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13 Summer Cocktails and Frozen Drinks

Chill out at your next outdoor party with a few easy summer cocktails and frozen drinks. Here are 13 delicious ways to savor the season.

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Tom's Mellow Melon Margarita

Like its name promises, this fruity twist on the traditional margarita will leave you refreshed and feeling mellow. Get the recipe>>

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Frozen Irish Banana

Want to feel as though you've escaped to the tropics without leaving home? Take a sip of this coconutty cooler and slip away. Get the recipe>>

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Wed Wabbit

With an infusion of carrot juice, this Bloody Mary-esque drink feels downright healthy. (Well, almost.) Get the recipe>>

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Oyster Bar Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary cocktails pair well with so many kinds of dishes. Many say the drink is a dish in itself. The lemon and lime juices in this version add a refreshing tartness. Get the recipe>>

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The Steve-O 3-O Favo-O-Freeze

If you can say that name three times fast after drinking one of these, well, you need another! Can you spot the three Os in the ingredients? Get the recipe>>

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The Frozen Texas Twister

When you want to blow people away and celebrate in true Lone Star style, use the best tequila in this frozen confection. Get the recipe>>

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Hop Skip and Go Naked Punch

This beer punch will make your party guests cheer. Get the recipe>>

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Frozen Margie-Cadorita

Guacamole and tortilla chips are the perfect amigos for margaritas, and this version includes guacamole's essential element. Get the recipe>>

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Frozen Hurricane (N'Awlins Style)

Get ready to be wowed after sampling this pleaser from the Big Easy. Get the recipe>>

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Texican Tailgate Cocoa Freeze

Craving hot chocolate but the temperature outside is 100 degrees in the shade? Consider cooling your guests off with this chilly drink. Get the recipe>>

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Frozen Mint Julep

This is the perfect Southern way to celebrate and cool off this summer. Get the recipe>>

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A Very Berry Brazilian

This delicious cocktail gets a little sweetness (and style) from muddled summer strawberries. Get the recipe>>

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The Bloody Clam

This is a strong contender for the best Bloody Mary, a hearty drink with a hint of the sea. Get the recipe>>