11 Large-Batch Cocktails & Mocktails For Your Summer Gatherings

May 28, 2025

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Whether you’re hosting the neighborhood BBQ or just need an excuse to break out the cute drinkware, our summer cocktails and mocktails understand the assignment. We’re talking juicy, ice-cold and almost too easy to sip—no mixology skills necessary.

Check below for our cocktail and mocktail recipes that keep it simple without sacrificing taste.

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Aperol Spritz Sangria

Less prep, more pour.

It’s bubbly, citrusy and just bitter enough to keep things interesting—AKA, the kind of drink that disappears fast.

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Pineapple Skin Bourbon Smash

Who knew pineapple scraps could taste this good?

This cocktail brings bold, cozy vibes of bourbon and gives it a bright, tropical upgrade with a syrup made from the skins and cores you’d usually toss.

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Watermelon Agua Fresca

Blended with fresh mint and a splash of lime, it’s the kind of drink that makes you forget about the heat. No fancy tools, no fuss—just pure, refreshing bliss.

P.S. Add a splash of tequila or vodka for a shakeup.

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Juice Cooler

A mix of cranberry, pineapple and orange juices gets a zesty lift from lemon and a fizzy finish with ginger ale. Toss in some maraschino cherries and orange slices, and you’ve got a pitcher that’s as pretty as it is refreshing.

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Peach-Lemon Tea

Here’s a pitcher of something you’ll want to keep in the fridge all season long.

It starts with real brewed tea, gets a boost from peach nectar and finishes with a citrusy kick of fresh lemon.

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Apple Peel Iced Tea

One pitcher won’t be enough.

The juicy depth of peach meets the brightness of lemon in a balanced blend that’s both classic and unexpected.

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Spicy Watermelon Margarita

Spicy, splashy and ready to serve.

Fresh watermelon juice meets a kick of jalapeno-infused tequila, balanced with zesty lime and a splash of Cointreau.

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Lemony Cucumber Mint Mocktail

It’s like a spa day in a glass.

Fresh cucumber juice meets zesty lemon and a hint of mint, all balanced with a touch of homemade simple syrup.

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Peach Bellini

Meet your brunch’s new best friend.

A blend of peach juice, soda water and a hint of grenadine creates a refreshing mocktail that’s as easy to make as it is to sip.

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Grapefruit Faux-Jito

A mocktail so good, you won’t miss the booze.

Combining the tangy sweetness of pink grapefruit soda with the coolness of fresh mint and a touch of agave syrup, it’s a delicious mocktail that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy.

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Strawberry Thyme Lemonade

Sweet strawberries and lemon juice are elevated with a homemade thyme-infused simple syrup, creating a drink that’s both familiar and delightfully unexpected.

Chef’s tip: Strain the strawberries if you want it extra smooth.  

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