20 Fruity co*cktail Recipes for Spring and Summer (2024)

Published: / Updated: by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

These 20 must make Fruity co*cktail recipes are fresh, colorful, and delicious! Perfect for serving at your next party or for any sunny spring or summer day.

This post was first published March 20, 2017. It was updated and republished April 28, 2022, with new co*cktails, photos, and details.

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It's the middle of Spring and our minds are turning to thoughts of warmer weather and outdoor entertaining!

To celebrate the spring season, I've got 20 Must Make Fruity co*cktail Recipes. These are some of my own favorites, as well some from fellow food blogging friends.

Cheers to spring!

Table of contents

  • Berry co*cktails
    • Raspberry Mimosas
    • Marionberry Cider Crush
    • Strawberry Vodka co*cktail
    • Blueberry Cake Mojito
    • Raspberry Bellini with Lime
    • Blue Coupe co*cktail
  • Citrus co*cktails
    • Be My Clementine Sparkling Wine co*cktail
    • Citrus Bourbon Buzz
    • Grapefruit Basil Refresher co*cktail
    • Lemon and Cucumber Lemonade Vodka
    • Tangerine Champagne co*cktail
    • Lemon and Grapefruit Prosecco co*cktails
  • Melon co*cktails
    • Watermelon Mojito
    • Cantaloupe Margaritas
    • Watermelon Mint co*cktail
  • Exotic co*cktails
    • Hibiscus co*cktail Cooler
    • Pineapple Saketini
    • Picnic Punch
    • Fruity Elderflower Sangria
    • Pineapple Coconut co*cktail
  • Bar Essentials
  • PIN IT

Berry co*cktails

From raspberry to blueberry to strawberry (and more!) berry-based co*cktails are versatile, colorful, and delicious! These fruity co*cktail recipes are bursting with berry flavors.

Raspberry Mimosas

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Made with Champagne, orange juice, mint, and of course raspberries, this gorgeous drink is one of our easiest and favorite fruity co*cktail recipes!

Marionberry Cider Crush

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Made with native Oregon marionberries, this tangy, juicy co*cktail mixes in apple cider to add a crisp, tasty tartness!

Strawberry Vodka co*cktail

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This 6 ingredient drink is a balance of tart and sweetness that makes it a refreshing option for your next summer soiree.

Blueberry Cake Mojito

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This twist on a mojito uses blueberries and simple syrup to make a berry co*cktail that tastes like cake!

Raspberry Bellini with Lime

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If you're looking for the perfect brunch co*cktail, this Raspberry Lime Bellini is it. It's fruity, fizzy, and fun in a glass!

Blue Coupe co*cktail

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This delightful drink is made with prosecco, fresh blueberries, and a touch of lemon. Fruity, tangy, fizzy -- it's everything you want in a great co*cktail!

Citrus co*cktails

Citrus co*cktails are the perfect combination of refreshment and zing! And the tasty possibilities are nearly endless. Here are a few citrusy fruity co*cktail recipes to make for your next get together.

Be My Clementine Sparkling Wine co*cktail

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The sparkling wine and clementine soda give this citrusy co*cktail some fizz, while the raspberries add a pop of color and flavor!

Citrus Bourbon Buzz

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Bourbon is one of my favorite spirits. Mix it with lemonade and ice you've got a summer crowd pleaser. Couldn't be easier!

Grapefruit Basil Refresher co*cktail

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Grapefruit and basil aren't usually the first ingredients that come to mind when thinking co*cktail, but the tart and herby flavors complement each other perfectly in this whimsical drink.

Lemon and Cucumber Lemonade Vodka

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This drink is so citrusy it has lemon twice in its name! Combined with the crisp cucumber and ice cold vodka, this may soon become one of your summer faves.

Tangerine Champagne co*cktail

Sometimes you just want to slowly savor a summer drink. Enter this Tangerine Champagne co*cktail with a punch of tangerine juice, Grand Marnier, and bubbly.

Lemon and Grapefruit Prosecco co*cktails

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Two citrusy co*cktails in one recipe? Yes! Prosecco with lemon and with grapefruit juice. Make them both and serve them at your next brunch with friends!

Melon co*cktails

Melon-based co*cktails are great for spring and summer entertaining, and they can make for a nice, light aperitif before a meal with friends. These fruity co*cktail recipes are both beautiful and blissful!

Watermelon Mojito

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Some co*cktails are perfect to be made by the pitcher, and this watermelon mojito is one of them. The rum and ginger ale in this drink complement the watermelon perfectly.

Cantaloupe Margaritas

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Packed with vitamins A and C (both antioxidants!), this refreshing Cantaloupe Margarita puts a tasty spin on an old classic -- just in time for summer.

Watermelon Mint co*cktail

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Made with just 5 ingredients including watermelon, vodka, and seltzer water, this crisp, fruity co*cktail is the perfect easy summer happy hour drink.

Exotic co*cktails

If you're in the mood for more tropical flavors, like pineapple or coconut, we've got you covered. These fruity co*cktail recipes will make you feel like you've been whisked away to the islands!

Hibiscus co*cktail Cooler

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With a rich dark color reminiscent of a night sky, this floral, tequila-based co*cktail is perfect to sip on a warm summer evening.

Pineapple Saketini

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Mix things up with this sake and vodka-based summer co*cktail recipe -- fruity but not too sweet. And the pineapple chunks make a refreshing treat to eat as well.

Picnic Punch

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Mixing up a refreshing, fruity punch can be a great way to liven up your next warm weather party or intimate outing. Either way, this picnic punch hits the mark!

Fruity Elderflower Sangria

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This summery sangria uses chardonnay and elderflower liqueur instead of simple syrup as the base, then it's mixed with a bunch of fruit for a flavorful punch. Perfect to make in batches for your next backyard party.

Pineapple Coconut co*cktail

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Dark rum, juicy pineapple, and a dash of cinnamon. You may enjoy this in your backyard this summer, but you'll feel like the beach is just steps away!

Bar Essentials

  • Champagne glasses - Flutes, tulip glasses and couple style glasses are great to to have on hand.
  • Highball glasses - These are a must for some co*cktails.
  • co*cktail Shaker Bar Set - This one contains the shaker, measuring jigger and mixing spoon set.
  • Bitters - Some of these co*cktails call for bitters.
  • Corkscrew - The right corkscrew can make all the difference. Our ultimate corkscrew guide breaks down the many different types.

Dishes That Go Great With These Fruity co*cktail Recipes

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Comments

  1. Peter Korchnak says

    If you and other commenters from Portland were over the weather a month ago when you published this, how do you feel now? Geez. As a beer drinker, I'm still on porters and stouts, my winter brew preferences. Spring co*cktails sound like such a distant dream...

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  2. Lydi says

    Yay for spring co*cktail season! These all have me giddy for some outside drinking! Thanks so much for including my Grapefruit Basil Refresher! Happy spring and CHEERS! :)

    Reply

  3. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says

    This is my kind of roundup! I'd by happy with any of these, but that Pineapple Coconut co*cktail sounds delicious.

    Reply

  4. Liz says

    I cannot wait for Spring weather to arrive! The Lemon Cucumber Lemonade looks like the perfect co*cktail to enjoy on a Friday night as you unwind from a long week. :)

    Reply

  5. Ashley says

    Spring is the perfect season for sweet light and fresh beverages! This is a great list! THANKS!

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    • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

      Glad you like it! Thanks, Ashley!

  6. Ali says

    These are lovely spring co*cktails! All of these are making me wish it would stop raining already and I could sit outside on the patio, drink a co*cktail and enjoy a good book! :)

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    • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

      Yes, definitely over the rain here as well :) Thanks, Ali!

  7. Bianca Mcneace says

    Wow! That Cantaloupe Margarita looks amazing! Cannot wait to try it this week!

    Reply

    • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

      I hope you like it, Bianca! Thanks for stopping by!

  8. Melissa Chee says

    It was soooo nice to see some sun!!! Those co*cktails look lovely.

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    • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

      I know, the sun is such a tease! Thanks, Melissa!

  9. cori says

    Ouuuuu! I all all about this post - the drinks look so refreshing.

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    • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

      Thanks Cori!

  10. Erin (Platings and Pairings) says

    I am SO ready for co*cktails on the patio - Bring on the sunny Spring weather please!

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    • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

      Yes, please! Thanks, Erin!

  11. Tarryn says

    These are great, it really makes me ready for warm weather and delicious drinks!

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    • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

      I'm with ya, Tarryn! :) Thanks!

  12. Brianne says

    Nothing says spring like a refreshing spring co*cktail, and these all look amazing!

    Reply

    • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

      Thanks Brianne!

  13. Krysten says

    I love spring co*cktails, they're always so fruity and fresh tasting. The ones that you have chosen are so perfect! I am going to make these!

    Reply

    • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

      Thanks Krysten!

  14. Create/Enjoy says

    YAY spring!!! I am SO excited but it almost feels too good to be true that soon we'll have more sunny days and feel like drinking cold beverages outside! :D

    Reply

    • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

      I know - it seems like we've got so many more rainy days ahead, but more sunshine will be here SOON! :)

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