Summer Drinks

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Family enjoying frozen cocktails made with a home machine during a severe summer heatwave, finding cool relief and fun.
Drinks

Heatwaves Drive Unprecedented Surge in Frozen Cocktail Maker Demand

In July, sales of frozen drink makers surged by an astonishing 350% nationwide, as Americans sought immediate, personal relief from record-breaking heatwaves, according to The Industry Fashion .

Daniel Moretti·July 14, 2026
Assortment of premium and novelty canned cocktails displayed on a picnic table, showcasing summer drink trends and innovative flavors.
Drinks

Summer Canned Cocktail Trends Spark Premiumization and Novelty

Searches for 'soft-serve margarita' on Yelp surged by an astonishing 39,667% year-over-year, according to The Food Institute .

Daniel Moretti·July 14, 2026
Friends enjoying refreshing canned mezcal cocktails at a sunny summer picnic, highlighting the vibrant colors and festive atmosphere.
Drinks

Top 5 Mezcal Canned Cocktails for Your Summer

Despite mezcal's surging popularity, a recent blind taste test revealed that 70% of new canned mezcal cocktails launched last year were rated 'disappointing' by aficionados, failing to capture the spi

Daniel Moretti·July 11, 2026
A stylish outdoor picnic setting featuring a variety of unconventional summer drinks, including pickle sparkling water and canned calimocho, highlighting new flavor trends.
Drinks

Savory & Unconventional Flavors Trend in Summer Drinks

This summer, you can sip on a zero-sugar pickle-flavored sparkling water or a canned calimocho, a stark departure from the usual sweet and fruity seasonal drinks.

Daniel Moretti·July 3, 2026
A person holding a refreshing, homemade electrolyte drink outdoors on a sunny summer day, promoting healthy hydration.
Recipes

Craft Refreshing Healthy Electrolyte Drink Recipes for Summer

Last month, emergency room visits for heat exhaustion surged by 25% across several states, according to the National Weather Service .

Isabella Cortez·June 10, 2026
A lively outdoor summer party with friends enjoying colorful, refreshing cocktails on a sunny day, showcasing simple and innovative drink recipes.
Drinks

Summer Drink Recipes: Simple & Innovative Mixes

For June entertaining in 2026, publications are offering at least 16 cocktail recipes, providing options for easy summer drink recipes for entertaining.

Daniel Moretti·June 9, 2026
Assortment of refreshing iced teas in tall glasses with garnishes, perfect for summer hydration and health.
Recipes

Iced Tea Recipes for Summer Hydration & Health

Just one tablespoon of honey can sweeten two substantial 12-ounce servings of iced tea, proving healthy summer drinks don't need excessive sugar.

Isabella Cortez·June 7, 2026
Friends enjoying colorful, refreshing low-ABV and zero-proof summer cocktails on a sunny patio, highlighting mindful drinking.
Drinks

Top 5 Mindful Summer Drinks: Low-ABV & Zero-Proof

All Día, a new line of real tequila canned cocktails, offers just 2.

Daniel Moretti·June 7, 2026
Mixologist's hands creating a colorful, refreshing summer cocktail with exotic ingredients and fresh fruit garnishes.
Drinks

Mixologists Unveil Top Summer Cocktail Trends and Ingredients

Princess “PJ” Johnson created the Trinity, a spirit-free cocktail featuring mauby, citric acid, Champagne vinegar, vanilla, and pomegranate molasses, according to PUNCH .

Daniel Moretti·June 6, 2026
Assortment of healthy, colorful summer drinks like infused water, sparkling fruit beverages, and iced teas, perfect for staying hydrated.
Drinks

Healthy Hydrating Drink Options for Summer

A single 12-ounce can of popular lemon-lime soda packs 39 grams of sugar—more than an adult's daily recommended limit.

Daniel Moretti·June 4, 2026
A close-up of an artfully prepared coffee cocktail with delicate garnishes, set against a stylish, sun-drenched summer bar ambiance.
Drinks

Hugo Spritz & Coffee Cocktails: 2026 Summer Trends

At NUE, a new cocktail called Amber Skies blends vanilla cream-clarified Vietnamese coffee with Licor 43 and fat-washed coffee vodka.

Daniel Moretti·June 3, 2026
Assortment of colorful and refreshing summer drinks with fresh garnishes on a rustic table, perfect for beating the heat.
Drinks

10 Best Refreshing Summer Drinks to Beat the Heat in 2026

In 2026, cocktail bars are ditching elaborate concoctions for simple highballs.

Daniel Moretti·May 30, 2026
Friends enjoying premium canned cocktails, including Tip Top's Margarita, on a sunny patio during a summer gathering.
Drinks

Top Canned Cocktails for Summer, Including Tip Top's Margarita

Forget watery, sugary mixers: Tip Top's Margarita, praised by The New York Times for its authentic lime flavor and smooth tequila finish, proves premium canned cocktails are now a serious contender fo

Daniel Moretti·May 20, 2026
A group of diverse friends happily clinking glasses filled with colorful non-alcoholic canned cocktails on a sunny summer day.
Drinks

Top 3 Best Non-Alcoholic Canned Cocktails for Summer

Blind Tiger's Southside Mojito tastes so much like real mint, with a lime that is sharp without being sour, you might forget it's alcohol-free, according to Washingtonpost .

Daniel Moretti·May 12, 2026
On The Rocks Passion Fruit and Watermelon Margarita ready-to-drink cocktails displayed on a bar with a tropical beach sunset in the background.
Drinks

On The Rocks Launches Passion Fruit and Watermelon Margarita RTDs

The global ready-to-drink cocktail market, valued at $3.

Daniel Moretti·April 25, 2026