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15 Memorial Day Drinks to Say "Cheers!" to the Long Weekend

Serve these fruity, fizzy, and festive cocktails and mocktails at your holiday BBQ.

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Mike Garten

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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.

1

Fizzy Fruity Floats

Fizzy Fruity Floats - Memorial Day Drinks
Mike Garten

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.

Get the recipe for Fizzy Fruity Floats »

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Peach Sweet Tea With Bourbon

Fizzy Fruity Floats - Memorial Day Drinks
Mike Garten

Wash down your plate of barbecue fixins' with this boozy Southern staple.

Get the recipe for Peach Sweet Tea With Bourbon »

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3

Honeydew Margarita

Cinco De Mayo Drinks - Honeydew Margarita
Mike Garten

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!

Get the recipe for Honeydew Margarita »

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4

Citrusy White Sangria Margarita

Citrusy White Sangria Margarita - Memorial Day Drinks
Mike Garten

Make a pitcher of this orange, lemon, and lime boozy drink, and see how long it lasts. Hint: It won't be long.

Get the recipe for Citrusy White Sangria Margarita »

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5

Blackberry Mint Moscow Mule

Blackberry Mint Moscow Mule - Memorial Day Drinks
Mike Garten

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.

Get the recipe for Blackberry Mint Moscow Mule »

6

Watermelon Keg

Watermelon Keg - Memorial Day Drinks
Mike Garten

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.

Get the tutorial for Watermelon Keg »

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7

Jalapeño Mango Margarita

Cinco De Mayo Drinks - Jalapeño Mango Margarita
Mike Garten

Kick your party up a notch with this spicy cocktail on the rocks.

Get the recipe for Jalapeño Mango Margarita »

8

Watermelon Rum Punch

Watermelon Rum Punch - Memorial Day Drinks
Mike Garten

If you want to make this rum-based drink appropriate for kids, then ditch the rum and blend until it reaches a slushie consistency.

Get the recipe for Watermelon Rum Punch »

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9

Watemelon Piña Colada

Watermelon Pina Coladas - Memorial Day Drinks
Sugar and Charm

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.

Get the recipe from Sugar and Charm »

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East Bayside Cocktail

East Bayside - Memorial Day Drinks
Emily Kate Roemer

Once you combine gin, blueberries, and lime juice, magic happens. Grab your cocktail shaker and see for yourself.

SHOP COCKTAIL SHAKERS

Get the recipe for East Bayside Cocktail »

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11

Ginger Peach Soda

Ginger Peach Soda - Memorial Day Drinks
Staci Valentine

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.)

Get the recipe from Country Living »

12

Sweet Tea Sangria

Sweet Tea Sangria - Memorial Day Drinks
Country Living Team

It's not exactly the sweet tea your grandma will remember. It's better a.k.a. boozier.

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13

Bees Knees Shandy

Bees Knees Shandy - Memorial Day Drinks
Brian Woodcock

Give your favorite lager a seasonal taste by adding fresh lemon juice (and lemon wedges, for good measure).

Get the recipe from Country Living »

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Summer Berry Lemonade

Summer Berry Lemonade - Memorial Day Drinks
Valerie's Kitchen

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.

Get the recipe from Valerie's Kitchen »

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15

Honeyed Cherry Daiquiri

Honeyed Cherry Daiquiri - Memorial Day Drinks
Tara Donne

Since you're sweet enough already, sip on this tart cocktail for a splash of fresh flavor.

Get the recipe from Country Living »

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