A shorter, better list
The best citrus and sparkling cocktails for brightness, fizz, and easy second rounds
This shortlist is for people who already know they want brightness and fizz. Citrus plus bubbles is one of the easiest ways to land on a drink that feels lively, clean, and easy to repeat, so this page trims the lane down to the best second-round candidates.
Results
24 cocktails
Vodka
Absolut Summertime
Absolut Summertime is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Absolut Citron, Sweet And Sour, Sprite.
Vodka
Absolut limousine
Absolut limousine is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Absolut Citron, Lime Juice, Ice.
Liqueur
Affair
Affair is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Strawberry Schnapps, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice.
Liqueur
Amaretto Rose
Amaretto Rose is a easy alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Amaretto, Lime Juice, Club Soda.
Brandy
Apricot punch
Apricot punch is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Apricot Brandy, Champagne, Vodka.
Vodka
Arctic Fish
Arctic Fish is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Vodka, Grape Soda, Orange Juice.
Vodka
Autodafé
Autodafé is a easy alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Vodka, Lime Juice, Soda Water.
Rum
Barracuda
Barracuda is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Rum, Galliano, Pineapple Juice.
Vodka
Bloody Punch
Bloody Punch is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for house party with Vodka, Strawberries, Lime Juice.
Rum
Blueberry Mojito
Blueberry Mojito is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Dark Rum, Lime Juice, Sugar.
Brandy
Brandy Cobbler
Brandy Cobbler is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Sugar, Club Soda, Lemon.
Wine & Sparkling
Champagne Cocktail
Champagne Cocktail is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Champagne, Sugar, Bitters.
Liqueur
Darkwood Sling
Darkwood Sling is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Cherry Heering, Soda Water, Orange Juice.
Gin
French 75
French 75 is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Gin, Sugar, Lemon Juice.
Signature serve
Fruit Cooler
Fruit Cooler is a advanced non alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Apple Juice, Strawberries, Sugar.
Rum
Funk and Soul
Funk and Soul is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Rum, Apricot Nectar, Pomegranate Juice.
Gin
Gin And Tonic
Gin And Tonic is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Gin, Tonic Water, Lime.
Gin
Gin Rickey
Gin Rickey is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Gin, Grenadine, Lemon.
Gin
Gin Swizzle
Gin Swizzle is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Lime Juice, Sugar, Gin.
Gin
Gin Tonic
Gin Tonic is a medium alcoholic cocktail for date night with Gin, Tonic Water, Lemon Peel.
Gin
Gin and Soda
Gin and Soda is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Gin, Soda Water, Lime.
Rum
Girl From Ipanema
Girl From Ipanema is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with Cachaca, Lemon Juice, Agave Syrup.
Gin
Jitterbug
Jitterbug is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Gin, Vodka, Grenadine.
Whiskey
John Collins
John Collins is a advanced alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Sugar.