Celebrate Summer The Right Way With These Tropical Cocktails

It's Summer, and that means it's time for you start planning some fun and exciting backyard BBQs. If you want the event to be successful, though, you need some great cocktails that will spark some poolside shenanigans. Below, we compiled a fantastic list of cocktails that will instantly transport you to the cool breezes of the Bahamas.

Layered Lemonade Drops

This amazing recipe combines tart lemonade with some refreshing fruity flavors. Mix and match flavors to be adventurous.

Strawberry Lemon Mojitos

Do you love mojitos but wish they had a little bit more of a sweet flavor to them? This is the cocktail or you! 

Orange Splash 

If you love orange juice then this is the cocktail for you. You will love the citrus kick this drink provides.

Tabernacle Crush

This refreshing cocktail combines the best flavors of the American South and the vineyards in France. 

Rooftop Lemonade

Despite the name, this lemonade can be enjoyed anywhere you prefer to sip it. We suggest trying it somewhere with rolling waves and sand as far as the eye can see. 

Strawberry Daiquiri Jello Shots  

If you love jello shots and daiquiris, then you will love this recipe since it has the best of both worlds! The strawberry provides a unique texture not usually found in shots.

Pina Colada 

A classic for a reason. If you want to feel like you are on an island sipping some frothy coconut goodness in a hammock then this is the cocktail for you!

Watermelon Tequila Cocktails

Sick of regular margarita? This is the solution for you! The watermelon is a surprisingly strong counterpoint to the tequila. 

Cuba Libre

You will definitely enjoy this citrus spin on a classic rum and coke. 

Raspberry Lemonade Processo 

This fizzy hard lemonade is delicious, sweet, and tart! The raspberry is a nice balance to the citrus flavor.

Slushy Margarita Shots

These will be a fast, yet refreshing alternative to the usual margarita on the rocks. Smaller portions means you can try out different flavor combinations. One of the classiest shots we've seen in a while.

Blackberry Mojito

This is a great southern spin on the classic mojito. Blackberry and mint compliment each other in surprising ways.