Porch sitting calls for cold-drink sipping.
That’s what our mamas taught us, anyway.
Here are the best Southernporch cocktailsto make for every happy hour at home.
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Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best overall flavor.
Mint Julep
Forrest Mason
Mint juleps were made for sipping on a porch in the South.
Pitcher Mojitos
These go down so easy you’ll need to go ahead and make a pitcher.
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The recipe calls for cranberry juice, triple sec, lime juice, and vodka.
Watermelon Sangria
We combined two of our favorite summer treats: fresh watermelon and iced-down sangria.
It calls for strawberry-infused tequila and a fresh strawberry for garnish.
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you could stir up a pitcher and serve all your porch guests easily.
Top it off with a lemon twist and rosemary sprigs for a fancy finish.
Watermelon Margaritas
It’s a fact that everyone loves this margarita.
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Fresh watermelon makes a classic recipe even better.
Lemon Mint Sparklers
Garnish with some mint (grown on the porchof course!)
and you’re ready to go.
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Shoo-Fly Punch
Ginger beer is the secret to this zesty and refreshing cocktail.
Big-Batch Spiked Arnold Palmers
This recipe marries three Southern favoritesbourbon, tea, and lemonade.
4th of July Punch
With a name like this, this punch needs no explanation.
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But trust us: This batch-made cocktail is perfect for group gatherings on the 4th of July and beyond.
This summer, we say, why not make it a staple on your front porch too?!
Bourbon-Peach Iced Tea
Pair these two Southern staples together for a stellar sipper.
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Strawberry Mojito
For a sweet twist on a classic mojito, try this strawberry-infused recipe.
It is made with strawberry simple syrup, which adds flavor and color to the cocktail.
Hemingway Daiquiri
Feeling fancy?
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Show off your best cocktail-making skills by whipping up this precise recipe.
It calls for fresh juices and very specific amount of ice.
It, of course, comes with a Southern spin: whiskey instead of clear liquor.
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This margarita, made with fresh orange juice and agave nectar, is sure to become a new favorite.
Fuzzy Navel
This two-ingredient cocktail from the 1980s is making a comeback.
It’s perfectly peachy and sweet without being too alcohol forward.
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Paloma
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Switch up your go-to ranch water with this fan-favorite grapefruit tequila cocktail.
For a smoky kick,try substituting mezcal for the tequila.
Serve each glass with some of the fruit from the pitcher and garnish with mint.
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