Look, not every sweltering-hot summer day calls for a hard seltzer or refreshing shandy (we’re looking at you, Giada De Laurentiis). Sometimes, a bright, fresh cocktail is just what the day calls for; and according to Pinterest’s July trends, that’s exactly what we’ll find — and more.
“With summer in full swing and many bars closed, cocktail mixology is clearly the most chill DIY trend of the season,” the trend report states.
Take one quick scroll through Pinterest for cocktail recipes, and you’ll notice four summer cocktail trends this month: They’re colorful and color-changing, thanks to an Asian tea called butterfly pea flower tea that starts blue and transforms into a lavender hue once mixed with lemon (it’s magical); they’re healthier, embracing fresh, seasonal ingredients such as strawberries; they’re sugar bombs, with some topped with cotton candy, Starburst, and other sweet treats; and some even nix the alcohol altogether.
Ahead are the most popular cocktails on Pinterest this month. And trust us, you’ll want to try every one of them.
Cotton Candy Cocktail
In addition to a handful of cotton candy (and don’t eat it before you finish mixing the cocktail!), you’ll need cotton candy or marshmallow vodka, X-rated Fusion Liqueur, seltzer water, and lime juice.
“These colorful, boozy blends are trending in the form of multicolor Skittles margaritas, pink Starburst martinis, and neon green Pop Rocks shots, among many others,” Pinterest states.
Get the recipe at A Subtle Revelry.
Pink Starburst Martinis
Vodka and candy? We’ll take two of these Pink Starburst Martinis that mix together vodka, strawberry kiwi juice, and strawberry-flavored selzer water — and topped with pink Starburst.
Get the recipe at Boston Chic Party.
Ginger Turmeric Lemonade
For an anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, heart-healthy cocktail boasting many other health benefits, combine fresh ginger, turmeric root, lemon, coconut nectar or dates, and a touch of black peppercorns.
Get the recipe at Veggie Society.
Aloe Vera Margarita
Aloe vera drink recipes saw a more than 65 percent spike in search on Pinterest last month compared to June 2019, with Wicked Spatula’s recipe one of the most popular ones.
Described as the “perfect digestive elixir,” this Aloe Vera Margarita calls for aloe vera juice, agave tequila, lime juice, and honey syrup.
Get the recipe at Wicked Spatula.
Strawberry Rosé Mint Limeade
There’s nothing quite like bringing home a batch of fresh strawberries in the summertime. Why not put them to good use?
To make Table for Two’s refreshing Strawberry Rosé Mint Limeade, you’ll need one cup of fresh strawberries, agave nectar, lime juice, mint leaves, and rosé or sparkling water.
Get the recipe at Table for Two.
Rose Lemon Spritzer
“Expectant mamas-to-be are also leaving no ‘mocktail recipes’ (37X) unmixed as ‘pregnancy mocktails’ (up 2X) feature refreshing fruits and herbs in place of more sugary juices,” Pinterest states.
Aside from being alcohol-free Half Baked Harvest’s mocktail is gorgeous and easy to make. Simply mix rose water, lemon juice, honey, blood orange or pomegranate juice, and sparkling water, and garnish with fresh roses.
Get the recipe at Half Baked Harvest.
Sparkling Citrus Pomegranate Mocktail
One Lovely Life describes this mocktail best: “This bright, crisp pomegranate drink has a delicious sweet-tart flavor and just enough bubbles to keep things fun.”
Get the recipe at One Lovely Life.
Bee’s Knees
The Bee’s Knees cocktail, a Prohibition-Era drink, has seen a more than 83 percent increase in searches — and for good reason. It’s made with three simple ingredients: gin, lemon juice, and honey syrup.
Get the recipe at Kitchen Swagger.
Bahama Mama
Pass the rum — in the form of this colorful Bahama Mama cocktail. According to Pinterest, users have searched “Bahama mama drink recipe” 12-times more than they did around this time last year, with Stay Snatched’s recipe one of the most popular.
Pick up pineapple juice and orange juice on your next Trader Joe’s run, and mix them with some dark rum, coconut rum, club soda, and grenadine.
Get the recipe at Stay Snatched.
Sake Fizz
Food Duchess’ Sake Fizz cocktail is part vodka, sake and peach syrup, and part Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, which gives the cocktail that lavender hue atop.
Get the recipe at Food Duchess.
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