP WITH SPARKLING WATER. GARNISH WITH PEACH SLICES AND HERBS FOR EXTRA FLAIR.
Watermelon Rose Cooler
RECIPE:
2 OZ WATERMELON JUICE
2 OZ DRY ROSÉ
1 OZ VODKA
1/2 OZ LIME JUICE
MINT OR BASIL GARNISH
SHAKE ALL INGREDIENTS WITH ICE. STRAIN INTO A CHILLED WINE GLASS OVER ICE. GARNISH WITH HERBS OR A WATERMELON WEDGE.
Lavender Lemon Fizz
RECIPE:
1 OZ GIN
1 OZ LAVENDER SYRUP
1 OZ LEMON JUICE
SPARKLING WATER
GARNISH: LAVENDER SPRIG
SHAKE GIN, LEMON, AND SYRUP WITH ICE. STRAIN INTO A TALL GLASS AND TOP WITH SPARKLING WATER. STIR AND GARNISH.
Raspberry Citrus Treat
RECIPE:
1/3 CUP FRESH RASPBERRIES
1 OZ FRESH LEMON OR LIME JUICE
1 TBSP HONEY OR AGAVE SYRUP
SPARKLING WATER
CRUSHED ICE
GARNISH WITH EXTRA RASPBERRIES AND CITRUS SLICES
LIGHTLY MUDDLE THE RASPBERRIES WITH LEMON OR LIME JUICE AND HONEY IN A GLASS. FILL THE GLASS WITH CRUSHED ICE, TOP WITH SPARKLING WATER, AND GIVE IT A GENTLE STIR. GARNISH WITH A FEW WHOLE RASPBERRIES AND A CITRUS SLICE FOR A VIBRANT, SUMMERY TOUCH.
Pineapple Ginger Fizz
RECIPE:
1/2 CUP PINEAPPLE JUICE
1/2 CUP GINGER BEER (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
1/2 OZ LIME JUICE
PINEAPPLE WEDGE OR MINT FOR GARNISH
ICE
FILL A GLASS WITH ICE. POUR PINEAPPLE JUICE AND LIME JUICE OVER, THEN TOP WITH GINGER BEER. STIR GENTLY AND GARNISH.
