25 refreshing summer drinks

Sunset Magazine

Make martinis, margaritas, smoothies, and more cooling drinks that are ready in less than 30 minutes.


Frosty Lemon Martini
We take the lemon to a whole new level in this version of the lemondrop.

Recipe
Yield: Serves 2

Ingredients
1 tablespoon sugar
Lemon wedge
1 cup crushed ice
6 tablespoons chilled lemon-flavored vodka (3 oz.; see notes)
2 tablespoons chilled lemon-flavored liqueur (1 oz.; see notes)
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 thin strips (3 in. long) lemon peel

Preparation
1. Pour sugar onto a small, rimmed plate. Rub rims of two martini glasses with lemon wedge to moisten, then dip rims into sugar to coat (see notes).
2. Place ice in a cocktail shaker. Add vodka, liqueur, and lemon juice. Shake until mixture is very cold, about 10 seconds. Strain into glasses. Garnish each with a twist of lemon peel.


Fritz's Sonoran Sunset
Prickly pear and grapefruit juice work well to complement a good tequila in this desert thirst quencher.
> Get the recipe


Sunset-rita
Try our take on the classic cocktail, developed for Sunset's 2007 Celebration Weekend. This one starts out orange then fades slowly into tart, red pomegranate juice-clearly showing how it got its name.
> Get the recipe


Blueberry-Coconut Slush
A tall glass of this creamy, fruity drink will turn a hot day into a cool treat.
> Get the recipe


Pisco Sour
Creamy lime with a frothy top makes an elegant offering to any summer gathering.
> Get the recipe


Guava-Lime Coolers
Grenadine adds a pretty coral tinge to this easy mix of guava, lime, and rum.
> Get the recipe

SEE ALL THE SUMMER DRINKS

Related:
7 great grilling wines
5 boutique distilleries
7 wine desserts