Pina Colada, Caipirinha, Daiquiri, and Aperol Spritz – who hasn't heard of these ever- popular alcoholic party drinks ? This summer, you'll find them again at every beach bar and on every drinks menu.

The well-known classic alcoholic summer drinks are now indispensable. But alongside the classics, there are a few new summer cocktails every year that could outshine them. Here, we reveal which alcoholic drinks will be at the top of the list of new releases and most popular summer drinks in 2025 .

The most popular summer drinks 2025

Summer 2025 promises an exciting mix of classic favorites and innovative new creations in the world of cocktails. Here's a detailed overview of the trends with precise recipes for every taste.

Colorful cocktails: A revival of the 90s

Blue Lagoon

• 40 ml vodka
• 20 ml Blue Curaçao
• 120 ml lemonade

Combine vodka and Blue Curaçao in a glass filled with ice. Top with lemonade and stir.

Spicy Cocktails: Depth of Flavor

Michelada

• 120 ml lager beer
• 10 ml lime juice
• A splash of Tabasco
• A splash of Worcestershire sauce
• Salt for the glass rim

Rim the glass with salt, add the liquid ingredients , and stir. Serve with ice.

Low-alcohol and non-alcoholic drinks: Conscious enjoyment

Aperol Sour

• 50 ml Aperol
• 25 ml lemon juice
• 25 ml orange juice

Shake Aperol, lemon, and orange juice with ice. Strain the drink into a glass over fresh ice.

Citrus fruits are trending: a fresh kick

Old Fashioned Paloma

• 50 ml bourbon whiskey
• 100 ml grapefruit juice
• Ice

Mix bourbon whiskey with grapefruit juice in a glass filled with ice. Stir and enjoy.

Aperitivo culture: Mediterranean flair

Campari Spritz

• 40 ml Campari
• 60 ml Prosecco
• 30 ml soda water
• An orange slice for garnish

Fill a glass with ice, Campari, and Prosecco. Top with soda water and garnish with an orange slice.

Sustainability: The green thread

Zero-Waste Herbal Cocktail

• 50 ml organic gin
• 20 ml homemade herbal syrup
• 15 ml fresh lemon juice
• Herbs and edible flowers for garnishing

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with herbs and edible flowers.

Asian Flavors: Exotic Discoveries

Yuzu Highball

• 50 ml sake
• 10 ml yuzu juice
• soda water
• Yuzu peel for garnish

Combine sake and yuzu juice in a highball glass filled with ice. Top with soda water and garnish with yuzu peel.

Tea Cocktails: Tradition meets innovation

Earl Grey Martini

• 50 ml gin
• 20 ml Earl Grey tea, cold brewed
• 10 ml lemon juice
• 10 ml simple syrup

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain the drink into a chilled martini glass.

Tequila back in the spotlight

Tequila Sunrise

• 50 ml Tequila Blanco
• 100 ml orange juice
• 15 ml grenadine

Fill a glass with ice and tequila, add orange juice and carefully pour in the grenadine so that it settles.

Vegan First: Plant-based enjoyment

Vegan White Russian

• 50 ml vodka
• 20 ml coffee liqueur
• Plant-based cream as a substitute for traditional cream

Mix vodka and coffee liqueur in a glass filled with ice. Top with plant-based cream.

Spritz always works

Elderflower Spritz

• 30 ml elderflower syrup
• 60 ml Prosecco
• 30 ml soda water
• Lime for garnishing

Fill a large wine glass with ice. Add the elderflower syrup and Prosecco. Top with soda water and stir gently. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

Direct to the consumer: The new way

Online Craft Cocktail

• Create your own craft cocktail with your favorite ingredients.
• Experiment with local spirits, fresh juices and homemade syrups.
• Share your creations on social networks or offer them in an online shop.

Non-alcoholic alternatives and snacks with a kick

Of course, the best summer cocktails don't always have to contain alcohol; they can also be made with lemonade or fruit juice . These mocktails are just as refreshing and help keep you clear-headed.

Iced tea and iced coffee are also becoming increasingly popular – in bars, sometimes with a shot! Those who enjoy delicious summer drinks with alcohol  You can rarely go wrong with a cocktail and the choice is endless.

Try it out at your next garden party. Recipes are plentiful online, so why not make it yourself? Creating new drinks is a lot of fun. You might even discover the latest summer drink hit .

More summer drink ideas 

Alternative summer drinks with alcohol include subtle wine spritzers , which are particularly popular in warm weather. White wine spritzers with mineral water also have significantly less sugar and therefore fewer calories than many cocktails.

An ice-cold cider is perfect for a barbecue or a party with friends. Cider is now available in countless varieties. Apple, pear, berry, or passion fruit – there's something for everyone, and it tastes almost like fruit juice with a little alcohol. Of course, a cold beer is always a good choice, too. Especially in Germany, beer and shandy are always popular and a favorite for many during the hot season.

Only mineral water is more popular in Germany than the well-known beer! This is mainly because water is the healthiest beverage of all. Especially these days, many people are paying more attention to their health and are therefore turning to natural drinks with little or no sugar .

Well-being and health are becoming increasingly important, but the exceptional taste experience shouldn't be neglected. Even health-conscious people sometimes don't want to miss out on alcohol , for example, when they're sitting with friends on the beach or in their own garden. This is where the latest summer trend in Germany comes in!

A new attitude to life - fruity summer drinks

There's hardly anything as refreshing as a light wine spritzer with a dash of blueberry and basil, peach and mint, raspberry and elderberry, or grapefruit and lime. If the calorie content is just right, all it needs is a little kick and you have the latest contender for the title of best party drink with alcohol ! Why shouldn't you be able to live healthily and have fun at the same time? CALOW takes precisely these elements, mixes them together, and delivers the perfect summer drink . It's basically fruity mineral water with alcohol . As ready-to-drink drinks, they are already made and perfectly flavored. You can find them in the refrigerated section, right next to the sugar-laden ready-made cocktails, and they are a simple and healthier alternative .

CALOW , our new summer drink , is made with a neutral wine base, carbonated mineral water, and delicate fruit flavors , all lightly sweetened . It's an absolute delight ! Served chilled with a few ice cubes, it's a low-sugar alternative that still tastes great! We believe less is more, and that also applies to delicious summer drinks with alcohol . That's why we focus on the essentials when it comes to our ingredients .

CALOW is made from natural ingredients and lets you enjoy the summer with a good feeling. Whether at a picnic, a garden party, or a barbecue, our new beverage is waiting for you in the refrigerator or will be delivered directly to your home after ordering online . Seize the opportunity and combine conscious interaction with your body, the environment, and your health with fun and joie de vivre!

Make your own summer drinks

Making your own summer drinks offers many advantages. Firstly, you know exactly what ingredients are in the drinks, and secondly, you can decide the alcohol content yourself. Health-conscious consumers also pay attention to the sugar content, which you can also control yourself by choosing individual ingredients and avoiding pre-made cocktail mixes. Popular homemade non-alcoholic summer drinks for refreshment on hot days include:

• iced tea
• Lassi
• lemonade
• iced coffee
• Fruit water (“infused water”)

As the list suggests, refreshing summer drinks are often made with fruit. Fruit infusions have become a particular trend in recent years. To make them, pieces of fruit or berries are soaked in water and stored overnight in the refrigerator. The next day, you can enjoy chilled and delicious flavored summer drinks in just a few steps. These non-alcoholic summer drinks are also known as "infused water."

Homemade iced teas, lemonades, and fruit waters are a low-calorie alternative to juices or soft drinks. You can spice up these summer drinks with fruit by adding mint leaves, cinnamon, ginger, or other spices. Just like with tea or homemade lemonade, a spoonful of honey or agave syrup is all you need for sweetness.

Alcoholic summer drinks

On warm summer evenings, many people crave a drink with alcohol. Here, too, we recommend mixing your own drinks. This way, you can avoid unnecessary preservatives and flavor enhancers, determine the alcohol content yourself, and choose your favorite juices, spirits, or syrups. Typical alcoholic summer drinks made in gardens and on balconies include:

 

• Pina Colada
• Sangria
• Cuba Tropical
• Cosmopolitan
• Gin and Tonic
• punch
• Apple Martini

 

A summer drink with alcohol doesn't necessarily have to be high in calories. An Apple Martini or a Cosmopolitan, for example, contains less than 200 calories per glass. Therefore, those looking to lose weight don't necessarily have to resort to non-alcoholic summer drinks like water, virgin cocktails, or soft drinks when celebrating.

Summer drinks with Prosecco

If you want your summer drinks to contain alcohol, you don't necessarily have to resort to hard liquors like rum, gin, or vodka. Delicious drinks can also be mixed with sparkling wine or Prosecco. Summer drinks with fruit and Prosecco are particularly popular in this category, such as Prosecco Fizz with peach, lemon, or pomegranate. Other popular summer drinks with Prosecco include:

 

• Prosecco with cucumber, basil and lime
• Prosecco with lemon liqueur and strawberries
• Prosecco with lemon sorbet
• Prosecco with blackberries and thyme
• Prosecco with mandarin juice and Cointreau

 

When it comes to Prosecco cocktails, there are also a few recipes with significantly higher alcohol content. For example, a Bakewell Fizz blends cherry brandy, amaretto, and prosecco, while an A Sbagliato blends vermouth, Campari, and prosecco. Combined with the right temperatures, a summer drink like this will quickly lift your spirits, which is why we recommend approaching these drinks cautiously at first.

 

FAQ about the most popular summer drinks with alcohol

 

Do you have any further questions? No problem, because our FAQ addresses some frequently asked questions about the summer's trendiest drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

 

What are the most popular non-alcoholic summer drinks?

The most popular non-alcoholic summer drinks include iced teas, lemonades, and infused water. Even though they require a bit more effort, homemade iced tea or infused water with your favorite fruits always tastes best.

Alcoholic summer drinks: You should try these!

The selection of alcoholic summer drinks is extensive. You should definitely try a Mojito, a Gin and Tonic, and a Cosmopolitan. These three cocktails are true classics that admittedly won't suit everyone's taste, but are still worth a try.

What refreshing summer drinks are there?

Summer drinks with fruits like lemon, orange, berries, or melon are always refreshing. Those who prefer alcoholic drinks can opt for a summer drink with prosecco or another drink with a relatively low alcohol content and carbonation.