12. Elderflower smash
This pretty pink cocktail is loaded with flavor thanks to St. Germain, gin and fresh mint.
13. Watermelon mint cocktail
Mint and freshly squeezed watermelon juice are topped with prosecco to make this fun, fizzy cocktail.
14. Cranberry-mint cocktail
Cranberry isn’t just a winter flavor — paired with mint and gin, it’s thirst-quenching enough to stand up to warmer weather.
15. Raspberry, limoncello and prosecco cocktail
Is there any flavor combo more summery than raspberry and lemon? Add fresh mint and prosecco, and you have the ideal cocktail for lounging by the pool.
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16. Pineapple-cilantro margarita
Pineapple, lime and cilantro combine to make this tropical cocktail perfect for the hottest summer days.
17. The Bee’s Knees cocktail
Honey syrup and gin create a complex flavor profile in this fun drink that is only enhanced by a fresh sprig of thyme as garnish.
18. Lemon verbena gimlet
Citrusy and herbal, lemon verbena is more than at home in this charming gin gimlet.
19. Island Laurel
Oregano in a cocktail? Yes! The resinous herb brings out the best of this rum and pineapple drink.
20. The Love Potion cocktail
Blackberries and thyme make this cocktail taste like something out of an enchanted garden.
21. Pacific Passage
Lemongrass and ginger make for a spicy, fragrant cocktail that will transport you to warmer climes.
22. Fig and lemon fizz
Honey-rosemary syrup and fresh fig puree set this tastebud-tingling cocktail apart from the rest.
Originally published April 2015. Updated October 2016.
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