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40 Best Memorial Day Cocktails

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Cherry Coke Margarita Slushies

frozen cherry coke margaritas with a lime wheel and popsicles
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE
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Bourbon Peach Iced Tea

peach iced tea in a glass with bourbon
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

There’s nothing more refreshing in the summer than a glass of perfectly sweet iced tea—except one spiked with bourbon. The bourbon adds a warmth to the tea that makes for an easy and refreshing drink to serve at any casual dinner party or summer BBQ.

Get the Bourbon Peach Iced Tea recipe.

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3

Aperol Spritz Slush

blended aperol spritz with an orange wheel garnish
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Your favorite aperitivo is getting a luxurious summer upgrade, and it couldn’t be more perfectly timed for the season. Introducing our frozen Aperol Spritz—a sophisticated, grown-up slush that brings elegance and refreshment to every sunny occasion.

Get the Aperol Spritz Slush recipe.

4

Naked & Famous

naked and famous cocktail in a glass with a lime wheel
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

Equal parts smoky, citrusy, herbal, and just a little bit wild, the Naked & Famous is a mezcal-powered showstopper that doesn’t ask for attention—it demands it. It’s bright, bold, and balanced, with a wink of mystery and a flash of flair.

Get the Naked & Famous recipe.

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5

Blueberry Lemon Drop Slushies

stemless glasses filled with a frozen vodka lemon cocktail with a blueberry syrup swirled in the glass. garnished with a sugared rim, lemon wheels, and fresh blueberries
PHOTO: LINDA XIAO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON
6

Bahama Mama Mimosa

bahama mama mimosas
PHOTO: ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

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7

Frozen Palomas

frosty blended pink drink with a grapefruit wedge
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

If you’re all about a frozen margarita or the classic grapefruit-based paloma cocktail, then let us introduce you to your new favorite summer drink. We gave this citrusy-sweet cocktail the frozen treatment in this recipe to create an extra-refreshing cocktail to cool you off on those too-hot days.

Get the Frozen Palomas recipe.

8

Rum Runner

rum runner garnished with blackberries and pineapple
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM

True to its name, this drink has not one but two types of rum in it, and is balanced by the addition of fruity liqueurs and fresh juice, making it a perfect cocktail for a balmy Memorial Day.

Get the Rum Runner recipe.

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Piña Paloma

glasses filled with grapefruit juice, pineapple juice, tequila, and soda water garnished with a grapefruit wedge, pineapple leaves, and a salted rim
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

In this creative spin on a classic paloma, we swap out simple syrup for pineapple juice, which adds a mild, fruit-forward sweetness instead. It’s a tropical, fruity tequila cocktial perfect for warm weather.

Get the Piña Paloma recipe.

10

Frozen Limoncello Drop

frozen limoncello cocktail with a lemon peel
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

You know what they say—when life gives you lemons, add a splash of vodka. Think lemonade slushy but make it Italian (and alcoholic), and you’ll have this frozen cocktail. This limoncello drop martini is the perfect blend of tart and sweet and is the easiest, most refreshing drink you’ll make this summer.

Get the Frozen Limoncello Drop recipe.

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11

Poolside Popsicle Spritzers

spritz with orange popsicles in them by a pool
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

As much as we love sipping on a cold drink poolside, watching the ice rapidly melt and water down our cocktail is less than ideal. Enter: the poolside popsicle spritzer. We swap the plain old ice in a spritz for a homemade boozy pop. As it melts, the pop infuses your drink with sweet summer flavors all while keeping it cold.

Get the Poolside Popsicle Spritzers recipe.

12

Creamsicle Mimosas

creamsicle mimosas filled with ice and garnished with an orange wedge
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Peaches and cream have met their match in this delightful orange creamsicle mimosa! This mimosa hits on the creamsicle nostalgia in an uncommon way—half-and-half and condensed milk come together to embody the sentimental creamy sweetness of the childhood favorite, while freshly squeezed orange juice brightens up the brunch drink in the best way.

Get the Creamsicle Mimosas recipe.

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13

Strawberry-Mint Sangria

a pitcher and glasses of sangria made with white wine and strawberry syrup with ice, pieces of mint, sliced strawberry, and sliced lemons
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Strawberries, mint, and lemon all come together to bring out the best of a bottle of white wine. It’s slightly tart, slightly sweet, and super-refreshing. And the strawberry flavor takes center stage in this sangria. Not only are there sliced strawberries swimming in the glass, but also a strawberry mint syrup that gives the sangria a beautiful pink tint.

Get the Strawberry-Mint Sangria recipe.

14

Blackberry Margarita

blended pink blackberry margarita with a rugar rim, lime wedge and blackberries
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

We love to riff on the standard margarita, and now, we offer a new-for-the-summer tequila cocktail: the blackberry margarita, featuring our favorite sweet, tart, and tangy berry. What’s the best way to get all of the fresh berry flavor into a margarita? A blackberry syrup that you’re going to want to keep on hand all summer long.

Get the Blackberry Margarita recipe.

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15

Frozen Cherry Coke Slushies

cherry coke blended frozen slushies topped with a lime wedge and maraschino cherry
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

This childhood favorite is peak 7-Eleven nostalgia in the best possible way. Frozen cherries are blended with Coke with a splash of lime juice for a surprisingly balanced and totally drinkable frozen drink. The optional addition of a little booze makes for the perfect poolside or patio pounder on a sunny afternoon.

Get the Frozen Cherry Coke Slushies recipe.

16

Strawberry Daiquiri

strawberry daiquiri in a glass with a beach umbrella
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Frosty, vibrant, and the perfect amount of sweet, this frozen daiquiri’s blend of juicy, red strawberries brightened with zesty lime is too refreshing to deny. Only requiring four ingredients, it’s our ideal summer cocktail to welcome the warm days ahead.

Get the Strawberry Daiquiri recipe.

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17

Piña Colada Spritz

pina colada spritz topped with a maraschino cherry and a pineapple wedge
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

With rum or without, the combination of coconut, pineapple, and lime is pretty unbeatable. Some days we want a piña colada, but we don’t want to get out the blender. For these times, may we suggest the delightfully effervescent and very easy piña colada spritz?

Get the Piña Colada Spritz recipe.

18

Red Sangria

red sangria with fruit and cinnamon sticks
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Fruity, refreshing, and perfect for serving a crowd, sangria is one of our go-to cocktails for outdoor celebrations like a Memorial Day BBQ. While we love this classic combination of fruits, spices, and wine, we’ve also included all of our top tips on how to vary this wine cocktail to your specific tastes too!

Get the Red Sangria recipe.

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Margarita Pops

margarita pops
ERIK BERNSTEIN

If you’re a frozen margarita fan then these are the pops for you! Make your favorite flavor by using your favorite fruit and make a big batch to keep in your freezer and have margaritas “on demand”. Using small Dixie cups makes these popsicles a dream to unmold.

Get the Margarita Pops recipe.

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Blackberry-Mint Julep

purple blackberry mint julep with crushed ice garnished with a blackberry and mint sprig
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

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