21 Refreshing Pool Party Drinks

Spiked Watermelon Lemonade

This refreshing twist on classic lemonade will be a hit at any pool party, providing a perfect blend of sweet, tart, and a hint of booze.

Ingredients:

• 8 cups watermelon, cubed
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup vodka
• ½ cup simple syrup
• Ice cubes

Cooking method:

1. Blend the watermelon cubes until smooth, then strain the juice into a pitcher.
2. Add lemon juice, vodka, and simple syrup to the watermelon juice and stir well.
3. Serve over ice cubes in a chilled glass.

Pineapple Coconut Cooler

A tropical delight, this cooler is perfect for relaxing by the pool, combining the freshness of pineapple with creamy coconut.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• ½ cup rum
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Ice cubes

Cooking method:

1. In a blender, combine pineapple juice, coconut milk, rum, and lime juice.
2. Blend until smooth and frothy.
3. Pour over ice cubes and enjoy.

Blueberry Mojito Mocktail

For those who prefer a non-alcoholic option, this mocktail delivers a burst of blueberry flavor with a refreshing mint twist.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 10 mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• Club soda
• Ice cubes

Cooking method:

1. Muddle blueberries, mint leaves, lime juice, and sugar in a glass.
2. Add ice cubes and top with club soda.
3. Stir gently and garnish with a mint sprig.

Mango Margarita

This vibrant mango margarita is both sweet and tangy, making it a perfect poolside sipper.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups mango chunks
• 1 cup tequila
• ½ cup Triple Sec
• ¼ cup lime juice
• Salt for rimming
• Ice cubes

Cooking method:

1. Blend mango chunks until smooth, then mix with tequila, Triple Sec, and lime juice.
2. Rim glasses with salt and pour the mixture over ice cubes.
3. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Cucumber Mint Sparkler

Light and bubbly, this cucumber mint sparkler is an invigorating drink to keep you cool under the sun.

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 10 mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Sparkling water
• Ice cubes

Cooking method:

1. Muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves in a pitcher.
2. Add lime juice and fill with sparkling water.
3. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with extra mint.

Peach Iced Tea Sangria

This peach-infused iced tea sangria is an elegant addition to any pool party with its fruity and floral notes.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups brewed and chilled black tea
• 1 cup peach slices
• ½ cup white wine
• ¼ cup brandy
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Ice cubes

Cooking method:

1. Combine black tea, peach slices, white wine, brandy, and honey in a large pitcher.
2. Stir and refrigerate for at least an hour.
3. Serve over ice cubes, garnishing with extra peach slices.

Strawberry Basil Fizz

Aromatic basil enhances the sweet flavor of strawberries in this fizzy and fun summer drink.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup strawberries, hulled
• 6 basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Club soda
• Ice cubes

Cooking method:

1. Muddle strawberries, basil leaves, lemon juice, and honey in a shaker.
2. Add ice cubes, shake, and strain into a glass.
3. Top with club soda and garnish with a basil leaf.

Kiwi Lime Spritz

Tangy and bubbly, this kiwi lime spritz pairs perfectly with the summer heat, offering a refreshing lift.

Ingredients:

• 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon agave syrup
• Prosecco
• Ice cubes

Cooking method:

1. Muddle kiwi slices and lime juice in a glass.
2. Add agave syrup and fill the glass with Prosecco.
3. Stir gently and serve over ice cubes.

Raspberry Lemon Gin Fizz

This elegant cocktail combines the tartness of raspberries with the zest of lemon and juniper notes of gin.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 ounce gin
• Club soda
• Ice cubes

Cooking method:

1. Muddle raspberries, lemon juice, and sugar in a shaker.
2. Add gin and ice cubes, then shake well.
3. Strain into a glass, top with club soda, and garnish with raspberries.

Tropical Punch

Bursting with exotic flavors, this tropical punch is a vibrant and festive addition to any poolside gathering.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• ½ cup grenadine
• ½ cup coconut rum
• Ice cubes

Cooking method:

1. In a pitcher, mix together orange juice, pineapple juice, grenadine, and coconut rum.
2. Stir well and pour over ice cubes in individual glasses.
3. Garnish with a slice of orange or a cherry.