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20 Fruity Cocktail Recipes for Spring & Summer

These 20 must make Fruity Cocktail recipes are fresh, colorful, and tasty! Perfect for serving at your next party or…

These 20 must make Fruity Cocktail recipes are fresh, colorful, and tasty! 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 cocktails, photos, and details.

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

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

Cheers to spring!

Berry Cocktails

From raspberry to blueberry to strawberry (and more!) berry-based cocktails are versatile, colorful, and tasty! These fruity cocktail recipes are bursting with berry flavors.

Raspberry Mimosas

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

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Marionberry Cider Crush

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

Get the Marionberry Cider Crush Cocktail recipe

Strawberry Vodka Cocktail

PHOTO CREDIT: Joyful Healthy Eats

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

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Blueberry Cake Mojito

PHOTO CREDIT: DIY Candy

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

Get the Blueberry Cake Mojito recipe

Raspberry Bellini with Lime

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

Get the Raspberry Bellini with Lime recipe

Blue Coupe Cocktail

PHOTO CREDIT: A Night Owl Blog

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 cocktail!

Get the Blueberry Coupe Cocktail recipe

Citrus Cocktails

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

Be The Clementine Sparkling Wine Cocktail

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

Get the Clementine Sparkling Wine Cocktail recipe

Citrus Bourbon Buzz

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

Get the Citrus Bourbon Buzz recipe

Grapefruit Basil Refresher Cocktail

PHOTO CREDIT: Lydi Out Loud

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

Get the Grapefruit Basil Cocktail Recipe

Lemon and Cucumber Lemonade Vodka

PHOTO CREDIT: A Worthey Read

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.

Get the Lemon Cucumber Lemonade Vodka Recipe

Tangerine Champagne Cocktail

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

Get the Tangerine Champagne Cocktail Recipe

Lemon and Grapefruit Prosecco Cocktails

PHOTO CREDIT: Tonya Staab

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

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Melon Cocktails

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

Watermelon Mojito

Some cocktails 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.

Get the Watermelon Mojito recipe

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 — simply in time for summer.

Get the Cantaloupe Margaritas recipe

Watermelon Mint Cocktail

PHOTO CREDIT: Fork in the Kitchen

Made with simply 5 ingredients including watermelon, vodka, and seltzer water, this crisp, fruity cocktail is the perfect simple summer happy hour drink.

Get the Watermelon Mint Cocktail recipe

Exotic Cocktails

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

Hibiscus Cocktail Cooler

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

Get the Hibiscus Cocktail Cooler recipe

Pineapple Saketini

PHOTO CREDIT: Lip Gloss and Crayons

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

Get the Pineapple Saketini recipe

Picnic Punch

PHOTO CREDIT: Style on Main

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!

Get the Picnic Punch recipe

Fruity Elderflower Sangria

PHOTO CREDIT: Home and Plate

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.

Get the Elderflower Sangria recipe

Pineapple Coconut Cocktail

PHOTO CREDIT: Elephantastic Vegan

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 simply steps away!

Get the Pineapple Coconut Cocktail recipe

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 cocktails.
  • Cocktail Shaker Bar Set – This one contains the shaker, measuring jigger and mixing spoon set.
  • Bitters – Some of these cocktails 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 Cocktail Recipes

Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
Sausage Frittata
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Grilled Pineapple Chicken on a platter
Grilled Pineapple Chicken
Air Fryer Teriyaki Chicken
mini fruit tarts
Mini Fruit Tarts

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