Food and Recipes Drinks 21 Pink Cocktails For Every Occasion By Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon Wells Mary Shannon is an Associate Digital Editor and has been on the Southern Living team since 2017. She helps run the brand's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok, where she's happily behind the scenes. When she's not ruffling feathers with an etiquette poll via Instagram Stories, she's writing content for the website and assisting in various print projects like gift guides and home stories. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on May 23, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Helen Norman; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns Whether you're sitting on the porch, watching the sunset, throwing a cookout, going to a luncheon, or relaxing at the beach, there are plenty of times that a refreshing cocktail fits right in during the summertime. Summer cocktails should cool you off and showcase the season's fresh produce at the same time. Some of our favorite summer fruits, like watermelons, strawberries, and raspberries, make delicious and pretty drinks. These pink cocktails will wow at any table, and you'll love how they taste. Whether you're hosting a shower or luncheon that needs an elegant sipper or looking for a big-batch beer cocktail to serve at a backyard barbecue, why not go pink? These cocktails are bold, fun, and perfect for a summer photo opp. Whether you opt for a pink vodka drink, pink wine drink, or even a pink whiskey drink, these recipes will surely be the hit of summer. 01 of 21 Watermelon Margaritas Southern Living Add a little summer freshness to taco night with this fruity margarita recipe courtesy of our friends at the National Watermelon Promotion Board. 02 of 21 Bourbon Cola Grenadine Slush Caitlin Bensel If cherry-Coke slushies were your favorite summer treat as a kid, this boozy version is the poolside sipper you need. 03 of 21 Lucy Buffett's Bama Breeze Cocktail Courtesy of Lucy Buffett This fruity cocktail, made with some of Lucy Buffett's favorite ingredients like ruby red grapefruit-flavored vodka and cranberry juice, will have you wishing your toes were in the sand (if they're not already!). 04 of 21 Watermelon Sangria Katie Jacobs Make a pitcher of this summer drink to serve a crowd. 05 of 21 Kentucky Oaks Lily Drink Southern Living This cocktail is the signature drink of the Kentucky Oaks, the race the day before the Kentucky Derby. 06 of 21 Elderflower-Champagne Cocktail Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs Add edible flowers to this sweet spring drink. 07 of 21 Blackberry Bramble Pisco Sours Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Stylist: Tina Stamos Take advantage of in-season berries with this flavorful drink recipe. 08 of 21 Salty Dog Cocktail Caitlin Bensel This cocktail is refreshing and fruity without too much sweetness. 09 of 21 Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox Mojitos get a makeover thanks to the addition of watermelon and mint. 10 of 21 Sparkling Punch Photo: Jennifer Davick Substitute champagne for club soda to make this mocktail a cocktail. 11 of 21 Key Lime Daiquiris Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Just one sip and this drink will transport you to vacation mode with this sweet cocktail. 12 of 21 Raspberry Beer Cocktail Charles Walton IV This beer cocktail is the best recipe for serving a crowd, so start planning a summer cookout before the season is gone. 13 of 21 Sparkling Cherry Limeade Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Annette Joseph; Food Styling: Cynthia Groseclose Make this margarita-inspired recipe without alcohol if you prefer, but we recommend tequila and orange liqueur if you're prepping for an adult-only crowd. 14 of 21 Pink Cadillac Margaritas Jennifer Davick Finish these perfectly pink margaritas with a sparkling sugar-and-salt rim, making them look festive for any celebration. Prep this five-ingredient drink recipe a few hours before guests arrive and let it chill in the fridge. 15 of 21 Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails Chris M. Rogers This big-batch cocktail recipe combines Southern flavor with one of our favorite summer fruits for a comforting and refreshing sip. 16 of 21 Raspberry Limeade Granita Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham There's nothing better on a hot summer afternoon than a frozen drink, especially when it has rum in it. This four-ingredient recipe is simple but delicious. 17 of 21 Tarragon-Hibiscus Gin Spritzer Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Tarragon brings that "can't-quite-put-a-finger-on-it" flavor to this light, fizzy drink that we could sip all day long. 18 of 21 Strawberry Margarita Spritzers Becky Luigart-Stayner Give your classic margarita recipe a summery, bubbly upgrade with club soda and strawberry daiquiri mix. 19 of 21 Azalea Cocktail Ivy Odom This drink is a spring-time staple of the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. 20 of 21 Strawberry Piña Coladas Photographer and props: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Add some color to this tropical drink with the addition of summer strawberries. 21 of 21 Summer Cobbler Cocktail Helen Norman; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns If you usually save whiskey cocktails for the winter, this fruity cocktail will make you believe in summer whiskey drinks. Pick up fresh blackberries and locally made blackberry preserves at your farmers' market to make this cocktail. Frequently Asked Questions Is there pink alcohol? Alcoholic spirits infused with something (rose petals, grapefruit, wine) will create a pink beverage. Distillers of gin, vodka, and various liqueurs have created pink alcoholic spirits that give cocktails a pink hue. What are some generally-known pink cocktails? Some popular pink cocktails include the Cosmopolitan or French Martini, made with vodka, and the Pink Gin or Pink Lady, made with gin. The Kir Royal is a French apéritif or drink that stimulates your appetite before dinner, made with blackcurrant liqueur and champagne. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit