Cocktails are delicious all year round, but there’s nothing better on a hot summer day than sitting on your back porch sipping on an ice-cold, refreshing drink. Especially if said drink is made with some of the most aromatic, flavorful, and eye-catching fruits, vegetables, and herbs of the season.

Whether booze-filled or booze-free, summer drinks are some of my favorites, and I don’t think I’m alone. That’s why I’m sharing some of the season’s most refreshing cocktail and mocktail recipes from fellow RDs and food bloggers. Cheers to the start of summer!

Cocktails

Strawberry Mint Margarita @ Dietitian Debbie Dishes

Raspberry Limeade Gin Fizz @ Frugal Foodie Mama

Grapefruit Jalapeno Mezcal Margarita @ The Spicy RD

Mixed Berry Margarita @ Chef Savvy

Tart Cherry Margaritas @ Ari’s Menu

Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Fizz @ The Foodie Dietitian

Rosemary Ginger Margaritas @ Wicked Spatula

Watermelon Mojitos @ Jessica Levinson

Lemongrass Cilantro Margaritas @ Lively Table

Cucumber Lime Basil Prosecco Spritzer @ fANNEtastic food

Watermelon Mint Cocktail @ Avocado a Day Nutrition

Strawberry Kombucha Mojito @ Krolls Korner

Strawberry Rhubarb Mimosa @ Jessica Levinson

Valentine’s Day Gin Fizz @ The Living Well Kitchen

Frozen Strawberry Basil Margaritas @ Delish Knowledge

Strawberry Cucumber Cocktail @ The Almond Eater

Spiced Raspberry Ginger Green Tea Cocktail @ Nutrition Starring YOU

Non-Alcoholic Mocktails

Strawberry Basil Lemonade @ Feed Me Seymour

Strawberry Watermelon Mint Elixir @ The Spicy RD

Cherry Limeade @ The Lean Green Bean

Sparkling Rhubarb Lemonade @ Food52

Blueberry Basil Cooler @ Jessica Levinson

Strawberry Mint Agua Fresca @ Kumquat

Honeydew Lemonade @ The Foodie Physician

Sparkling Cucumber Cooler @ The Kitchn

Wild Blueberry Ginger Mint Green Tea @ The Spicy RD

Grapefruit Pomegranate & Rosemary Spritzer @ Taste & See