Essential Cocktails to Serve at Your July Party

Summer is here, which means that cookouts are a big part of summer. These inventive cocktails will make you feel like a heat-fighter, so there’s no need to drink plain beer. These aren’t your average cocktails. They include ingredients such as jalapenos and grilled pineapple, as well as simple syrup that is IPA-spiked. These cocktails are perfect for impressing your friends at all your get-togethers.

Frozen Daiquiri

This Daiquiri twist will cool you down. This recipe is cold and boozy, but has a balanced flavor that’s not found in chain restaurants. The classic combination of rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup creates the perfect balance between sweet and tart and gives it a slushy texture when blended with ice.

Cobra’s Fur

This blast from the past is possible with the help of fassionola syrup. Donn Beach, Don the Beachcomber’s creator, brought the long-forgotten syrup back to modern times with this recipe. It’s perfect for summer because it contains rum, Herbsaint, falernum and lime juices.

El Rey del Patio

It is simple to make this Michelada-style beer cocktail ahead of time and can be made in large batches to serve small groups. To make Mexican Lager, you will need to use tomatillos and cucumbers, as well as lime juice and some green Tabasco sauce.

Macua

This tropical, fruity drink is named after a Central American bird. The cocktail’s bright flavors are no surprise. However, the recipe can be found at most grocery stores. Rum, simple syrup, guava, orange, lemon juices, and orange slices are all that is needed. A candied cherry garnish can also be added.

Lincoln Club Cooler

Sometimes all you need is something simple and easy to drink. This is where the cocktail comes in. This cocktail is a lighter, more refreshing version of the Dark ‘n Stormy. It has only two ingredients: St. Croix rum and ginger beer–for sparkling summer refreshers.

Root Beer

A cookout is a common thing for July weekends. This twist on the traditional bourbon and soda mix two barbecue favourites to great effect. Take a few root beers from the cooler and mix it with bourbon. Enjoy it with your favorite grilled foods.

Peach Beer Julep

You don’t have to stop drinking Juleps just because the Kentucky Derby is over. To make it more summer-appropriate, this spin adds beer. First, make a homemade syrup using IPA-style hoppy beer. It will pair perfectly with stone fruits like peaches and will also be a great pairing with bourbon. Combine it with crushed ice to make a refreshing cocktail sure to impress everyone.

Grilled Pineapple Mojito

You can grill burgers or dogs right now, but you should also add pineapple to the mix. This month’s summer fruit is in season. Charring it lightly will enhance its sweetness and give it a little more acidity. The classic Mojito players–rum (barrel-aged, in this recipe), mint, and lime–will bring it to perfection.

Happy Pill

The Painkiller is a tropical cocktail that you may be familiar with. This classic recipe is a twist of the Pina Colada. It’s a tropical vacation in a glass. This cocktail is made with two rums, coconut liquor, lime, orange, and pineapple juices and cream of coconut.

Smoky Limeade

This recipe gives lemonade a smokey flavor. Simple syrup, club soda, or tonic water can be enhanced with homemade smoked citrus juice. For those who don’t drink, you can serve it plain or add a splash of mezcal or tequila to give it a little more booze.