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Best 9 Summer Vacation Cocktails for the Beach, Pool and Lake
Summer is the perfect time to find yourself near a body of water with your friends — drinks in hand. Here are some light-tasting, no-fuss vodka cocktail choices for your fun in the sun.
Apr. 29, 2025
The time-honoured tradition of summer vacation is something worth celebrating. As many people take time off from work to enjoy a little rest and relaxation, they often find themselves putting their feet up near bodies of water. Whether you go to the beach, poolside party, lake house or vacation hotspot, these are the best summer cocktails to take with you on your adventures.
What is a good vacation cocktail?
The perfect vacation cocktail can be the cherry on top of a great getaway. Whether you’re lounging on the beach, relaxing by the lake or unwinding with your favourite people, sharing a cocktail in celebration can mark the beginning of your most cherished moments. Bright citrus, fresh ingredients and delicious, well-crafted spirits pair effortlessly with sunshine and good company, turning any vacation into something truly unforgettable.
Top Beach Cocktails
When you hit the beach, you may want to stick with the theme and enjoy tropical flavours. Some perfect beach drinks include the Beach Bum with its pear, maraschino and lime notes, while the Surf Spritzer is bursting with bright, sunshiney orange flavour. The French Hawaiian is our twist on the classic beach cocktail, the Mai Tai.
Make sure you enjoy your creation in an insulated vessel with a lid to keep your drink cold — and keep the sand out.
Top Lake House or Poolside Cocktails
If you hit the pool or lake house with your friends, there’s nothing with a more refreshing taste than a fresh lemonade. That’s why our classic Vodka Lemonade is the perfect lake cocktail. Or, if you’re looking for a fruity twist, try our take on a raspberry lemonade, the Honey Deuce. You could also make a Berry Lemonade Pitcher for a group so you don’t have to run inside the lake house to make more drinks. Or try the French Summer Crush — its melon wedge gives you something cool to snack on.
Remember to be careful around the pool or the dock with glass! And some places may not even allow it. That’s why we recommend transporting and enjoying your serves in a reusable plastic cup. And take care to always drink responsibly, which includes not drinking while in the lake, pool, ocean or any body of water.
Top Vacation Cocktails
For the beach, lake house and poolside party — and any summer vacation really — you need drinks that are simple, easy to take on the go and crowd-pleasing. A great option is the always-classic GREY GOOSE® & Soda. It's a simple serve that lets the flavour of our naturally tasteful vodka shine through. Another two-ingredient, low-alcohol vacation drink is the Watermelon Basil & Tonic, made with just soda water and one of our three GREY GOOSE® Essences flavours.
The Hot List: The Best 9 Summer Cocktails
To recap, these nine drinks are perfect for warmer weather, wherever you are. For easy reference, keep this list handy this summer:
- Beach Bum
- Surf Spritzer
- French Hawaiian
- Vodka Lemonade
- Honey Deuce™
- Berry Lemonade Pitcher
- French Summer Crush
- GREY GOOSE® & Soda
- Watermelon Basil & Soda
Wherever this summer takes you, take along some easy-to-transport, delightful-to-taste cocktails with you. Your beach picnic, poolside party and lake house deserve it.