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35 Delicious Drinks to Sip by the Pool

Soak up the warm summer sun with these bright, refreshing cocktail and mocktail recipes — because every hour is happy hour by the pool.

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Pineapple Hibiscus Punch

We’re deeming this boozy beverage "summer in a glass." Sweet pineapple juice and white rum layer with complex flavors like ginger, cilantro and hibiscus tea to pack a tasty punch.

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Honeysuckle Strawberry Slush

Bright, crisp honeysuckle vodka pairs with sweet strawberries in this refreshing grown-up slushie.

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Boozy Bourbon + Peach Summertime Smash

Just one sip and you'll agree: Bourbon + peach = a match made in cocktail heaven. Best of all, this not-too-sweet summery sip is a snap to make by macerating the fruit overnight for a perfectly peachy syrup.

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Sneaky Tequila Cocktail

Not for the faint of heart, this strong tequila and rum cocktail has a smooth taste thanks to the disguising properties of pineapple and cranberry juices.

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