88 summer cocktails

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

A sophisticated dinner party cocktail with a crisp cranberry kick

No summer soirée is complete without a refreshing jug of Pimm's and with basil ice cubes, this one's extra special

Mix up this flamboyant French martini with sweet raspberry liqueur. You can also customise the cocktail by using vanilla vodka, or by adding a splash of champagne or prosecco

Cool off this summer with a light, refreshing cocktail made with fresh seasonal ingredients

Add some glamour to an al fresco lunch by serving these cocktails to start

This summer sundowner is light, refreshing and seriously summery

Add a boozy kick to your summer party with this peachy cocktail

This cocktail is based on a classic Bees Knees cocktail. Swap the gin for poitín – an Irish spirit – the sweet honey and zingy citrus accentuate the barley flavours in poitín

Enjoy a taste of summer with this New York sour mocktail. Flavoured with tea, pomegranate, lemon and maple syrup, it’s just as showbiz as the alcoholic version

Get into the summer vibe with this fruity mocktail featuring red berries, lemonade, mint, and cucumber. Cool and refreshing, it's fabulous on hot summer days

Go foraging for a homemade elderflower liqueur – choose creamy looking blossoms well away from pollution. Best drunk fresh, make this your summer tipple of choice

Just when you thought this classic rum and mint cocktail couldn't get any better - grapefruit juice adds a sunshine tang

Stir up this springtime cocktail with Midori (or other melon liqueur) blended with vodka, soda water and freshly squeezed lime and lemon juice

Lemongrass adds an aromatic dimension to this classic sweet and sour gin cocktail