Naked And Famous, Alamo Splash Or Spa Spritz: Which Is The Drink Of The Summer?

Delish has christened this gossipy-sounding drink as the libation of the summer. Made with a blend of equal parts of smokey mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol and lime juice, it was created in 2011 by a New York bartender and is reminiscent of the Paper Plane. It's described as a high-class margarita. It’s the kind of drink you’ll want to sip al fresco with a good view.

Think Tequila Sunrise with tequila and orange juice, but hold the grenadine. Instead, add pineapple juice and spritz it up with lemon lime seltzer to make this sparkling cocktail, perfect for a lazy summer brunch.

Better Homes and Gardens chooses this effervescent drink as their pick of the summer. So refreshing, it’s simply made with citrus and cucumber slices, basil or mint leaves, Lillet Blanc (a French fortified wine), sparkling wine like Prosecco and club soda. It’s like that fancy cucumber water at the spa, with a kick.

This drink couldn’t be easier. Just spike a cold, crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc with a frozen, thinly sliced jalapeño pepper. Sip, feel the heat and enjoy.

A few summers ago, we were all buzzing about the Aperol Spritz, an Italian cocktail made with orangey, bittersweet Aperol liqueur. Here comes the next evolution: the Frozen Aperol Spritz. It has Prosecco and club soda, but it also has frozen mango and orange juice, which makes it silky, with a bolder citrus flavor. Call this the classiest slushy ever.

Bubbly and juicy, this drink makes the most of seasonally fresh produce like blackberries and mint. Muddled with lime, rum and topped with Prosecco, the drink just screams “garden party.”

When you don’t want to fuss with a ton of ingredients, but want to make an impact with a mixed drink, try this easy sipper. Make the rosemary-infused simple syrup ahead of time and then mix it up grapefruit juice and light Prosecco when the time comes.

Like a treat from the ice cream truck, this nostalgic drink combines vanilla vodka, orange juice, coconut milk and simple syrup. Shake it up and enjoy cold and creamy dreaminess.

You can use canned passion fruit juice for this recipe or squeeze your own. Muddle the juice with lime, mint, simple syrup, rum and then top with sparkling water. This drink looks and tastes resort ready when really it comes together in no time at all.

This sounds like a strange combo but somehow it works to create a sophisticated libation with a hint of the tropics. Combine scotch, aged rum, curacao, demerara syrup, mole bitters and a coconut water ice cube. As the coconut water melts, it infuses the glass with a sweet nuttiness.

Pisco is a Peruvian fermented grape brandy that is very sippable alone. The Pisco Sour is a classic cocktail that’s making the rounds this summer, combining pisco with lime, simple syrup, an egg white and Angostura bitters. It’s a craft cocktail that would make a wicked accompaniment to a grilled steak dinner.

Similar to the Spa Spritz, this trendy drink is a spa-like twist on a cocktail classic, the Collins. Line a glass with shaved cucumber and then use the rest to puree with lemon, simple syrup and gin. Top with ice and club soda. The result is ultra refreshing and cooling for those really hot summer days.

We love St. Germain liqueur for giving that elderflower zip to a Hugo Spritz, a previous drink of the summer. You’ll get a similar vibe from this gin, St. Germain and lime mix, sweetened with simple syrup. It tastes like enchanting summer nights when you catch fireflies dancing in the moonlight.