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Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 3, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 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 Mojito The Spruce Eats / Maxwell Cozzi This classic cocktail derives from Cuba and requires just five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, mint, and soda water. get the recipe 02 of 25 Tom Collins Guillermo Riveros / Food Styling by Oset Babür-Winter This classic cocktail has been popular for decades, and our version calls for just two ingredients: gin and lemon soda. How to Make a Moscow Mule get the recipe 03 of 25 Espresso Slushy Charles Maraia Instant espresso gives a low-cal cool drink some kick. get the recipe 04 of 25 Raspberry Fizz Charles Maraia Top a ginger ale–cranberry juice combo with scoops of raspberry sorbet. get the recipe 05 of 25 Raspberry Rum Cocktail Belmond La Samanna To make this unique and flavorful cocktail, start with dark rum, then add pureed raspberries, fresh apple juice, lime, and a splash of ginger ale. Easy Infused Iced Teas get the recipe 06 of 25 Boozy Watermelon Frozen Slushie Half Baked Harvest It takes less than five minutes to whip up this refreshing summer drink. Your choice of rum or vodka will provide the "boozy" element. get the recipe 07 of 25 Peach Iced Tea Kevin Miyazaki/Meredith Our version of peach iced tea is sweetened naturally with fresh peaches and honey. get the recipe 08 of 25 Sparkling Pineapple Ginger Ale Yunhee Kim Pineapple sweetens the tang of ginger ale for a cool drink with tropical vibes. get the recipe 09 of 25 Cold-Brew Iced Tea Grace Elkus This naturally sweet tea looks great in a mason jar. Screw on a lid and take it with you wherever you go. get the recipe 10 of 25 Strawberry Thyme Lemonade Danny Kim Give the traditional summer cooler a tweak with your favorite fresh fruit and herbs. get the recipe 11 of 25 Kombucha-Blood Orange Mule STEPHEN DEVRIES The blood oranges give this fizzy drink a beautiful hue. get the recipe 12 of 25 Sex on the Beach bhofack2/Getty Images This popular vacation cocktail has been around for decades and calls for vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice and cranberry juice. get the recipe 13 of 25 Classic Margarita Chef John Break out the tequila! It's margarita time. These Tropical Cocktails Will Help You Feel Like You're on Vacation get the recipe 14 of 25 Mango Smoothie Maura McEvoy We gave this mango smoothie some tang by blending in yogurt. get the recipe 15 of 25 Watermelon-Mint Agua Fresca Greg DuPree We sweetened this refreshing watermelon drink with mint-infused syrup. get the recipe 16 of 25 Mai Tai 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!) get the recipe 17 of 25 White Sangria Charles Maraia Club soda adds fizz to white wine and a veritable fruit medley for a light, summery take on the standard sangria. get the recipe 18 of 25 Grapefruit Kombucha Margarita Stephen DeVries Take the classic elements of a margarita (tequila and lime juice) and add a splash of grapefruit juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. The fizzy kombucha comes last. Perfect Champagne Cocktails get the recipe 19 of 25 Kombucha-Pomegranate Tonic Greg DuPree Kombucha is a probiotic-rich food, and pomegranate is full of antioxidants. So you might say this drink is a little bit good for you! get the recipe 20 of 25 Boozy Dole Whip Debbie Galbraith/Getty Images Transport yourself to a tropical beach (or your favorite Disney park) with this fun pineapple-and-coconut frozen concoction. get the recipe 21 of 25 Partida Passion Fruit Cocktail Rob Howard Tequila fuels this citrusy-sweet and tart drink, featuring grapefruit, lime, and passion fruit. get the recipe 22 of 25 Frosé bhofack2 Freeze your favorite rosé into ice cubes so you can blend together this easy cocktail recipe for your next happy hour. get the recipe 23 of 25 Gin, Grapefruit, and Thyme Cocktail Levi Brown Freshen up gin with an extra punch of herbs from your garden. get the recipe 24 of 25 Moscow Mule Slushy Getty Images Turn this popular vodka-and-ginger-beer cocktail into a slushy to help you really keep your cool. get the recipe 25 of 25 Cherry Gin Rickey Victor Protasio Cherry and lime make the perfect sweet-tart combination for this summery cocktail. 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