The Ultimate Summer Drink Guide
Summer is all about making memories! Sunny days on the water, cozy evenings around a bonfire, relaxing weekends at the cabin, and ending the night with something sweet. We’ve gathered the perfect lineup of drinks for every summer moment, featuring refreshing boat drinks made for lake days, cozy bonfire favorites perfect for gathering around the flames, easy cabin drinks to enjoy after a day of adventure, and indulgent summer dessert drinks that feel like a treat in a glass.
Whether you’re cruising, relaxing, celebrating, or winding down under the stars, these seasonal sips are here to add a little extra flavor to your favorite summer traditions. Grab your favorite glass, gather your people, and let’s raise a toast to summer!
The Finnish Long Drink
Refreshing • Citrusy • Classic
A Finnish favorite that's become a summer staple. Light delightful flavor options and bubbly refreshment make it perfect for hot afternoons on the lake.
Ingredients
1 can The Finnish Long Drink (flavor of choice)
Ice
Grapefruit wheel or citrus garnish
Directions
Fill a highball glass with ice.
Pour The Finnish Long Drink over the ice.
Garnish with a grapefruit wheel.
Sip and enjoy!
Gardenista
Fresh • Herbal • Garden Party Vibes
If summer had a signature drink, this might be it. Fresh basil and cucumber make every sip taste like you're relaxing on a patio overlooking the lake.
Ingredients
1 serving Gardenista
Ice
Fresh basil
Cucumber ribbon
Directions
Fill a stemmed wine glass with ice.
Pour in Gardenista.
Garnish with cucumber ribbon and basil.
Cointreau Spritz
Bright • Sparkling • Effortless
Simple, elegant, and incredibly refreshing. This spritz comes together in seconds but looks like something you'd order on vacation.
Ingredients
1 bottle Cointreau Spritz
Ice
Orange wheel
Directions
Fill a wine glass with ice.
Pour in the Cointreau Spritz.
Garnish with an orange wheel.
Señoritas Margarita
Bold • Tangy • Summer Fiesta
Ready-to-drink never tasted so good! Add a Tajín rim and you'll feel like every day is Taco Tuesday on the dock.
Ingredients
1 can Señoritas Margarita
Ice
Lime wheel
Tajín (optional)
Directions
Rim your glass with Tajín if desired.
Fill with ice.
Pour in Señoritas.
Garnish with a lime wheel.
De Soi
Elegant • Botanical • Alcohol-Free
Looking for something sophisticated without the alcohol? De Soi delivers refreshing botanical flavors that everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
1 can De Soi
Ice
Grapefruit slice
Rosemary sprig
Directions
Fill a stemmed wine glass with ice.
Pour in De Soi.
Garnish with grapefruit and rosemary.
Hugo Spritz
Floral • Light • European Summer
The Hugo Spritz is like summer in a glass. Elderflower, prosecco, mint, and lime create a cocktail that's as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
3 oz Chloe Prosecco
1½ oz elderflower liqueur
Splash of soda water
Ice
Fresh mint
Lime wheel
Directions
Fill a wine glass with ice.
Add elderflower liqueur.
Top with prosecco.
Add a splash of soda water.
Stir gently and garnish with mint and lime.
Summer has a way of reminding us to slow down, soak up the sunshine, and savor the little moments, the laughter on the boat, stories shared around the bonfire, quiet mornings at the cabin, and sweet treats enjoyed with the people we love most. So, fill your glass, make the memories, and don't forget to raise a toast to the season that always seems to go by way too fast. Here's to sunshine, lake days, and making every sip count.