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pina colada spritz topped with a maraschino cherry and a pineapple wedge

COCKTAIL HOUR!

You know what they say: It's always Happy Hour somewhere. Whether you're perfecting your favorite at-home cocktail, enjoying brunch with friends, or looking to celebrate the season ahead, our cocktail (and mocktail!) ideas are here to give you all the inspo you need. Cheers!

glasses filled with grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, tequila, and soda water garnished with a grapefruit wedge, pineapple leaves, and a salted rim

Our Editor-Picked Summer Cocktails Were Made To Be Sipped Poolside

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GET THE BLENDER OUT!

Hot summer days called for blended, slushy drinks.
pina colada and strawberry daiquiri divided in glass topped with pineapple wedge and leaves

8 Easy Tips For Perfect Frozen Cocktails Every Time, According To Experts

frozen cherry coke margaritas with a lime wheel and popsicles

Cherry Coke Margarita Slushies

frosty blended pink drink with a grapefruit wedge

Frozen Palomas

pineapple pina coladas in a pineapple with umbrellas

Pineapple Coladas

spiked pink lemonade slushies with sliced strawberries and lemon

Spiked Pink Lemonade Slushies

three colorful cocktails with lime garnishes on a vibrant background

It’s Official! 2025's Drink Of The Summer Is The ‘Naked & Famous’

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assorted cocktailmaking ingredients and tools

Everything Your Home Bar Needs, According to Bartenders

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KEEP IT CLASSIC

Master these recipes, & you'll feel like a pro in no time.
classic bramble cocktail in a cup with ice with a lemon garnish

PSA: The Bramble Is The Most Refreshing Summer Cocktail Ever

aperol spritz with orange wedges

Classic Aperol Spritz

martini with olives

Dirty Martini

negroni cocktail with an orange peel garnish

Negroni

chilled vodka blended with lime juice, mint, and ginger beer, served in a frosty copper mug

Moscow Mule Cocktail

MORE COCKTAIL IDEAS

No matter your booze of choice, we've got an option for you.

Gin

french blonde cocktail

French Blonde

gin rickey

Gin Rickey

bee's knees cocktail

Bee's Knees Cocktail

martini glasses with gin, tomato infused vermouth, and a basil leaf

Tomato Tini

Vodka

orange passion fruit martini garnished with a passionfruit

Porn Star Martini

copycat olive garden limoncello lemonade

Copycat Olive Garden Limoncello Lemonade

gummy bear cocktail with lemon blueberry

Gummy Bear Cocktail

ombre red and orange sex on the beach cocktail garnished with an orange slice, a maraschino cherry, and a cocktail umbrella

Sex On The Beach Cocktail

Rum

rum punch cocktail in a glass with mint, an orange slice, a lime wheel, and a maraschino cherry

Rum Punch

orange cocktail in a glass with ice with cherries and a pineapple wedge

Bahama Mama

pina colada and strawberry daiquiri divided in glass topped with pineapple wedge and leaves

Miami Vice Cocktail

strawberry daiquiri in a glass with a beach umbrella

Strawberry Daiquiri

Wine Cocktails

red sangria with fruit and cinnamon sticks

Red Sangria

kalimotxo over ice

Kalimotxo

three glass flutes filled with champagne, cassis liqueur, and fresh raspberries

Kir Royale

cucumber in a pineapple juice and prosecco cocktail garnished with a pineapple wedge

Bikini Bellini

Bourbon

cherry coke blended frozen slushies topped with a lime wedge and maraschino cherry

Frozen Cherry Coke Slushies

purple blackberry mint julep with crushed ice garnished with a blackberry and mint sprig

Blackberry-Mint Julep

peach iced tea in a glass with bourbon

Bourbon Peach Iced Tea

prosecco mint juleps in highball glasses with fresh mint

Prosecco Mint Julep

Tequila

rocks glasses filled with ice, grapefruit juice, sour cherry juice, and tequila, garnished with grapefruit wheels and maraschino cherries

Sour Cherry Paloma

blended pink blackberry margarita with a rugar rim, lime wedge and blackberries

Blackberry Margarita

spiked coconut limeade

Spiked Coconut Limeade

frozen watermelon margarita

Frozen Watermelon Margaritas

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Mimosas

orange juice and champagne in a flute garnished with an orange wedge

Mimosas

lemonade mimosas with blueberries

Blueberry Lemosas

bahama mama mimosas

Bahama Mama Mimosa

creamsicle mimosas filled with ice and garnished with an orange wedge

Creamsicle Mimosas

Savory

michelada in a glass with a tajin rim and lime garnish

Michelada

bloody mary garnished with lemon, celery, and olives

Best Bloody Mary

dill pickle bloody marys delishcom

Dill Pickle Bloody Mary

Flamin' Hot Bloody Marys - Delish.com

Flamin' Hot Bloody Marys

Coffee-Based

white russian cocktail topped with whipped cream, cocoa powder, and a lady finger

Tiramisu White Russians

black russian with cherries and an orange slice

Black Russian Cocktail

espresso martini in a coupe glass topped with espresso powder and coffee beans

Espresso Martini

peppermint white russian

Peppermint White Russians

rum punch cocktail in a glass with mint, an orange slice, a lime wheel, and a maraschino cherry

The Cocktail You Need To Make Based On Your Astrological Sign (I'm Such A Key Lime Mojito)

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MAKE IT A MOCKTAIL

Who says you need booze to have a delicious party drink?
passionfruit mocktail topped with passionfruit half

51 Easy Mocktail Recipes To Mix Up Well Beyond Dry January

blackberry virgin mojito with mint and blackberries

Blackberry Virgin Mojito

bee's knees mocktail spritz with a lemon twist and sugared rosemary

Bee's Knees Mocktail Spritz

non alcoholic mojito with limes and mint

NOjito!

blood orange mocktail with a blood orange slice, mint, and ginger

Blood Orange Mocktail Spritzer

arranged assortment of various non alcoholic beverage bottles against a blue background

Experts Say These Are The Best Alcohol Alternatives For Your Bar Cart

EDITOR'S PICKS

blended aperol spritz with an orange wheel garnish

My Aperol Spritz Slush Is The Perfect Excuse To Throw A Pool Party

gin spritz in a jam jar garnished with a lemon twist and blueberries

Blueberry Jam Gin Spritz

bahama mama mimosas

Bahama Mama Mimosa

pink cocktail with sliced strawberries and lemon

Giggle Juice

cola and red wine punch with orange and lime slices

Kalimotxo Cola Punch

KEEP THE GOOD TIMES GOING

skewers with cantaloupe balls, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil leaves drizzled with balsamic glaze

Happy Hour Sips & Snacks

cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan

frozen bomb pop cocktails

50 Festive 4th Of July Drinks

white wine sangria

White Sangria

salted spiced watermelon margarita

Watermelon Margaritas

cherry coke blended frozen slushies topped with a lime wedge and maraschino cherry

Frozen Cherry Coke Slushies

mango pieces soaked in tequila and topped with chili powder

Drunken Tequila Mangos

stemless glasses filled with a frozen vodka lemon cocktail with a blueberry syrup swirled in the glass. garnished with a sugared rim, lemon wheels, and fresh blueberries

38 Easy & Refreshing Frozen Drink Recipes

blended aperol spritz with an orange wheel garnish

65 Easy Summer Cocktail Recipes

spicy margarita with jalapeno slices and lime

Spicy Margarita

pink cocktail garnished with mint and a lemon wheel

Pink Señoritas

skinny margaritas with lime

Skinny Margarita