A shorter, better list

The best summer cocktails for warm evenings and easy refills

These are the summer drinks worth keeping close when you want freshness, citrus, and the kind of bottles that still make sense after the first round.

Rum

Miami Vice is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with 151 Proof Rum, Pina Colada Mix, Daiquiri Mix.

Liqueur

Bible Belt is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Southern Comfort, Triple Sec, Lime.

Rum

Casa Blanca is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Triple Sec, Lime Juice.

Gin

Dragonfly is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Gin, Ginger Ale, Lime.

Tequila

Empellón Cocina's Fat-Washed Mezcal is a medium alcoholic cocktail for after dinner with Mezcal, Chocolate Liqueur, Coffee Liqueur.

Rum

Frozen Mint Daiquiri is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Light Rum, Lime Juice, Mint.

Gin

Gin and Soda is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Gin, Soda Water, Lime.

Vodka

Moscow Mule is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Vodka, Lime Juice, Ginger Ale.

Rum

Old Cuban is a medium alcoholic cocktail for brunch with White Rum, Sugar Syrup, Lime Juice.