12 Refreshing Cocktail Recipes With Mint

Here's the cocktail mash-up you never knew you needed: This fruity and flavorful drink is half mint julep, half blackberry margarita. 

You can't go wrong with a classic. A Southern staple that's become synonymous with the Kentucky Derby, the mint julep is as refreshing as it gets. 

Cool down on a hot day with this blended mint-rum cocktail that starts with frozen limeade concentrate. "Very tasty and much easier to make than the traditional mojito," says reviewer DUBLIN.

Kick your regular ol' lemonade up a notch with vodka and fresh mint sprigs. Reviewer and Allrecipes Allstar France C says it's important to allow the flavors to meld for a while before serving. 

"Vodka and ginger beer mingle with summery flavors for a crisp and refreshing cocktail to enjoy on hot days," says recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Buckwheat Queen.

A can of Corona adds fizziness and flavor to this margarita-inspired drink. "They were light, refreshing, and screamed summertime," according to reviewer and Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole. 

Looking for a deliciously boozy way to use up fresh watermelon? You're in luck! This tequila-spiked drink is the perfect summer sipper. 

Expecting company? Easily serve a crowd with this big-batch rum cocktail. "So easy and delicious," raves reviewer ceodomerelations. "I doubled the recipe for a neighborhood bbq and [the drinks] were fantastic."

Caramelized peaches are muddled with bourbon, grilled lemon, and mint. This "totally smashing summer refreshment" is best enjoyed with a good friend, according to recipe creator Matt Wencl.

Make this flavorful cocktail with just four ingredients: fresh mint sprigs, peach nectar, bourbon, and ginger liqueur.

This easy cranberry mocktail is alcohol-free, but you can add vodka for a boozy twist. "I made this over the holidays and everyone LOVED it," raves reviewer Michelle Merolla. "We drank every last drop."

This spiced rum cocktail (which is sweetened with agave nectar and garnished with mint) is "a delicious end to a hot fall day," according to reviewer and Allrecipes Allstar lovestohost.