31 Sweet Cocktails For Super-Easy Drinking

A classic summer drink, this tropical vibe in a glass is easy enough to order out, but when you want the perfect combination of sweetness, creaminess, and slush factor, making it at home is tops. We've landed on the ideal blend of pineapple, coconut, rum, and effort that will help you reach piña colada paradise.

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Wine lovers will absolutely love these margarita slushies because of the tasty addition of sweet moscato. Simply combine all ingredients, and blend 'em up!

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Got an abundance of Key limes after making a classic Key lime pie? Use them to make this refreshing twist on a mojito. The tart Key lime juice paired with cream and a graham cracker crust-inspired rim tastes just like the fruit pie you love (but with WAY less effort 😉).

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This retro dessert cocktail deserves a spot at your next dinner party. Making a Brandy Alexander couldn’t be easier, either: Just add equal parts of brandy, dark crème de cacao, and heavy cream for a sophisticated and luxurious post-dinner cocktail. Think of it as a boozy, ultra-fancy chocolate milkshake!

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What’s not to love about a simple, classic cocktail like the Tom Collins? It’s basically a spiked and sparkling lemonade, served in a Collins glass, obviously, which immediately inducts it into the summer cocktail hall of fame.

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Bright and colorful, sweet with just a hint of booze, the Dirty Shirley Temple is quickly gaining popularity with cocktail drinkers. And who can blame them? It’s a boozy version of that nostalgic beverage so many of us grew up with—and let’s be honest, what too-sweet mocktail can’t be improved with a shot of vodka?

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Few things are as refreshing and delightful on a hot day as a frosty frozen daiquiri. Even diehard fans of piña coladas will love sipping the intoxicating blend of juicy, red strawberries brightened with lime. For best results, we call for two types of strawberries: fresh and frozen. Using frozen strawberries gives body to the drink without watering down the flavor like ice would.

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This famous tiki cocktail is as tropical as it gets. Freshly squeezed orange and lime juice deliver big citrus flavor, but its best ingredient is orgeat syrup (or, if you can't find it, almond extract). We like it hot with a spicy rim, but skip it if you like.

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Somewhere between cocktail and dessert, this Italian-influenced White Russian is hard to resist. Looking for a festive upgrade? A dash of orange bitters, a pinch of ground cinnamon, or some fresh nutmeg shavings add another dimension to this decadent drink.

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If you asked people what is the first “cocktail” they’ve ever had, they’d probably say it was a screwdriver. It’s a stalwart of college parties and boozy brunches for its simplicity and accessibility. Love two-ingredient cocktails? Why not try out another fruity classic, like the Cape Codder. Or get a little fancy with a vodka tonic.

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For a mojito, you want to muddle mint just enough so that the leaves emit their natural oils, but not too much that they bruise or break into pieces. Mix the mint with lime, rum, and simple syrup, top with soda, and you’ll swear you’re on the beach.

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How does this classic cocktail, with its combination of 5 alcohols, manage to taste incredible and resemble the taste of a lemony sweet iced tea? Other than those spirits and the all-important splash of Coca Cola, most bartenders utilize a sour mix to add a dose of acid. Use store-bought, or make your own!

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These martinis taste just like a crème brûlée with very little effort. Be sure to keep the caramel in the freezer until you're ready to serve! The caramel will eventually melt into your drink, making it extra-indulgent. 😍

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If we’re talking beach house vibes, it doesn’t get much more classic than a Bay Breeze cocktail. Vodka, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice are poured over ice to create a tall, frosty summer cocktail that’s the perfect blend of sweet and tangy, fruity and boozy.

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While the classic margarita may get all the attention stateside, the paloma (its pink-hued cousin) deserves its fair share of the spotlight. Along with its sweet, citrus-y flavor, the paloma is also perfectly simple to create, making it an ideal low-lift summer drink.

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The sweetness and subtle nuttiness of the hazelnut liqueur Frangelico is the perfect partner to rich Irish cream. The almost inevitable whipped cream mustache that follows is highly worth it.

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If it were up to Barbie, she would be sitting outside her dream house sipping cocktails all day. That’s great for her! But what about us? Well, we could always use a cocktail or mocktail, and whether it’s pink or rainbow, doesn’t matter—just pass it this way.

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To unlock the delicious concentrated flavor found in citrus skins, we made an oleo saccharum for this cocktail. Let us explain: Granulated sugar draws the flavorful essential oils out of citrus peels as they sit at room temperature. We love watching the sugar transform into a beautiful syrup, perfect for flavoring seltzer, cocktails, or desserts.

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For when you just can't get enough of arguably the best Sour Patch Kids flavor—watermelon! Feel free to infuse any of your favorite flavor of the candy in vodka too—you really can't go wrong.

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Most well-known for its provocative name, this classic drink is also one of the best ways to bring tropical vibes to your warm weather celebrations. Though it’s fallen a bit out of vogue and has become harder to order out, our recipe will have you feeling like you’re on a beach in no time.

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