Nothing tastes better on a sunny day than a refreshing cocktail. It’s the perfect drink to keep you cool and relaxed. While there are many summer cocktails that you can make, it’s only natural to go for ones that can be made within a few minutes. All cocktails on the following list, along with being absolutely delicious, can be made within minimal time periods. Without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the most popular cocktails that you can enjoy this summer.

Mai Tai
Invented by Trader Vic in 1944, Mai Tai is among the world’s most famous tiki cocktails. Although there is no true definition of a tiki cocktail, it usually contains a lot of rum and fruit juices. Mai Tai means “the best” or “out of this world” in Tahitian, and rightly so, as this classic cocktail has takers across the world. Plus, it’s extremely easy to make. All you have to do is add white rum, orange curaçao, fresh lime juice, and orgeat into a shaker with crushed ice. Shake the mixture lightly for a few seconds before pouring the drink into a double old-fashioned glass. Also, pour a little dark rum and allow it to float on the mixture. Don’t forget to garnish the drink with a lime wheel and mint sprig.

Mojito
Having originated in Cuba, mojito is still the number-one choice for many when the weather gets hot. Not only is it one of the most popular summer cocktails, but it is also among the easiest drinks to make. The only slightly hard part, however, is muddling the mint. Add white rum, fresh lime juice, and ice into a shaker containing the muddled mint, and shake the mixture well for a few seconds. Mojito is most commonly served in a highball glass that contains fresh ice. Remember to top the drink with club soda, and garnish with a lime wheel or mint sprig.

Margarita
Owing to its popularity as a classic summer cocktail in the country, margarita has a lot many stories and debates attached to it. There are many variations to this cocktail, but nothing tastes better than the classic version. That’s not it—it’s also simple and requires only a few ingredients, namely fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, silver tequila, and agave syrup. After covering the rim of a glass with coarse salt, add the ingredients into a shaker with ice, and shake for a few seconds. Strain the drink, pour it into the glass over ice cubes, and use a lime wheel as garnish.

Piña colada
Hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico, the piña colada is a true tropical classic. It was declared as the official drink of Puerto Rico in 1978, and since then, it has continued to be one of the most loved summer cocktails. The recipe for the ideal piña colada is simple. All you need is light rum, unsweetened pineapple juice, coconut cream, and fresh lime juice. While many piña colada recipes require a blender, you don’t actually need it. Just add all the ingredients and some crushed ice into a shaker, and shake it thoroughly for about 30 seconds. Serve the drink over pebble ice in a hurricane glass, and garnish it with a pineapple wedge and cherries.