Cooking Techniques 7 Refreshing Poolside Cocktails Hosting a pool party this weekend? Swap out the cooler full of beer for a cocktail. Here are seven excellent drinks to make poolside. By F&W Editors Updated on May 23, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: LUIS GARCIA Hosting a pool party this weekend? Swap out the cooler full of beer for a cocktail. Here are seven excellent drinks to make poolside: 1. Cucumber MargaritaThe only thing more refreshing than a margarita is one made with cucumbers. The cucumber-infused tequila also makes a great punch. 2. Strawberry-Lemon MojitosStrawberries sweeten these mojitos. Use a molasses-based rum (like white Brugal) for a smoother drink, or a sugarcane-based rum (such as white Barbancourt) for a drier cocktail. 3. Brewsky SangriaRoger Kugler's tangy beer-based sangria was inspired by a British customer's request for a shandy, a refreshing blend of lager beer and lemonade or soda. 4. Pineapple-Sake Sangria with JalapeñoThis sake-based punch from chef Helene Henderson is refreshing and spicy thanks to an easy-to-make jalapeño syrup. 5. Rum & TonicTodd Thrasher says this cocktail puts him in vacation mode. He’s a longtime scuba diver, and when he visits the Caribbean island of Bonaire, this is his go-to drink after a day in the water. 6. Strawberry-Basil-Balsamic DaiquiriThis pleasantly sweet-tangy drink was inspired by the classic Italian pairing of strawberries and balsamic vinegar. 7. Watermelon-Tequila CocktailWhen watermelon is in abundance, this is a great way to use it. Bobby Flay purees seedless watermelon chunks, then strains the juice through a sieve and mixes it with silver tequila, sugar syrup, blueberries, mint and fresh lime juice. 9 Refreshing Frozen CocktailsCool Summer DrinksF&W’s Best Daiquiri Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit