Tomato girl summer. Italian coastal summer. Hot girl summer. How about a brat summer, inspired by Charli XCX’s new album? *BRAT,* has been dominating the charts this summer, and fans have completely embraced the new “brat girl” trend, leaning into individuality and confidence this summer. From bold yet laid back fits to vibrant accessories, the “slime green” edit is everywhere this summer.
In honor of this summer’s latest trend, Brat Girl Summer just got a whole lot boozier. Forget the basic beach cocktails – it's time to shake things up with a collection of drinks as bold and unapologetic as the season itself. From sweet and sassy to strong and spirited, these concoctions capture the essence of carefree fun and endless possibilities. Whether it’s green RTDs or track-inspired cocktails, these vibrant and refreshing bratty bevs are insta-worthy and perfect for poolside parties, pre-games, and summer soirées.
#SpoonTip: No matter what you're drinking, make sure to always drink responsibly. Spoon does not promote binge or underage drinking.
Basil Gimlet
- Prep Time:5 mins
- Cook Time:0
- Total Time:5 mins
- Servings:1
- Easy
- 2 oz Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Simple Syrup
- 5-6 Basil Leaves
- Cucumber Ribbon to garnish
Ingredients
-
Step 1
Add liquid ingredients and basil into a cocktail shaker and gently muddle.
-
Step 2
Shake over ice to chill and fine-strain into cocktail glass.
-
Step 3
Garnish with cucumber ribbon on a cocktail pick.
Lipton Hard Iced Tea Citrus Green Tea
Made with real Lipton Green Tea, Lipton Hard Iced Tea Citrus Green Tea is a lighter, brighter, and smoother Hard Iced Tea. This non-carbonated RTD clocks in at 5% ABV, striking the perfect balance between refreshment and indulgence. Buy it here.
APPLE-Tini
- Prep Time:5 mins
- Cook Time:0
- Total Time:5 mins
- Servings:1
- Easy
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 0.5 oz apple schnapps
- 0.5 oz sweet and sour mix
- Green apple slice for garnish
Ingredients
-
Step 1
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
-
Step 2
Add vodka, apple schnapps, and sweet and sour mix to the shaker. Shake vigorously to combine.
-
Step 3
Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a green apple slice.
#SpoonTip: For a sweeter drink, add a splash of cranberry juice. For a tart twist, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Dulce Vida's La Ultima Palabra
- Prep Time:5 mins
- Cook Time:0
- Total Time:5 mins
- Servings:1
- Easy
- 1 oz Dulce Vida Reposado Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1 oz Chareau Aloe Liqueur
- 1 oz Green Chartreuse
- 1/4 oz Pineapple Juice
- Dehydrated Pineapple Slice to garnish
Ingredients
-
Step 1
Add all ingredients to a shaker, fill with ice, and shake hard to combine.
-
Step 2
Double strain using a hawthorne and fine strainer into a coupe glass.
-
Step 3
Garnish with pineapple and enjoy.
365 Spritz
- Prep Time:5 mins
- Cook Time:0
- Total Time:5 mins
- Servings:1
- Easy
- 2.5 oz St. Germain
- 3 oz prosecco or sparkling wine
- 1.5 oz soda water
- 8-10 mint leaves
- Lime wedge to garnish
Ingredients
-
Step 1
Add ice into a wine glass.
-
Step 2
Pour in St‑Germain and add mint leaves, making sure to leave one or two for garnish.
-
Step 3
Top with sparkling wine and soda water.
-
Step 4
Stir the drink to combine all of the ingredients, and garnish with a mint sprig and lime wedge.
Spicy Horton Lime
- Prep Time:5 mins
- Cook Time:0
- Total Time:5 mins
- Servings:1
- Easy
- Lime Juice to taste
- Tajin
- 4 Jalapeño Slices
- 1 Can Horton Lime Soda
Ingredients
-
Step 1
Wet the rim of a glass with lime juice and dip (or roll) rim in Tajin.
-
Step 2
Add four jalapeño slices to the bottom of the glass and muddle.
-
Step 3
Fill with ice and pour in Horton Lime.
Sprinter Lime
Founded by Kylie Jenner, Sprinter Lime is a bold and juicy RTD vodka soda made with real fruit juice, premium vodka, and sparkling water. Using only the highest quality ingredients, Sprinter delivers vibrant and fruit-forward flavor profiles in a gluten-free, 4.5% ABV, RTD can with no added sugars. Sprinter is available nationwide in an 8-can variety pack for $19.99.
Von dutch Vodka Spritzer
- Prep Time:10 mins
- Cook Time:0
- Total Time:10 mins
- Servings:1
- Medium
- 10 cucumber slices
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 2 oz vodka
- 5-10 ice cubes
- 4 oz lemonade
- 4 oz sparkling water
Ingredients
-
Step 1
Add fresh sliced cucumbers and mint leaves to the bottom of a highball glass.
-
Step 2
Add vodka in the glass, and muddle the cucumber and mint into the vodka.
-
Step 3
Fill glass with ice.
-
Step 4
Add lemonade and top with sparkling water.
-
Step 5
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and slice of cucumber.
Talkhouse Encore Vodka Soda Lime
A zesty mix of lime and vodka, this refreshing blend will transport you to the dance floor. Talkhouse Encore is a line of refreshing, authentic and fruit-forward spirits-based canned seltzers inspired by the iconic Hamptons venue, Stephen Talkhouse. Each flavor has no added sugar or artificial flavoring, offering a lighter alternative with authentic taste at 5% ABV.
Mean Girls Margarita
- Prep Time:10 mins
- Cook Time:0
- Total Time:10 mins
- Servings:1
- Medium
- 1.5 oz Tequila Reposado We used 818!
- 4 slices Serrano Pepper
- 2 oz Cucumber Juice
- 0.5 oz Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Orange Juice
- Tajin for the rim
Ingredients
-
Step 1
To make cucumber juice, slice one cucumber into rounds and blend well. Strain and press through a sieve.
-
Step 2
Next, rim a glass with lime juice and dip into Tajin, if desired.
-
Step 3
Add reposado and serrano pepper to a cocktail shaker and muddle.
-
Step 4
Add the cucumber, orange, and lime juices to the cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
-
Step 5
Strain into an ice-filled Tajin-rimmed glass.
Green (Apple) Tea Shots
- Prep Time:5 mins
- Cook Time:0
- Total Time:5 mins
- Servings:4
- Easy
- 3 oz Proper No Twelve Irish Apple
- 3 oz Peach Schnapps
- 3 oz Sour Mix
- Splash Lemon Lime soda
Ingredients
-
Step 1
Pour all ingredients into a Boston Shaker filled with ice.
-
Step 2
Shake and strain into four shot glasses.