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 @DebbietheRD Strawberry Mint Margarita @DebbietheRD](https://web.archive.org/web/20170706230348im_/https://nutritioulicious.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Strawberry-Mint-Margarita-2-e1432216590311.jpg)
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 @wickedspatula Rosemary Ginger Margaritas @wickedspatula](https://web.archive.org/web/20170706230348im_/https://nutritioulicious.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Rosemary-Ginger-Margaritas-5-e1432216498626.jpg)
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 @Jlevinsonrd Strawberry Rhubarb Mimosa @Jlevinsonrd](https://web.archive.org/web/20170706230348im_/https://nutritioulicious.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Strawberry-Rhubarb-Mimosa-e1432217031225.jpg)
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 @FeedMeSeymour10 Strawberry Basil Lemonade @FeedMeSeymour10](https://web.archive.org/web/20170706230348im_/https://nutritioulicious.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Strawberry-Basil-Lemonade-e1432217222552.jpg)
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 @Kumquatblog Strawberry Mint Agua Fresca @Kumquatblog](https://web.archive.org/web/20170706230348im_/https://nutritioulicious.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/strawberry-mint-agua-fresca-1-685x1024-e1432217344739.jpg)
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