15 Memorial Day Drinks to Say "Cheers!" to the Long Weekend
Serve these fruity, fizzy, and festive cocktails and mocktails at your holiday BBQ.
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. That means your three-day weekend calls for backyard barbecues, pool hangs, and of course, fizzy drinks. Sip on the season's sweet, sour, and fruity flavors in these delicious cocktails, including margaritas, sangria, and more. Plus, let kids join in on the holiday fun with slushies, flavor-infused lemonades, or other mocktails. Parents will probably want to give 'em a taste, too.
Fizzy Fruity Floats
Ice cream floats are basically made for summer. These fruity floats, made with orange, grape, or blackberry soda, are even more refreshing on hot, humid days.
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Peach Sweet Tea With Bourbon
Wash down your plate of barbecue fixins' with this boozy Southern staple.
Honeydew Margarita
Bust out the blender to whip up a batch of these lime-infused frozen drinks. Don't forget the sugar rim a.k.a. the best part!
Citrusy White Sangria Margarita
Make a pitcher of this orange, lemon, and lime boozy drink, and see how long it lasts. Hint: It won't be long.
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Blackberry Mint Moscow Mule
This isn't your run-of-the-mill moscow mule. Fresh blackberries give this version a gorgeous red hue that'll outshine the cute copper mugs.
Watermelon Keg
This keg is decoration and drink all in one: Once hollowed, add the drink of your choice — alcoholic or otherwise — and let party guests serve themselves.
Jalapeño Mango Margarita
Kick your party up a notch with this spicy cocktail on the rocks.
Watermelon Rum Punch
If you want to make this rum-based drink appropriate for kids, then ditch the rum and blend until it reaches a slushie consistency.
Watemelon Piña Colada
Summer starts as soon as you bust out the piña coladas. If you like piña coladas, then you'll want to be caught with this fruity version in your hand.
East Bayside Cocktail
Once you combine gin, blueberries, and lime juice, magic happens. Grab your cocktail shaker and see for yourself.
Ginger Peach Soda
Since you're already mixing drinks for the adults at your party, give the kids something special to sip on with this made-from-scratch peach drink. (If adults want to join in on the fun, just add a splash of rum.)
Sweet Tea Sangria
It's not exactly the sweet tea your grandma will remember. It's better a.k.a. boozier.
Bees Knees Shandy
Give your favorite lager a seasonal taste by adding fresh lemon juice (and lemon wedges, for good measure).
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Summer Berry Lemonade
Take advantage of what the season has to offer — seriously sweet berries! — and mix 'em into homemade lemonade. Kids will feel extra fancy drinking it.
Honeyed Cherry Daiquiri
Since you're sweet enough already, sip on this tart cocktail for a splash of fresh flavor.
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