Summer entertaining season is upon us, and that means it’s time for summer cocktail recipes. All of this incredible weather calls for a celebration, whether that means a barbeque by the pool or starry evening on the deck. Throw a summer appreciation party any time with minimal effort. All you need are friends, family and these refreshing summer mixed drinks that truly rock. Get fancy with the perfect stemware and garnishes, like colorful rock candy, black salt, watermelon wedges and sugar-dipped mint leaves. Check our easy to make recipes for guacamole, dips and dressings, which you can also master with nothing but your portable blender.
Any rookie can make summer cocktail recipes in a BlendJet, from frosé and mojitos to margaritas. If you can dream it, you can drink it. If it’s fizzy, frothy or potent, we’ve mastered it and now it’s your turn! Taking your own blender to every tailgate and backyard BBQ is the ultimate party trick. It’s fun to make learning how to bartend anywhere a summer goal. There’s a perfect drink for every occasion and hot weather mood.
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Total Time: Less than 5 minutes
Servings: 1-2
INGREDIENTS
3 oz white rum
1/4 cup lime juice
1 Tbsp agave, or sweetener of choice
1/2 cup strawberries, frozen and sliced
Ice, float to top
DIRECTIONS
To make this summer cocktail recipe, add rum, lime juice, agave, and strawberries to the BlendJet. Add ice until the liquid floats to the top. Blend for 1-2 cycles.
Frozen Piña Colada
Total Time: Less than 5 minutes
Servings: 1
INGREDIENTS
2 oz white rum
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup coconut milk, full fat
Ice, float to top
DIRECTIONS
Add rum, pineapple juice, and coconut milk to the BlendJet. Add ice until the liquid floats to the top. Blend all of the ingredients for 1 cycle to put the finishing touches on this delicious summer cocktail recipe.
Frozen Paloma
Total Time: Less than 5 minutes
Servings: 1
INGREDIENTS
2 oz tequila
3/4 cup grapefruit juice
1/4 cup lime juice
1 Tbsp agave, or sweetener of choice
Ice, float to top
DIRECTIONS
Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave to the BlendJet. Add ice until the liquid floats to the top. Blend this summer mixed drink for 1 cycle.
Frosé
Total Time: Less than 5 minutes
Servings: 2
INGREDIENTS
1 cup rosé wine
1 cup strawberries, frozen and sliced
1 Tbsp agave, or sweetener of choice
Ice, float to top
DIRECTIONS
Add rosé wine, strawberries, and agave to the BlendJet. Add ice until the liquid floats to the top. Blend this summer cocktail recipe for 1-2 cycles.
Frozen Sangria
Total Time: Less than 5 minutes
Servings: 2
INGREDIENTS
1 cup red wine
2 Tbsp orange liqueur
2 Tbsp lime juice
1-2 Tbsp maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
Mixed berries, frozen, float to top
DIRECTIONS
Add red wine, orange liqueur, lime juice, and maple syrup to the BlendJet. Add frozen berries until the liquid floats to the top. Blend for 1 cycle.
Mojito Slushy
Total Time: Less than 5 minutes
Servings: 1-2
INGREDIENTS
3 oz white rum
1/3 cup lime juice
15 mint leaves
1-2 Tbsp agave, or sweetener of choice
Ice, float to top
DIRECTIONS
Add rum, lime juice, mint leaves, and agave to the BlendJet. Add ice to this summer cocktail recipe until the liquid floats to the top. Blend this summer mixed drink for 1 cycle. Frozen Margarita
Total Time: Less than 5 minutes
Servings: 2
INGREDIENTS
4 oz tequila
1/2 cup lime juice
2 oz triple sec
1 Tbsp agave, or sweetener of choice
Ice, float to top
DIRECTIONS
Add tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and agave to the BlendJet. Add ice until the liquid floats to the top. Blend for 1 cycle.