86 Summer cocktails

Pimms and slushie: two words you may not have considered together but which combine to make the ultimate summer drink. Lemon sorbet is the magic ingredient

Beer lovers rejoice: you can swap soda water for beer to give a classic mojito a delightful twist while still maintaining the white rum, mint and lime flavours

Cool off with this gin-based apple and elderflower cocktail with both fruity and floral notes. Make a batch of this easy summer drink for entertaining

Try this spritz for a party. It's sure to impress with a hint of lavender putting a lightly floral twist on a Perfect (sweet vermouth, dry vermouth and gin)

Perfectly ripe Galia melon, orange liqueur and Pimm's pump this punch with summery flavour

A lightly floral Prosecco-based cocktail with crushed fresh fruit and refreshing cordial

Our tropical, rum-based hurricane cocktail is easy to make and sure to get your party started. Garnish with orange and cocktail cherries for a kitsch touch

This easy white sangria recipe makes for a refreshing twist on the traditional drink, and is flavoured with fragrant elderflower. Perfect for summer parties

Gin lovers rejoice: learn how to master a perfect gimlet and make your own lime syrup as part of it. Garnish with edible flowers for a final flourish

Make this fruit punch as a non-alcoholic drink for a summer party. With fresh fruit, mint, juice and lemonade, it's wonderfully refreshing

Turn the flavours of cherry bakewell into a cocktail with amaretto and cherry cordial. Finish with a maraschino cherry for the ultimate kitsch beverage

Add an extra fruity twist to this classic summer drink with pomegranate juice and seeds - double up the quantities to please a crowd

This delicately coloured, refreshing take on the classic gin and tonic makes a perfect picnic tipple

Spritz up a basic apple cocktail with a dash of prosecco and a splash of vodka

Whisky cocktails don’t come much more refreshing than a mint julep. Serve over mounds of crushed ice and top with freshly picked garden mint

Master the art of the classic Tom Collins cocktail, plus three twists. Gin, lemon, sugar syrup and soda water are the ingredients for your cocktail cupboard

Cold lager, chilli powder, pepper and lime – spice up your lager with this Mexican cocktail, popular throughout Latin America and great for a summer party

This refreshing fruity drink is perfect for warmer weather, with nectarines, strawberries and orange liqueur - easily doubled for parties

Peach melba comes in cocktail form with this retro vanilla vodka and peach schnapps combo, complete with layered effect

Our easy berry daiquiri is the perfect cocktail to quench your thirst when summer arrives. This cool slushy drink is great for entertaining too

Add a splash of the seaside to a classic G&T with this recipe that uses samphire and a seaweed-infused gin. Perfect on summer days or after a rich meal

A refreshing cocktail - perfect for a summer evening in the garden

Cool down with this frozen spin on the classic Brazilian Caipirinha. The secret is squeezing as much lime into the sugar as you can