Wishful Drinking: 11 Summer Cocktails Perfect for Memorial Day Weekend

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…because the perfect cocktail really completes any summer day.

Best Summer Cocktails and Drinks in 2016

Editor’s picks for the best summer cocktails of 2017 (and the perfect way to spend your Memorial Day Weekend).  The sun, beach, sand and an easy breezy cocktail…it’s all you really need to help wind down and enjoy the summer.  Check out our favorite drinks you must try this season.

1.  Whiskey Smash with Mint & Agave Summer Cocktail

Whiskey Smash Cocktail

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2.  Summer 2017 Sangria with Watermelon and Pineapple

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3.  Spiked Ice Tea Juliette with Bourbon

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4.  The Ultimate Spicy Jalapeño Margarita Recipe

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5.  Watermelon, Lime, and Cucumber Summer Cocktail

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6.  Calming Beach Ginger Margarita

Ginger Margarita with Salt

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7.  Classically Cold & Refreshing Moscow Mule

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8.  Pineapple Tequila Summer Breeze Cocktail

Pineapple and Tequila Cocktail

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9.  Adult Blackberry Champagne Popsicles

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10.  The Uniquely Perfect Pear & Lemon Tom Collins

Pear Tom Collins

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11.  Raspberry Sorbet Champagne Cocktail

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