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Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 7, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Victor Protasio Whether you're looking for the perfect iced tea, a kicked-up lemonade, or a fabulous tropical cocktail, a sip or two from this collection of summer drinks will help cool you off when the weather gets hot. 01 of 25 Hibiscus Mocktini get the recipe Francesco Lagnese Mix equal parts hibiscus tea and ginger ale for a sparkling summer drink. 02 of 25 Ginger Beer get the recipe Petrina Tinslay Despite its name, ginger beer is a kid-friendly summer drink. This homemade version can be served on its own, or can help you kick your standard Moscow Mule or Dark and Stormy up a notch. RELATED: How to Make a Moscow Mule 03 of 25 Espresso Slushy get the recipe Charles Maraia Instant espresso gives a low-cal cool drink some kick. 04 of 25 Raspberry Fizz get the recipe Charles Maraia Top a ginger ale–cranberry juice combo with scoops of raspberry sorbet. 05 of 25 Iced Green Tea With Ginger and Mint get the recipe Charles Maraia Spice up a refreshing green iced tea with the flavors of fresh ginger and mint. RELATED: Easy Infused Iced Teas 06 of 25 Watermelon Mint Cooler get the recipe Yunhee Kim This summer drink is as juicy and refreshing as a slice of watermelon on a sweltering afternoon. 07 of 25 Cucumber and Lime Spritzer get the recipe Yunhee Kim Slightly tart and brisk, this is a mocktail for grown-ups. 08 of 25 Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Ale get the recipe Yunhee Kim Pineapple sweetens the tang of ginger ale for a cool drink with tropical vibes. 09 of 25 Iced Tea With Plums and Thyme get the recipe Yunhee Kim Serve this fruit-and-herb blend as a nonalcoholic sipper or spike it with bourbon. 10 of 25 Strawberry Thyme Lemonade get the recipe Danny Kim Give the traditional summer cooler a tweak with your favorite fresh fruit and herbs. 11 of 25 Mixed Berry Shake get the recipe Quentin Bacon A frothy concoction of ice cream and berries is a sweet, satisfying treat, especially when the weather swelters. 12 of 25 Cranberry Spritzer get the recipe Alexandra Grablewski This cranberry-apple-strawberry mash-up gets extra kick from a sugary rim garnish. 13 of 25 Classic Margarita get the recipe Dana Gallagher Triple Sec and lime give a margarita zest—and you can't beat this classic summer cocktail for helping you cool off. These Tropical Cocktails Will Help You Feel Like You're on Vacation 14 of 25 Mango Colada get the recipe Maura McEvoy Thank rum for this mango concoction's tropical punch. 15 of 25 Lemongrass Paloma get the recipe Greg Dupree This fresh cocktail is the perfect blend of tequila, grapefruit juice and an easy-to-make lemongrass simple syrup. 16 of 25 Mai Tai get the recipe Antonis Achilleos This classic tropical cocktail combines pineapple, lime, and maraschino cherry juice with rum and Curacao for a fun and festive drink. (Don't forget the pineapple and maraschino garnish!) 17 of 25 White Sangria get the recipe Charles Maraia Club soda adds fizz to white wine and a veritable fruit medley for a light, summery take on the standard sangria. 18 of 25 Sparkling Passion Fruit Aperitifs get the recipe Minh&Wass Bubbles dance on the tongue with this fruit-flavored sipper that requires just two ingredients—passion fruit nectar and sparkling wine. Perfect Champagne Cocktails 19 of 25 Cucumber Saketini get the recipe Francesco Lagnese Cucumber meets sake in an invigorating, cool cocktail. 20 of 25 Boozy Dole Whip get the recipe Debbie Galbraith/Getty Images Transport yourself to a tropical beach (or your favorite Disney park) with this fun pineapple-and-coconut frozen concoction. 21 of 25 Berry-Vodka Spritzers get the recipe Rob Howard A vodka-and–club soda mix is chock-full of fresh fruit. 22 of 25 Frosé get the recipe bhofack2 Freeze your favorite rosé into ice cubes so you can blend together this easy cocktail recipe for your next happy hour. 23 of 25 Gin, Grapefruit, and Thyme Cocktail get the recipe Levi Brown Freshen up gin with an extra punch of herbs from your garden. 24 of 25 Moscow Mule Slushy get the recipe Getty Images Turn this popular vodka-and-ginger-beer cocktail into a slushy to help you really keep your cool. 25 of 25 Cherry Gin Rickey Get the Recipe Victor Protasio Cherry and lime make the perfect sweet-tart combination for this summery cocktail. 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