30 Memorial Day co*cktail Recipes We've Been Waiting 9 Months For (2024)

Fruity, refreshing, and perfect for serving a crowd, sangria is one of our go-to co*cktails for outdoor celebrations like a Memorial Day BBQ. While we love this classic combination of fruits, spices, and wine, we’ve also included all of our top tips on how to vary this wine co*cktail to your specific tastes too!

Get the Red Sangria recipe.

This fruit-forward margarita works best with frozen strawberries, so it doesn't get watered down! We love adding fresh basil for some sweet anise-y flavor, but other fresh herbs like mint or even cilantro can kick up the flavor of this sunny co*cktail.

Get the Frozen Strawberry Margarita recipe.

Peachy, tart, and citrusy, this co*cktail is the perfect sipper for a warm Memorial Day. No matter where you're celebrating, this summer co*cktail will make you feel like you're on the beach.

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Think of this as the boozy version of an Arnold Palmer—1/2 beer, 1/2 lemonade. We jazzed it up for summer with some fresh fruit and ginger beer too.

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If you've never had a Michelada, you're in for a treat. The addition of hot sauce and lime juice add a spicy/sour kick that takes your average light beer from good to great. Thanks to our secret ingredient (soy sauce!), there's also a hint of umami flavor that keeps you coming back for more.

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These aren't exactly a co*cktail, but they're full of Fireball whiskey and whipped-cream flavored vodka so we're counting them anyway. These patriotic cherries are exactly what your Memorial Day has been missing!

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If you thought a can of White Claw was perfect on its own, you haven't given it a whirl in your blender. This recipe (if you can even call it that!) can be easily customized based on what flavors and fruits you prefer. Our favorite combos: lemon-flavored spiked seltzer + frozen strawberries or mango + frozen pineapple.

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When we’re feeling the beach vibes, we reach for a pineapple margarita. Fresh and fruity with the perfect kick of tequila, this margarita will take you straight to the shore, frosty glass in hand, in less time than it takes to squeeze those limes.

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Bright and colorful, sweet with just a hint of booze, the Dirty Shirley Temple is quickly gaining popularity. It’s a boozy version of that nostalgic beverage so many of us grew up with—and let’s be honest, what too-sweet mocktail can’t be improved with a shot of vodka?

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Wine lovers will absolutely love these margarita slushies because of the tasty addition of sweet moscato. Simply combine all ingredients, and blend 'em up!

Get the Frozen Blue Moscato Margaritas recipe.

Don’t let Derby Day be your only excuse to make these mint juleps; they’re worthy all summer long. If you’re into spicy margaritas, then you’ll be able to handle the heat here; the jalapeño-infused simple syrup mellows out once it hits the cool mint and sweet berries.

Get the Strawberry Jalapeño Mint Julep recipe.

This is basically the love child of a Cape Codder and a Salty Dog. Our version leans heavily on the latter, with a hefty pinch of salt to balance the bitter notes of a grapefruit and cranberry combo.

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This drink alternates frozen layers of two of our favorite drinks—red wine sangria and tequila margaritas—for the the perfect boozy Memorial Day sipper.

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With an earthy, slightly smoky flavor, mezcal brings a uniquely savory quality to the typically tequila-based margarita. Add some fresh strawberries, and you have the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and a hint of smokiness. If you're looking for a way to shake up your classic summer co*cktail, this is it.

Get the Strawberry Mezcal Margarita recipe.

A sort of effervescent, less-sweet version of a margarita, only 3 ingredients are required for Ranch Water: tequila, lime juice, and seltzer. (Preferably Topo Chico; some claim it’s not a real Ranch Water without it!) We like adding a splash of orange liqueur like Cointreau for a little added sweetness and citrus flavor too.

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Turn your margarita into summer goals with this blueberry lemon version. Have some leftover blueberry simple syrup? It tastes AMAZING in seltzer water, and is a great sweetener for iced tea too.

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How does this classic co*cktail, with its combination of 5 different kinds of alcohol, manage to taste incredible and resemble the taste of a lemony sweet iced tea? Other than those spirits and the all-important splash of co*ke, it all comes down to an easy homemade sour mix.

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Crushed, ripe blackberries give this mojito a tart-sweet kick, but feel free use any of your favorite summery fruits. Take inspo from our mojitos, 3 ways recipe, or get creative!

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These boozy stunners are so easy to make with a popsicle mold of any shape. Simply wind your sweet or sour ropes around the mold, pour in your vodka and lemon-lime soda, and freeze!

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This drink alternates frozen layers of two of our favorite drinks—red wine sangria and tequila margaritas—for the perfect boozy Memorial Day sipper.

Get the Frozen Sangria Margarita recipe.