Our Go To Refreshing Summer Cocktail Recipes

 

Sip Into Summer

Summer is finally here, and if you’re anything like us, you’re probably already planning an awesome pool party or a beach vacation with your BFFs. Whether you’re sinking your toes in the sand or relaxing on the perfect pool float, there’s one essential ingredient to take your summer to the next level: the perfect summer cocktail (and a cute cup to serve it in). Grab your sunscreen, pack your fave fun swimsuit, and get ready to toast to the most amazing summer ever with a cute confetti cooler full of our fave summer cocktails! 

Blue Lagoon Margarita

Living in Texas, we’re BIG fans of margaritas and take ‘em very seriously. Our latest obsession is this summer marg with a tropical twist. With a refreshing blend of tangy lime, smooth tequila and a splash of blue curaçao, you’ll be transported to the crystal-clear waters of your favorite summer spot in no time! Pour them into our reusable confetti hydration pouches to amp up the fun! 

Ingredients

  • 4 lime slices
  • 3 tablespoons coarse sugar
  • 1/2 cup chilled lemon-lime soda
  • 1/2 cup tequila
  • 1/2 cup blue curaçao
  • 1/3 cup partially thawed frozen limeade concentrate
  • 2 cups ice cubes

 

Instructions

  1. Moisten the rims of your margarita glasses with lime slices. Set aside lime slices for garnish. 
  2. Sprinkle sugar on a plate and dip the rim of each cup into sugar. 
  3. Combine the remaining ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Pour into your cups (or pouches!) and garnish with your lime slices.
  5. Cheers to the best summer!  

White Peach Sangria 

Not in the mood for margs? Nothing says summer like a good sangria! We know traditional sangria is usually made with red wine, but in the summer, we’re craving a good white wine sangria! No pitcher? No problem! Serve it out of our 40oz Glitter Party Stainless Steel Tumbler!


Ingredients

  • 1 750 ml bottle Sauvignon Blanc white wine
  • ¼ cup peach schnapps
  • ¼ cup peach nectar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Sliced peaches
  • Mixed berries
  • Seltzer water (for topping)

 

 Instructions

  1. In our 40oz Glitter Party Stainless Steel Tumbler combine the wine, peach schnapps, peach nectar, and granulated sugar.
  2. Stir to combine and let sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour (ideally for 12 hours).
  3. When you’re ready to serve, add some fruit and ice to the glasses and top with seltzer water.

Whipped Frozen Lemonade

It gets SUPER HOT in Texas in the summer, and nothing hits the spot in the summer heat like a frozen drink! Our go to is this boozy frozen lemonade in one of our stackable cups!

Ingredients

  • 1 pint lemon sorbet
  • 1 cup vodka (our fave is Deep Eddy - another local local Austin brand!)
  • 1 cup lemonade
  • 1 pint ice

 

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth!
  2. For a mocktail version, replace vodka with a cup of lemonade.
  3. Say cheers with your besties in our adorable, color-changing Cheers My Dears Cups!