10 Cocktail Recipes to Spice Up Your Summer Parties

From the classic strawberry daiquiri to the unique Brazilian caipirinha, here are 10 summer cocktails that are sure to impress your party guests.

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1. Peach Bellini

Summer is prime time for peaches, so make the most of this juicy fruit by serving these peach bellinis to your guests.

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2. Strawberry Daiquiri

These strawberry daiquiris are a fantastic way to cool down on a hot day.

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3. Mint Julep

You don't have to attend the Kentucky Derby to enjoy a nice mint julep. This well-known minty refreshment is the ultimate crowd pleaser.

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4. Old-Fashioned

You're just four ingredients away from the rich flavors of this old-fashioned classic.

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5. Pomegranate Gin and Tonic

The combination of sour citrus and sweet pomegranate makes this gin and tonic recipe one for the books.

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6. Caipirinha (Traditional Brazilian Drink)

Enjoy a taste of Brazil with this lime-based traditional caipirinha cocktail recipe.

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7. Bloody Mary Oyster Shooters

You'll definitely want to add these bloody mary oyster shooters to the menu for your next extravagant event.

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8. White Sangria

What's better than a white sangria cocktail? Three different kinds of white sangria cocktails! Wind down with these three crisp and fruity wine-based white sangria recipes.

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9. Wine Spritzer

It doesn't get much better (and easier) than this wine spritzer on warm, sunny days.

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10. Chocolate-Infused Vodka

Sweeten things up and replace dessert with this trendy chocolate vodka cocktail.

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