Summer just got a whole lot sweeter with these 18 refreshing raspberry cocktail recipes that are sure to delight! As the warm weather sets in, there’s nothing quite like gathering with friends and family for a backyard BBQ or a pool party. And what’s a party without a signature drink? This summer, ditch the ordinary cocktails and opt for something truly special – like our Raspberry Mojito with Fresh Mint, Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail, or Raspberry Gin Fizz with Basil.
Whether you’re looking for a fruity twist on a classic cocktail or a refreshing way to beat the heat, we’ve got you covered. From sweet and bubbly to tangy and tart, these raspberry cocktails are sure to quench your thirst and satisfy your taste buds. So grab some fresh raspberries and get mixing – it’s time to shake up your summer!
Raspberry Mojito with Fresh Mint
Refresh your summer with this sweet and tangy twist on the classic mojito.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh raspberries
– 1/4 cup white rum
– 1/4 cup mint leaves, plus more for garnish
– 1 lime, cut into wedges
– 1 tablespoon sugar
– Soda water
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, gently press the raspberries and mint leaves to release their flavors and oils.
2. Add the rum, sugar, and lime juice to the shaker. Fill with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
3. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
4. Top with soda water and stir gently.
5. Garnish with additional mint leaves and a raspberry or two.
Cooking Time: None! This refreshing cocktail is ready to drink in just a few minutes.
Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail
Add a touch of sophistication to your next gathering with this refreshing Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail. Perfect for warm weather or any occasion that calls for a fizzy and flavorful drink.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh raspberries
– 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 4 oz sparkling wine (such as Prosecco or champagne)
– Ice cubes
– Fresh raspberry slices for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, puree the raspberries until smooth.
2. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
3. In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice and simple syrup. Stir until dissolved.
4. Add the raspberry puree and stir well to combine.
5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
6. Just before serving, add the sparkling wine and stir gently.
7. Fill glasses with ice and pour the Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail. Garnish with fresh raspberry slices.
Cooking Time: None! This cocktail is ready to serve in just a few minutes.
Raspberry Gin Fizz with Basil
This sweet and tangy cocktail combines the flavors of raspberry, gin, and basil for a unique and refreshing twist on a classic fizz.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz gin
– 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup
– 1/4 cup raspberry puree
– 1/4 cup club soda
– Fresh basil leaves for garnish
– Ice
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add gin, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Add raspberry puree and shake until well combined.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Top with club soda and garnish with a basil leaf.
Cooking Time: None (cocktail preparation time: 5 minutes)
Bubbly Raspberry Champagne Cocktail
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing and fruity Bubbly Raspberry Champagne Cocktail, perfect for warm weather gatherings or special celebrations.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup champagne
– 1/2 cup raspberry puree
– 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
– 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– Fresh raspberries and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine raspberry puree, lime juice, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the champagne to the pitcher and stir gently to combine.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Serve the cocktail chilled, garnished with fresh raspberries and a lime wedge.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in under 5 minutes.
Raspberry Margarita with Chili Salt Rim
Elevate your margarita game with this sweet and spicy twist! This refreshing cocktail combines the tartness of raspberries with a hint of heat from chili salt.
Ingredients:
– 2 ounces tequila
– 1 ounce fresh lime juice
– 1/2 ounce triple sec
– 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
– 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
– Salt, for rimming glass
– Chili powder or chili flakes, for making chili salt
Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the raspberries and sugar until smooth.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. Add the raspberry puree and fill with ice.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Rim a highball glass with salt and chili powder or flakes to create a spicy rim.
5. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and garnish with additional raspberries, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! Just shake and serve!
Raspberry Vodka Spritzer
Elevate your social gatherings with this refreshing Raspberry Vodka Sprizzer recipe! Perfect for warm weather and special occasions, this fruity twist on the classic spritzer is sure to delight.
Ingredients:
– 1.5 oz Raspberries-infused vodka
– 4 oz Sparkling water
– 2 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1/4 cup Fresh raspberries
– Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. Fill a wine glass with ice cubes.
2. Pour in the infused vodka and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
3. Top with sparkling water.
4. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
Cooking Time: None! Serve immediately and enjoy!
Raspberry Bourbon Smash
This sweet and tangy cocktail combines the flavors of ripe raspberries, bourbon, and mint for a refreshing twist on the classic smash. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a unique drink to serve at your next dinner party.
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz bourbon
– 1 cup fresh raspberries
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
– Ice
– Club soda
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, gently press the raspberries with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their juices.
2. Add the bourbon, simple syrup, and mint leaves to the shaker. Fill with ice.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
5. Top with club soda and garnish with an additional fresh raspberry or sprig of mint, if desired.
Cooking Time: None!
Frozen Raspberry Daiquiri
This sweet and tangy frozen drink is perfect for hot summer days. With the added bonus of fresh raspberries, it’s a treat that will quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup fresh raspberries
– 2 cups ice
– 1/2 cup white rum
– 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1 lime, juiced
– Sparkling water (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine raspberries, ice, rum, and simple syrup.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Stir in lime juice.
4. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed.
5. Pour into glasses and top with sparkling water, if desired.
Cooking Time: None (just blend and serve!)
Raspberry Elderflower Martini
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing twist on the classic martini, featuring the sweet and tart flavors of raspberries and elderflowers.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz vodka
– 1 oz elderflower liqueur
– 1 oz raspberry puree
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add the vodka, elderflower liqueur, raspberry puree, and simple syrup to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
5. Garnish with fresh raspberries.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in just minutes.
Enjoy your Raspberry Elderflower Martini!
Raspberry Rum Punch with Coconut
Combine the flavors of sweet raspberries, creamy coconut, and a hint of rum for a unique and refreshing punch perfect for warm weather gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
– 1/2 cup dark rum
– 1/4 cup coconut cream
– 1/4 cup pineapple juice
– 1/4 cup lemon-lime soda
– 1 tablespoon simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar, dissolved)
– Ice cubes
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine raspberries and rum. Let it infuse in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
2. Stir in coconut cream until well combined.
3. Add pineapple juice and lemon-lime soda.
4. Stir in simple syrup until dissolved.
5. Chill the punch in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Cooking Time: None
Raspberry Sangria with White Wine
A refreshing twist on the classic Spanish drink, this recipe combines sweet raspberries and crisp white wine for a perfect summer sipper.
Ingredients:
– 1 bottle of dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
– 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 orange, sliced
– 1 lemon, sliced
– 1/4 cup brandy or other liquor (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large pitcher, combine the white wine and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the sliced oranges and lemons to the pitcher.
3. If using brandy or other liquor, stir it in at this point.
4. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Just before serving, add the fresh or frozen raspberries to the pitcher.
6. Chill for an additional 15-20 minutes to allow the fruit to infuse into the drink.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Cooking Time: None
Raspberry Paloma with Grapefruit
Raspberry Paloma with Grapefruit: A Twist on a Classic Cocktail
Combine the freshness of raspberries with the tanginess of grapefruit and the classic flavors of tequila, lime, and soda water for a unique and refreshing cocktail.
Ingredients:
• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1/2 oz raspberry syrup (homemade or store-bought)
• 3 oz grapefruit juice
• Splash of soda water
• Lime wheel, for garnish
• Fresh raspberries, for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Add tequila, lime juice, and raspberry syrup. Shake until chilled.
3. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
4. Top with grapefruit juice and stir gently.
5. Add a splash of soda water and stir again.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh raspberries.
Cooking Time: 0 minutes (just mix and serve!)
Enjoy your Raspberry Paloma with Grapefruit!
Raspberry Whiskey Sour
Elevate your cocktail game with this sweet and tangy Raspberry Whiskey Sour! This refreshing drink combines the tartness of fresh raspberries, the warmth of whiskey, and the brightness of citrus.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Whiskey (bourbon or rye work well)
– 3/4 oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
– 1/2 oz Simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/2 cup Fresh raspberries
– Ice
– Lemon twist or raspberry garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the fresh raspberries with the simple syrup until well combined.
2. Add the whiskey, lemon juice, and ice to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.
4. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
5. Garnish with a lemon twist or raspberry, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in just a few minutes.
Raspberry Pisco Sour
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing twist on the classic Pisco Sour, featuring sweet and tangy raspberries. This fruity take is perfect for warm weather or anytime you need a pick-me-up.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz Pisco
– 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 oz simple syrup (equal parts water and granulated sugar, dissolved)
– 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
– Egg white
– Angostura bitters
Instructions:
1. In a cocktail shaker, combine Pisco, lime juice, and simple syrup.
2. Add a handful of fresh raspberries to the shaker and muddle (gently press) them with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their flavor and color.
3. Add egg white and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds to froth the mixture.
4. Strain the cocktail into a chilled glass filled with ice.
5. Add a dash of Angostura bitters on top.
6. Garnish with an additional raspberry, if desired.
Cooking Time: None! This is a cocktail recipe, not a dish.
Raspberry Mimosa with Orange Juice
Elevate your brunch game with this refreshing twist on the classic mimosa. The sweetness of raspberries and orange juice perfectly balance out the tartness of champagne.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup fresh raspberries
– 1/2 cup orange juice
– 1 bottle champagne ( chilled)
– Ice cubes
– Fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, muddle the raspberries with a spoon to release their natural sweetness and flavor.
2. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
3. Pour 1/4 cup of orange juice over the ice.
4. Add the muddled raspberries on top of the orange juice.
5. Top the mixture off with champagne, leaving about 1 inch at the top.
6. Stir gently to combine.
7. Garnish with fresh raspberries and serve immediately.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in under 10 minutes.
Raspberry Tequila Sunrise
This fruity twist on the classic tequila sunrise combines the sweetness of raspberries with the boldness of tequila, perfect for warm weather sipping.
Ingredients:
– 2 oz tequila
– 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1/2 oz triple sec
– 1/2 oz simple syrup
– 1 cup mixed berry puree (raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry)
– Splash of sparkling water
– Lime wheel and fresh raspberries for garnish
Instructions:
1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Add tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.
3. Stir well to combine.
4. Pour in the mixed berry puree and stir gently.
5. Top with a splash of sparkling water.
6. Garnish with a lime wheel and fresh raspberries.
Cooking Time: None! This recipe is ready in just minutes.
Raspberry Blackberry Bramble
This refreshing dessert is a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors, featuring the sweetness of raspberries and blackberries with a hint of tanginess. With just a few ingredients and simple preparation, you’ll be enjoying this delicious treat in no time!
Ingredients:
– 1 cup fresh raspberries
– 1 cup fresh blackberries
– 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (or orange liqueur)
– 1/4 cup heavy cream
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, gently combine the raspberries and blackberries.
2. Sprinkle the sugar over the berries and toss until they’re evenly coated.
3. Pour in the Grand Marnier and stir until the mixture is well combined.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5. Just before serving, stir in the heavy cream.
6. Spoon the Bramble into individual glasses or a large serving dish.
7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.
Cooking Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
Raspberry Cucumber Cooler
This refreshing drink is perfect for hot summer days or as a unique addition to your next gathering. The sweetness of raspberries and the coolness of cucumber come together in harmony, creating a flavorful and revitalizing beverage.
Ingredients:
– 2 cups fresh raspberries
– 1 large cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
– 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
– 1 cup water
– Ice cubes (optional)
– Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, combine raspberries, cucumber slices, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
2. Add water to the blender and blend until well combined.
3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher or jug.
4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
5. Serve cold, with ice cubes if desired. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color.
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes (including preparation time)
Summary
Get ready to quench your thirst with these delightful raspberry cocktails! From classic mojitos and margaritas to fizzy spritzers and bubbly champagnes, this collection of 18 recipes offers something for every taste. Try a Raspberry Mojito with Fresh Mint, or go fruity with a Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail. For a twist on the classics, enjoy a Raspberry Gin Fizz with Basil or a Raspberry Bourbon Smash. With so many options to choose from, you’ll never get bored of this sweet and tangy flavor combination. Cheers!
