Pool parties give beach vibes and are an essential part of summer fun. Cocktails are a must at every pool party. Light, flavourful and refreshing cocktails multiply your fun and when you sip them sitting by the poolside, you can feel the essence of freshness seeping inside you. Today, we bring you easy poolside alcoholic drinks ideas to enjoy this summer.
Easy Poolside Alcoholic Drinks Ideas
When you are sitting on a poolside chair and want some light and refreshing drinks, we suggest including these in your pool party menu.
Classic Margarita
Made with Tequila, the Classic margarita is the heart of summer alcoholic drinks. It’s a simple yet refreshing cocktail. The tartness of Lime and the sweetness of the Agave blend create this perfect cocktail for your pool party. Its balanced yet refreshing notes, transport you to some other world. This is how you make a classic margarita cocktail
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 oz triple sec
- Salt for rimming the glass
- Lime wedge for garnish
Classic Margarita tastes perfect with salt. So first, rim the glass with lime juice and dip it in salt. Mix Tequila, Lime juice and Triple Sec and shake well. Pour in a glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Piña Colada
Pina Colada is a very tropical and famous summer drink. This easy poolside alcoholic drink is perfect for any pool party. Created with Pineapple, coconut and Rum, this cocktail will transport you to the beach. To make a Pina colada you need
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz coconut cream
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- Pineapple slice for garnish
- Ice
First, Blend the rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and ice until smooth. Then pour into a chilled glass. Garnish with a pineapple slice. Enjoy!
Mojito
Mojito is a minty and refreshing cocktail. At a pool party, such easy alcoholic drinks are a limelight stealer. Mint, Lime and Rum create a heavenly experience for cocktail enthusiasts.
To make Mojito you need
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz lime juice
- 6-8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Club soda
- Mint sprig and lime wheel for garnish
First, Muddle mint leaves and sugar at the bottom of a glass. Add lime juice and rum in a glass. Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda. Stir well. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel.
Aperol Spritz
It is a very fun drink. If you want some poolside party adventure then this alcoholic drink will not displease you. The orange hues make the drink as aesthetically pleasing as it tastes. You can literally drink this drink all evening and forget about the calorie count!
To make this poolside alcoholic drink, you need
- 3 oz Aperol
- 3 oz Prosecco
- 1 oz soda water
- Orange slice for garnish
- Ice
First, fill a glass with ice and add the Aperol, followed by the Prosecco. Then top with soda water and stir gently. Garnish with an orange slice.
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Slush drinks are summer sweethearts. They provide instant chill and freshness that you can feel in your bones, right with the first sip. Fresh Strawberries and Rum, make this drink simply wow!
For frozen strawberry Daiquiri, you need,
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- Ice
First, Blend all the ingredients. This includes the rum, lime juice, simple syrup, strawberries, and ice until smooth. Now pour into a chilled glass and garnish with a strawberry. Enjoy this slush and enjoy the refreshing summer vibe.
Blue Lagoon
Blue Lagoon, as the name says is very visually pleasing. This poolside alcoholic drink has an electric blue colour and is made with Vodka.
For this cocktail, you need
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz blue curaçao
- Lemonade
- Lemon wheel for garnish
- Ice
First, fill a glass with ice. Add the vodka and blue curaçao. Pour lemonade and stir gently. Garnish with a lemon wheel and enjoy.
Tequila Sunrise
Visually, this drink resembles the summer morning sky. The blending hues create a harmony in taste and every sip is sheer heaven. You need
- 2 oz tequila
- 4 oz orange juice
- ½ oz grenadine
- Orange slice and cherry for garnish
- Ice
To make this summery drink, fill a glass with ice and add the tequila and orange juice. Then Slowly pour the grenadine, which will sink to the bottom and start making hues. Garnish with an orange slice and cherry.
Paloma
Paloma is another poolside alcoholic drink made with grapefruit. This citrusy drink has a tangy twist and pairs well with Tequila. To make Paloma drink, take
- 2 oz tequila
- 2 oz grapefruit juice
- ½ oz lime juice
- Soda water
- Salt for the rim
- Grapefruit slice for garnish
- Ice
First, rim the glass with salt. Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, and lime juice. Then fill the glass with ice. Now top with soda water and Garnish with a grapefruit slice.
Long Island Iced Tea
Strong and zesty iced teas are also perfect drinks for poolside parties. They are stronger and more refreshing. Liqueurs added with cola, make very potent drinks. Long Island iced tea recipe requires
- ½ oz vodka
- ½ oz rum
- ½ oz tequila
- ½ oz gin
- ½ oz triple sec
- 1 oz lemon juice
- Cola
- Lemon wedge for garnish
- Ice
First, fill a glass with ice and add all the spirits and lemon juice. Now Top with cola and stir. Garnish with a lemon wedge and enjoy.
Frosé
The fruity Frose is a perfect fruity and refreshing summer drink. It is a frozen rosé wine slushie, perfect for an easy poolside alcoholic drinks collection to sip on a hot day. You will need
- 1 bottle rosé wine
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Lemon juice to taste
- Ice
To make this refreshing drink first Blend the rosé, strawberries, simple syrup, lemon juice, and ice until smooth and slushy. Then Pour into glasses and serve immediately for that slushy vibe.
If you are planning a pool party, all the above easy poolside alcoholic drinks are very easy to make and refreshing to drink. Trust us, you won’t be disappointed. The key to the perfect poolside cocktail is simplicity, refreshing ingredients, and a touch of flair. Enjoy!
