The only thing that’s missing is a side of street tacos.

Vodka, fresh mint, and adrizzle of honeyround out the cool cocktail ingredient list.

Vanilla and Fresh Cherry Bourbon Cocktail

This best summer cocktail proves brown liquorcanbe fitting and fresh.

Grapefruit and cucumber cocktails

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And don’t feel like it’s crucial that you finish every ounce of these best summer cocktails.

They add instant complexity to any drink and are surprisingly simple to make and put to good use.

(If you prefer craft brews to cabernet or cocktails,consider these low-cal beers.)

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MAKING THYME FOR MY HEALTH

Cilantro Cucumber Margaritas

Think of this emerald best summer cocktail asgreen smoothiewith a kick.

For a mocktail version, simply swap coconut water in for the rum.

Try passionfruit or any other fruit that mentally transports you to a beautiful beach, he says.

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A CLEAN BAKE

Don’t forget to chill your glass before pouring for the best drinking experience, says Gavin.

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SWEET PEAS AND SAFFRON

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LIVE EAT LEARN

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A BEAUTIFUL PLATE

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EMILIE EATS

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MAMA LOVES FOOD

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CRAVING SOMETHING HEALTHY

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BLENDER HAPPY

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Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Feeling Bubbly cocktail

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green day cocktail

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Summer Sunset cocktail

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