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Top 5 Best Summer Cocktails to Drink by the Pool 

With the arrival of summer, it’s the perfect time to share our best summer cocktails to enjoy by the pool! The great heat invites you to host at home for wonderful moments with friends or family. Whether you are throwing a poolside party or enjoying a relaxing afternoon, these refreshing summer cocktails with exotic flavors are perfect for any occasion. Discover our selection of the top 5 Del Monte poolside drinks for an unforgettable summer.🌞

1. Strawberry Dragon Fruit Mojito 

The Strawberry Dragon Fruit Mojito is a colorful twist on the classic mojito. This refreshing summer cocktail is perfect for impressing your guests. The combination of fresh strawberries and the sweetness of dragon fruit makes it an ideal drink for hot days.

Strawberry Dragon Fruit Mojito

Ingredients

  • 1 oz white rum
  • 0.5 oz vanilla liqueur
  • 2.5 oz Del Monte ON ICE Strawberry and Dragon Fruit
  • 10 activated (slightly crushed) mint leaves

Complete recipe here

2. Peach Spritz 

The Peach Spritz is a light and refreshing summer cocktail, perfect for a sunny day by the pool. This simple yet elegant cocktail is an instant favorite. Try a peach spritz with Campari, Del Monte ON ICE peach lychee, and Prosecco. A delicious twist on the classic spritz!

Peach spritz cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Campari
  • 3 oz Del Monte ON ICE Peach & Lychee
  • Prosecco

Complete recipe here

3. Blue Coconut Kiss 

The Blue Coconut Kiss is a summer cocktail that perfectly embodies the spirit of the tropics with its blend of gin, blue Curaçao, and Del Monte ON ICE tropical. This stunning cocktail will impress your guests!

Blue coconut kiss cocktail

Ingredients

  • 0.75 oz Curaçao Bleu
  • 1 oz gin
  • 2 oz Del Monte ON ICE Tropical
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • 0.75 oz simple syrup
  • Ice

Complete recipe here 

4. Pineapple Bliss

The Pineapple Bliss is a refreshing and tropical summer cocktail that immediately evokes beach vacations. Perfect for relaxing by the pool, this cocktail made with Del Monte pineapple nectar is a true sweet and refreshing pleasure.

Pineapple Bliss cocktail with leaf & slice garnish

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 oz (35 ml) White rum
  • 1 1/4 (35 ml) oz Amber rum
  • 2 1/2 oz (75 ml) Del Monte Pineapple nectar
  • 1 oz (30 ml) Ice

Complete recipe here

5. Peach Lychee Bourbon Smash 

The Peach Lychee Bourbon Smash combines the power of Bourbon whiskey with the fruity sweetness of Del Monte ON ICE  peach-lychee. This summer cocktail is ideal for those who love strong drinks with a sweet touch.

Peach Lychee Bourbon Smash Cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Bourbon whisky
  • 0.5 oz scotch whisky
  • 3 oz Del Monte ON ICE Peach & Lychee
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup

Complete recipe here

Bonus

Spicy Tropical Brew 

For those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks or want to vary the pleasures, discover our Spicy Tropical Brew, a fresh and intoxicating mocktail. This mocktail is perfect for hot days and can be enjoyed with family or friends.

Exotic Spicy Tropical Brew with pepper syrup

Ingredients

  • 1 oz hot bird pepper syrup
  • 0.5 oz. lemon juice
  • 2 oz Del Monte ON ICE Tropical
  • Non-alcoholic IPA bitter beer

Complete recipe here

These refreshing summer cocktails are perfect for brightening up your poolside days. Try them all and find your favorite! For more recipes, visit our Del Monte recipes page. Enjoy the summer with Del Monte! 

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