Easy Summer Cocktails Everyone Loves

6 Easy Summer Cocktails Everyone Loves

Sunshine, laughter, and good company—that’s the recipe for a perfect summer gathering. But what truly upgrades an affair from a casual get-together to an unforgettable event?

Refreshing summer cocktails, of course! With a few simple ingredients and a touch of creativity, you can elevate your summer soirées with easy-to-make cocktails that will have your guests raving and dancing the night away.

What are you waiting for? Say cheers to these easy summer cocktails!

1. Mojito

Two glasses of mojito on a table with lime wedges

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The quintessential summer cocktail, Mojito is a refreshing blend of mint, lime, and rum that will transport you and your guests to the tropics with every sip. It’s the perfect cooling cocktail for summer work parties and end-of-summer celebrations!

Ingredients:

2 oz. white rum
1 oz. fresh lime juice
1 oz. simple syrup
8-10 fresh mint leaves
Club soda
Lime wedge for garnish

How to Make Mojito:

In a glass, muddle mint leaves with simple syrup and lime juice.
Add the rum and fill the glass with ice.
Top with club soda and stir gently.
Garnish with a lime wedge.

🌿 Pro Tip: Use fresh, fragrant mint for the best flavour! Gently bruise the leaves to release their aroma and you’ve got yourself one of the most refreshing summer cocktails around.

2. Aperol Spritz

Two glasses of Aperol Spritz beside two orange wedges

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Bright, bubbly, and oh-so-refreshing—the Aperol Spritz is an iconic Italian aperitivo perfect for raising a glass indoors on a sultry summer night. It’s one of our favourite easy summer cocktails for milestone birthday parties and cocktail receptions.

Ingredients:

3 oz. Aperol
3 oz. prosecco
2 oz. club soda
Orange slice for garnish

How to Make Aperol Spritz:

Fill a wine glass with crushed ice.
Add the Aperol and prosecco.
Top with club soda and gently stir.
Garnish with an orange slice.

🍹Pro Tip: If you want to enjoy summer drinks without getting too buzzed, use more club soda and less Aperol to lower the alcohol content.

3. Tequila Sunrise

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Stunning sunrise hues make this refreshing summer cocktail a showstopper perfect for brightening up any indoor soirée with your friends or coworkers. We’d even go so far as to say it’s one of the best summer cocktails for just about any event, ever.

Ingredients:

2 oz. tequila
4 oz. orange juice
1 oz. grenadine syrup
Orange slice and cherry for garnish

How to Make Tequila Sunrise:

Fill a highball glass with ice.
Add the tequila and orange juice.
Slowly pour the grenadine over the back of a spoon, allowing it to settle at the bottom of the glass.
Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.

4. Paloma

Three glasses of pink Paloma summer cocktails on a tray with lime and grapefruit wedges

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Like a ray of Mexican sunshine, the bright pink drink is summer’s ultimate crowd-pleaser. This refreshing cocktail is a great treat for any hot day, but especially for summer brunch parties with friends!

Ingredients:

2 oz. tequila blanco
4 oz. grapefruit soda (or fresh grapefruit juice topped with soda water)
1 oz. lime juice
1⁄4 oz. simple syrup (optional)
Salt or sugar for rimming the glass
Grapefruit wedge for garnish

How to Make Paloma:

Run a grapefruit or lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip it in sugar or salt to create a sugared or salted rim.
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
Add tequila, grapefruit soda (or juice and soda water), lime juice, and simple syrup (if using).
Gently stir to combine.
Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

5. Long Island Iced Tea

Long Islang Iced Tea in a highball glass surrounded by bar tools

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This iconic summer cocktail brings the party to any summer gathering with its madcap mix of vodka, tequila, rum, gin, and triple sec. Don’t be fooled by the unassuming appearance—as far as easy summer cocktails go, this one packs a serious punch that’s not for the faint of heart.

Ingredients:

1/2 oz. vodka
1/2 oz. tequila
1/2 oz. light rum
1/2 oz. triple sec
1/2 oz. gin
fresh lemon juice
simple syrup
Cola

How to Make Long Island Iced Tea:

Fill a highball glass with ice.
Add all the spirits, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
Top with cola and gently stir.

6. Moscow Mule

Top view of two Moscow Mule cocktails with lime wedges and mint sprigs

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A zippy ginger-lime refresher with a fun kick, the Moscow Mule is summer’s coolest copper cup cocktail. This classic drink is one of the best easy summer cocktails for corporate team buildings, game nights, and casual warm-weather reunions with your friends or colleagues.

Ingredients:

2 oz. vodka
4-6 oz. ginger beer
1 oz. fresh lime juice
Lime wedge for garnish
Mint sprig for garnish (optional)

How to Make Moscow Mule:

Fill a copper mug or rocks glass with ice cubes.
Add the vodka and lime juice.
Top with cold ginger beer and gently stir to combine.
Garnish with a lime wedge and mint sprig (if desired).

🌸 Pro Tip: For a more aesthetic presentation, get creative with garnishes like crystallized lime, lime wheels, or edible flowers.

Spice up Your Summer Parties at The Loft on King

Summer and refreshing cocktails go hand-in-hand—and there’s no better way to elevate your warm-weather gatherings than by treating your guests to the exceptional cocktail creations at The Loft on King.

Our unique event space in the heart of downtown Toronto offers the perfect setting for summer events, and we also provide unparalleled mixology services to ensure your cocktails are just as extraordinary as the venue itself. Our bar team will turn these easy summer cocktails into showstopping signature sippers.

Don’t settle for ordinary summer drinks for your next event this season. Let our talented bar team handle the drinks while you sit back, relax, and bask in the joy of hosting a summer event your guests will never forget!

Contact our event team today!