Spring and summer call for some cool, perhaps even tropical, cocktails. Here are a few of my favorite spring and summer cocktail recipes.

Spring and summer are the ideal seasons for a cool cocktail. Whether you whip one of these up on your own—or head into a local eatery and order one—they are the ideal way to say hello to Sunny Summer. Here are a few of my favorite spring and summer cocktails with recipes.

Try these great spring and summer cocktail recipes.

Spring and Summer Cocktails with Tanteo Tequila

I love a good tequila and on a hot summer day, a tequila cocktail is my idea of fun and delight. Here are a few recipes using Tanteo tequilas. Some are infused, all 100% agave tequilas, with a fun twist.

Extra Hoppy Margarita

This cocktail is made with 2 oz. of extra spicy Tanteo habañero infused tequila and is designed for spice lovers that can handle the extra kick. The tequila marries well with carrot juice, lime, and some agave nectar.

Extra Hoppy Margarita. Photo courtesy Tanteo

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Tanteo Habañero Tequila
• 1.5 oz. Carrot Juice
• 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• ½ oz. Agave Nectar
• Rim with Tanteo Jalapeño Salt 

Jalapeñ-yo Lavender Cocktail

This beautiful lavender-colored cocktail looks sweet but once you take a sip, the Jalapeño flavor kicks in as a pleasant surprise. Mix the Tanteo jalapeño infused tequila with Lavender syrup and fresh lime juice. If you are feeling extra crafty, here is how you can make your own lavender syrup. Tanteo suggests rimming this cocktail with Tanteo Jalapeño Salt and garnishing it with candied lavender.

Jalapeño-yo Lavender Cocktail. Photo courtesy Tanteo

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila
• 1 oz. Lavender Syrup
• ¾ o. Fresh Lime Juice
• Rim with Tanteo Jalapeño Salt

Smokey Hibiscus Margarita

Playing off a popular mezcal recipe, the Tanteo chipotle-infused tequila with Hibiscus results in a pleasant concoction of smoke and sweetness. This cocktail is an acquired taste—ideal for craft cocktail connoisseurs.

Smokey Hibiscus Margarita. Photo courtesy Tanteo

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Tanteo Chipotle Tequila
• 1.5 tsp. Hibiscus Jelly
• 1 oz. Lemon Juice
• ½ oz. Agave Nectar
• Rim with Tanteo Jalapeño Salt

Jalapeño Cilantro Margarita

The Tanteo Jalapeño Margarita is a staple for every occasion. You get this pretty pastel green thanks to blending a bunch of fresh cilantro with fresh Jalapeño peppers. The result is a delicious twist to the classic Tanteo Jalapeño Margarita. The color is perfect and it tastes even better.

Jalapeño Cilantro Margarita. Photo courtesy Tanteo

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Tanteo Jalapeño Tequila
• 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• ¾ oz. Agave Nectar
• ½ oz. Muddled Cilantro & Jalapeño Peppers
• Rim with Tanteo Jalapeño Salt

Maison Marcel Rosé French Fashioned

How about using great wines for spring and summer cocktails? Nope, this is not your mother’s wine cooler. For me, I love a good rosé in warm weather. Maison Marcel is a unique take on my favorite French rosé. It’s a blend of Grenache, Merlot, Black Muscat, and White Muscat. This vibrant wine is great on its own—crisp and refreshing—and is the ideal drink for a warm spring or summer evening.

Maison Marcel rosé French Fashioned. Photo courtesy Maison Marcel

Ingredients

• 1 oz Ultra Premium Bourbon
• 4 oz Maison Marcel Rosé
• 2 Dashes Rhubarb Bitters
• Large format strawberry-infused ice cube (Add sliced strawberries into large ice molds. Add water and freeze.)
• Brandied cherry and grapefruit peel for garnish

Preparation

1. Combine Bourbon, Marcel, and bitters into a mixing glass with ice.
2. Strain into a rocks glass with a strawberry ice cube.
3. Garnish with a brandied cherry and grapefruit peel.

Texas Hill Country Cocktails

The weather gets warm in balmy each spring in the Texas Hill Country. A great place to relax and unwind is at the beautiful JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. It’s an ideal place for relaxing, chilling by the pool, and having great cocktails. Here are a few of their favorite spring and summer cocktails that you can make for yourself—or stop by and let them do all the work.

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa. Photo courtesy JW Marriott

Mother Mayo Margarita

Mother Mayo Margarita, inspired by the San Antonio culture with a blend of tequila and jalapeños, also brings in a unique twist with mezcal and pineapple.

Mother Mayo Margarita at Cibolo Moon at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.

Ingredients

• Pineapple
• Cilantro
• Jalapeños
• 1 oz reposado tequila
• 1 oz mezcal
• 1 oz agave
• 1 oz lime juice

Preparation

1. Muddle the pineapple, cilantro, and jalapeños.
2. Add mezcal, lime juice, agave, and tequila.
3. Shake, double strain, and serve over fresh ice.
4. Garnish with jalapeño and pineapple.

Bourbon Lemonade

Many times we think of bourbon as a winter drink on a cold evening. But, blend up some Buffalo Trace Bourbon with fruit and lemonade and you have a refreshing summer drink. You can order one of these in the Crooked Branch lobby bar at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country. And, as if you needed a good excuse, remember that June 14 is National Bourbon Day!

Bourbon Lemonade from Crooked Branch lobby bar. Photo courtesy JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Buffalo Trace Bourbon
• ½ oz Strawberry Puree
• 1 Fresh Squeezed Lemon Wedge
• Splash of Lemonade

Preparation

1. Shake all ingredients together.
2. Pour over ice.
3. Garnish with a lemon wedge and fresh mint.

The Maude Mule at Bar Six40 in Scottsdale

Arizona is hot in the late spring and summer. Perfect pool weather! And don’t forget to order up a great refreshing cocktail. I recommend the Maude Mule at Bar Six40 at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale. It is lovingly named for Winfield Scott and his wife Helen’s favorite mule, Maude. They traveled from the North and settled on a 640-acre parcel of land that has now become the city of Scottsdale.  This crisp cocktail features Mission Vodka, ginger beer, muddled blueberries and lime giving it both sweet and bright notes. Order one up for $13.

The Maude Mule at Bar Six50 at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch. Photo by Debby Wolvos

Miraval Resort’s Arizona Sunset

This one is a guest favorite at Miraval Resort! Serve something new with this mindful cocktail that is easy to make and perfect for your upcoming festivities. You can try out one of your own at home or head to Tucson’s Miraval Resort and have the bartender prepare a cool one to enjoy under the Arizona sunshine.

Arizona Sunset. Photo courtesy Hotel Valley Ho

Ingredients

• 2 oz Orange-infused Vodka
• 1 oz Lemon Juice
• 1 oz cranberry juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• Ice
• 2 Jalapeño rings
• Coupe glass

Preparation

1. Muddle 1 Slice of Jalapeño in mixing tin
2. Fill mixing tin with ice
3. Add vodka, lemon juice cranberry juice, and simple syrup to mixing tins.
4. Shake & strain into a coupe glass.
5. Garnish with Jalapeño slice.

Spring has Sprung at America’s Original Steakhouse

Black Angus is serving up perfectly crafted and refreshing drinks that will add a spring to your step. Thanks to Bulls Eye Mixologist and Director of Procurement,  Amanda Rosenbloom for great recipes and insider tips.

Spring cocktails at Black Angus. Photo courtesy Black Angus

Strawberry Rum Punch

“When I think of great spring ingredients, strawberry is the first thing that pops into my mind.  The house-made strawberry purée gives a unique seasonal twist on the classic in our Strawberry Rum Punch.” 

Ingredients

• Rum Haven Coconut Rum
• Strawberry Puree
• Pineapple Juice
• A hint of lime

Preparation

1. Handshake all ingredients.
2. Serve in a highball glass.

Moonshine Lemonade

“For the Moonshine Lemonade, we use fresh strawberries, mint, and lemonade to introduce a new spirit—Ole Smoky White Lightnin’ Moonshine—in an approachable way.  The same fresh strawberries are tossed with brown sugar and top our Vanilla Panna Cotta for our Spring Dessert.”

Ingredients

• Ole Smokey White Lightnin’ 100 proof Moonshine
• Fresh strawberries
• Fresh lemonade
• Mint

Preparation

1. Handshake all ingredients.
2. Serve in a highball glass.

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As the days warm up and you want a cool sip, it’s definitely fun to get creative with cocktails. I enjoy experimenting with cocktails, so I hope you enjoy these spring and summer cocktails and the easy recipes. Be sure to check out more of my favorite cocktail recipes here on Wander.

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