Haute Drinks | July 1, 2025

The Hautest Cocktails to Sip This Summer

Haute Drinks | July 1, 2025

Gaby Keiderling

By Gaby Keiderling, E-commerce Director at Haute Living

Maybe you’re hitting the country club for some golf or tennis, or maybe you’re spending your summer planted poolside or on the beach. Either way, enjoy the long days and warm nights with a refreshing cocktail in your hand. Ahead, these are our favorite summer cocktails.

Photo Credit: Basil Hayden

Best Canned Cocktail: NÜTRL Classic Lemonade Vodka Seltzer

NÜTRL is the #2 spirits-based seltzer and is crafted with 3 ingredients – vodka, seltzer, and real juice – making it not only deliciously refreshing but also extremely convenient. Coming in a variety of fruit-forward flavors, there’s something to suit everyone’s taste preferences.

Best Cocktail for the Golf Course: Bushmills The Bank Shot

Kick off the back 9 with this Irish take on a classic Paloma made with Bushmills Irish Whiskey, the official whiskey of the PGA TOUR.

Best Sophisticated Cocktail: The Glenlivet The Paper Plane

Combining herbal liqueur, Aperol and whisky with a squeeze of fresh lemon, The Glenlivet’s Paper Plane is a bittersweet cocktail you’ll enjoy again and again.

Best Bourbon Cocktail: The Basil Hayden 75

The Basil Hayden 75 is a refreshing, subtly sweet, and elevated bourbon cocktail that never fails to leave an impression.

Best Sake Cocktail: Oishii Samurai Spritz

Light, citrusy, and effortlessly elegant, the Samurai Spritz is summer in a glass. Crisp Oishii Clear Sake pairs beautifully with juicy mango liqueur and fresh orange juice, finished with a splash of sparkling water for a refreshing lift. It’s the kind of drink that keeps you cool, feels a little fancy, and looks just as good as it tastes—whether you’re poolside, on a patio, or soaking up golden hour with friends.

Best Cocktail for the Tennis Court: Dobel Ace Paloma

Ahead of the US Open in a few months, try out the Ace Paloma, made with none other than Maestro Dobel Tequila, the Official Tequila of the US Open. Zesty, vibrant, and iconic, the Ace Paloma is perfect for summer cocktails.

Best Whiskey Cocktail: Dubliner Magic in Monto

The Magic in Monto is perfect aperitif for summer sipping with flavors of bright Aperol, tart citrus, sweet pineapple, topped with a sparkling finish – this delicious blend of honeycomb, caramel Whiskey, is crafted in Ireland using a coveted secret recipe.

Best Drink for the Beach: Malibu Piña Colada

The Malibu Piña Colada is the ultimate tropical cocktail. It perfectly balances rich cream of coconut, sweet tangy pineapple juice and smooth Malibu Original for a refreshing, sunny taste—perfect for ‘Clocking Off’ this summer.

Best Spritz: Lillet’s Spa Spritz

Lillet’s Spa Spritz is the ultimate “Clean Girl” cocktail this summer! Enjoy refreshing flavors of cucumber, citrus and mint, topped with Lillet Blanc and Mumm Sparkling wine for the perfect light beverage you and the girls can enjoy spa-side all season long.

Best Canned Wine Cocktail: Chamère Kir Royal

Officially launched in the U.S. last year and born from everyone’s favorite Netflix hit, this playful spin on the classic French cocktail, Kir Royale, will be every Emily in Paris fan’s new go-to summer cocktail. With sparkling wine and natural cassis, the cocktail serves up a chic taste of Parisian sophistication in every can.

Best Vodka Cocktail: Aspen Vodka Ruby

A refreshing vodka cocktail with elderflower, grapefruit, and orange notes is just what the doctor ordered.

Best Margarita: Flecha Azul Tequila Watermelon Basil Margarita

The margarita upgrade we all needed when it comes to summer cocktails.

Non-Cocktail Honorable Mentions

Best Rosé for Summer: Château Sainte Marguerite Fantastique

Officially launched in the U.S. last year and born from everyone’s favorite Netflix hit, this playful spin on the classic French cocktail, Kir Royale, will be every Emily in Paris fan’s new go-to summer cocktail. With sparkling wine and natural cassis, the cocktail serves up a chic taste of Parisian sophistication in every can.

Best Champagne for Summer: Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé

This is a rosé that defies every cliché, every stereotype. If you want to try something daring, this is the champagne for you – it will go with you all the way. Lush and lively on the palate, it lingers into a full, generous finish.

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