Summer has finally arrived, and with it, the perfect excuse to dust off your cocktail shaker and get creative! There’s nothing quite like a cool, refreshing drink on a hot day, especially when that drink just happens to be as pretty as it is delicious. This season, we’re shaking things up (pun intended) by focusing on one of our favorite flavors: pink!
From fruity fizzes to sophisticated sours, these 20 refreshing pink cocktail recipes are sure to quench your thirst and satisfy your sense of adventure. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just looking for a new drink to try at your local bar, we’ve got you covered with everything from classic margaritas to innovative twists on timeless favorites.
Stay tuned for the full list of recipes and get ready to make this summer one to remember!
Strawberry Rosé Spritzer
Beat the heat with this sweet and bubbly drink perfect for warm weather gatherings or a relaxing evening at home. This refreshing twist on traditional spritzers combines the sweetness of strawberries with the fruity charm of rosé.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle (750ml) dry rosé wine
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 liter sparkling water
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine sliced strawberries and granulated sugar. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to allow the strawberries to release their juice and sweetness.
2. Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the pitcher, discarding the solids.
3. Add the dry rosé wine to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5. Just before serving, add the sparkling water and stir gently.
6. Serve chilled, garnished with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (depending on chilling time)
Watermelon Pink Margarita
Add a splash of sunshine to your gatherings with this sweet and tangy Watermelon Pink Margarita. The combination of watermelon puree, tequila, lime juice, and a touch of grenadine creates a unique flavor profile that’s perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups watermelon puree
– 2 ounces tequila
– 1 ounce fresh lime juice
– 1/2 ounce triple sec
– 1/2 ounce grenadine
– Salt, for rimming glass
– Ice
– Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Rim a rocks glass with salt.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and watermelon puree.
3. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
5. Drizzle grenadine slowly down the side of the glass to create a pink hue.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a cocktail!
Raspberry Gin Fizz
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing Raspberry Gin Fizz, perfect for warm weather and social gatherings. This fruity twist on the classic gin fizz is sure to impress!
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz gin
– 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
– 3 oz club soda
– Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the raspberries with the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup until the berries are crushed and the mixture is well combined.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
4. Top with club soda and stir gently to combine.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in just a few minutes.
Pink Grapefruit Mojito
Elevate your mojito game with this vibrant pink grapefruit twist! This refreshing cocktail is perfect for warm weather and will transport you to a sunny day.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz white rum
– 1 oz fresh lime juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 oz pink grapefruit juice
– 6-8 mint leaves
– Club soda
– Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions:
1. Muddle the mint leaves with a pinch of salt in a cocktail shaker.
2. Add the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill with ice.
3. Shake until chilled (about 15-20 seconds).
4. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
5. Top with pink grapefruit juice and club soda.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: None! Just shake, strain, and enjoy!
Cherry Blossom Martini
Celebrate the beauty of cherry blossoms with this elegant martini, combining sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Vodka
– 1/2 oz Cherry Liqueur
– 1/2 oz Lime Juice
– 1/2 oz Simple Syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Splash of Sparkling Water
– Fresh Cherry Slice or Edible Flower for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, cherry liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake gently to combine and chill ingredients (about 15-20 seconds).
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Top with a splash of sparkling water.
6. Garnish with a fresh cherry slice or edible flower.
Cooking Time: None
Pink Lemonade Vodka Punch
This fruity and bubbly punch is perfect for warm weather gatherings, parties, or just a fun treat at home. With the added zing of vodka, it’s sure to be a hit with your friends and family!
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups pink lemonade
– 1 cup vodka (such as Absolut or Ketel One)
– 1 can (12 oz) of ginger ale
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Sliced lemons and ice for serving
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine pink lemonade and vodka.
2. Stir in the simple syrup until fully dissolved.
3. Add the ginger ale and stir gently to combine.
4. Chill the punch in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
5. Serve over ice with sliced lemons and enjoy!
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready when you are.
Peach and Rose Sangria
This sangria recipe combines the sweetness of peaches with the elegance of rose, perfect for warm weather gatherings. The result is a fruity and fragrant drink that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
– 1 cup of fresh peach slices
– 1/4 cup of rose syrup (or 2 tablespoons of rose extract)
– 1 orange, sliced
– 1 lemon, sliced
– 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine the white wine, peach slices, and rose syrup (or extract).
2. Add the sliced orange and lemon to the pitcher.
3. Stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved.
4. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Serve the sangria chilled, garnished with fresh mint leaves.
Cooking Time: None
Pink Passionfruit Daiquiri
Escape to the tropics with this vibrant and fruity take on the classic daiquiri, featuring sweet and tangy passionfruit puree.
Ingredients:
• 2 oz white rum
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz simple syrup
• 1/4 cup passionfruit puree
• Ice cubes
• Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to combine and chill.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice cubes.
5. Pour in the passionfruit puree and stir gently.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Cooking Time: None (just shake, pour, and serve!)
Enjoy your Pink Passionfruit Daiquiri!
Lychee and Rose Cocktail
Experience the exotic fusion of tropical flavors with this refreshing Lychee and Rose Cocktail. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or special occasions, this drink is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz Vodka
– 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
– 1/2 oz Simple Syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/4 oz Rose Liqueur
– 1/4 oz Lychee Liqueur
– Splash of Sparkling Water
– Edible flowers or rose petals for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, lime juice, simple syrup, rose liqueur, and lychee liqueur.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Top with a splash of sparkling water.
6. Garnish with edible flowers or rose petals, if desired.
Cooking Time: None (ready in minutes)
Pink Paloma with Grapefruit
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing twist on the classic Paloma. The addition of grapefruit adds a tangy and revitalizing touch to this pink-hued drink.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz tequila
– 1 oz grapefruit juice
– 1/2 oz lime juice
– 1/2 oz agave syrup
– Slice of grapefruit, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
Cooking Time: None
Tips:
– Adjust the amount of grapefruit juice to your taste, depending on how tart you like it.
– For an added touch, rim the glass with salt and chili powder for a spicy kick!
Strawberry Basil Smash
Elevate your summer gatherings with this sweet and savory cocktail that combines the flavors of fresh strawberries, basil, and bourbon.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups hulled and sliced strawberries
– 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
– 1 1/2 oz bourbon
– 1/2 oz lemon juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Ice
– Club soda
– Fresh strawberry slices and basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the strawberries and basil leaves with a muddler or the back of a spoon until the mixture is well combined and the flavors are released.
2. Add the bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
3. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with ice. Top with club soda.
4. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and basil leaves.
Cooking Time: None needed!
Pink Champagne Mimosa
Elevate your brunch game with this stunning pink version of the classic mimosa. Made with champagne and a splash of grenadine, this drink is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup champagne
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons grenadine syrup
• Ice cubes
• Fresh raspberries or strawberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. Fill a champagne flute with ice cubes.
2. Pour in the champagne, leaving about 1 inch at the top.
3. Add 1-2 tablespoons of orange juice, depending on your desired level of sweetness.
4. Add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of grenadine syrup, stirring gently to combine.
5. Garnish with fresh raspberries or strawberries, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! Simply assemble and serve.
Raspberry Cosmopolitan
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing Raspberry Cosmopolitan recipe!
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz vodka
– 3/4 oz triple sec
– 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
– 1/2 cup raspberries, pureed
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add vodka, triple sec, lime juice, raspberry puree, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in just a few minutes.
Enjoy your sweet and tangy Raspberry Cosmopolitan!
Pink Pineapple Rum Punch
Looking for a refreshing and fruity cocktail perfect for warm weather gatherings or tropical-themed parties? Look no further! This Pink Pineapple Rum Punch recipe is sure to please, with its sweet and tangy flavor profile.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups pineapple juice
– 1 cup coconut cream
– 1/2 cup dark rum
– 1/4 cup grenadine syrup
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Splash of lemon-lime soda
– Fresh pineapple wedges and cherry halves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine pineapple juice, coconut cream, dark rum, grenadine syrup, and simple syrup. Stir until well combined.
2. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
3. Just before serving, add a splash of lemon-lime soda and stir gently.
4. Serve the Pink Pineapple Rum Punch over ice in glasses and garnish with fresh pineapple wedges and cherry halves.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready to serve immediately.
Rose Petal Gin Sour
This elegant cocktail combines the floral sweetness of rose petals with the tangy zip of a classic gin sour. Perfect for warm weather or special occasions, this drink is sure to impress.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Rose-infused gin (see note)
– 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/2 oz rose syrup (or 1/4 tsp dried rose petals, steeped in 1/2 oz hot water)
– Egg white
– Dash of orange bitters
– Ice
– Lemon twist or rose petal, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and rose syrup (or steeped petals).
3. Add egg white and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to emulsify.
4. Strain into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Add a dash of orange bitters.
6. Garnish with a lemon twist or a dried rose petal.
Cooking Time: None, as this is a cocktail!
Pink Guava Margarita
This refreshing cocktail combines the tartness of guava with the tanginess of lime, perfect for warm weather or any occasion that calls for a fruity twist.
Ingredients:
– 2 ounces tequila
– 1 ounce pink guava puree
– 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 ounce triple sec
– Salt, for rimming glass
– Lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Rim a rocks glass with salt.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, guava puree, lime juice, and triple sec.
3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Cooking Time: None! This cocktail is ready to serve in just a few minutes.
Cranberry and Pomegranate Spritz
This refreshing spritzer is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet pomegranate juice, and bubbly Prosecco will leave you feeling merry and bright.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups cranberry juice
– 1 cup pomegranate juice
– 1 bottle Prosecco (750ml)
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Slices of orange or lemon for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine cranberry juice and pomegranate juice.
2. Add the simple syrup and stir until dissolved.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
4. Just before serving, pour in the Prosecco and stir gently.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with slices of orange or lemon.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in a jiffy.
Pink Coconut Colada
This refreshing drink combines the creamy richness of coconut with the sweetness of pineapple and a hint of pink color, perfect for warm weather or any occasion that calls for a tropical getaway.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups coconut water
– 1 cup pineapple juice
– 1/4 cup coconut cream
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
– 1/4 teaspoon grenadine syrup (for the pink color)
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine coconut water, pineapple juice, and honey. Stir until the honey is dissolved.
2. Add coconut cream and lime juice. Stir well to combine.
3. Add grenadine syrup and stir gently to achieve the desired pink color.
4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This drink is ready in no time.
Pink Hibiscus Tequila Sunrise
Elevate your cocktail game with this vibrant and fruity twist on the classic Tequila Sunrise. The addition of pink hibiscus syrup adds a sweet and tangy flavor profile that’s perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz tequila
– 1 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
– 1/2 oz pink hibiscus syrup (see note)
– Splash of grenadine
– Club soda
– Ice
– Orange slice and cherry, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Pour in the tequila, orange juice, and pink hibiscus syrup.
3. Add a splash of grenadine and stir gently.
4. Top with club soda and garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
Cooking Time: None! This cocktail is ready to serve immediately.
Strawberry Rhubarb Bellini
Elevate your brunch game with this refreshing twist on the classic Bellini cocktail, featuring sweet strawberries and tart rhubarb.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
– 1/2 cup fresh rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces
– 1 cup Prosecco or sparkling wine
– 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, puree the strawberries and rhubarb until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
3. Chill the pureed mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
4. Just before serving, stir in the sugar (if using).
5. Pour 1-2 ounces of the puree into a chilled glass filled with ice.
6. Top with Prosecco or sparkling wine.
7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in no time.
Summary
Get ready to beat the summer heat with these refreshing pink cocktails! From fruity spritzers to bubbly mimosas, we’ve rounded up 20 delicious recipes that are sure to please. Try our Strawberry Rosé Spritzer, Watermelon Pink Margarita, or Raspberry Gin Fizz for a taste of summer in every sip. With flavors ranging from sweet and tangy to tart and fruity, there’s something for everyone on this list. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or just want a fun drink to enjoy on a hot day, these pink cocktails are sure to be a hit!
