67 Father's Day Cocktail Recipes for the Best Dad Ever
Getting together with Dad calls for a celebratory drink, but of course, not every father likes the same sort of Father's Day cocktail. Is he a Scotch drinker? More of a G&T guy? Into mezcal or open to whatever new amaro you're loving lately? If you're drinking together while grilling up lunch, something light and refreshing is the way to go; if you're dropping off treats at his doorstep, something batched and long-lasting is a good bet. Below you'll find 67 of our best cocktail recipes for your Father's Day menu.
Photo by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Christina Allen, Food Styling by Emilie Fosnocht3/63Classic Shandy
Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Pearl Jones4/63Spicy Citrus Refresher
Photo & Food Styling by Joseph De Leo5/63Frozen Gin and Tonic
Dad's had a million gin and tonics. But has he ever had a frozen one? This version uses tonic syrup instead of standard fizzy tonic water; you'll want to get your supplies in advance since it might require an online order.
Photo by Ed Anderson10/63Cucumber Cilantro Margarita
This is a refreshing, summery spin on a margarita from Trejo's Tacos by Danny Trejo. Consider making a batch of these incredible al pastor tacos, too.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton14/633-Ingredient Grilled Orange Margarita
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson15/63Gin Rocket
This spin on the gimlet from The One-Bottle Cocktail uses shaved fennel and muddled arugula, which gives it an anise-and-pepper flavor that’s ideal for serving with seafood or light pasta dishes.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt16/63Cherry-Bourbon Soda Can Cocktail
Does Dad like to spend Father's Day by the grill? Adding bourbon and Campari to cherry cola makes for a sweet, spicy, and refreshing backyard drink to keep him cool while he glazes those ribs.
Photo by Lizzie Munro17/63Tuxedo No. 2
Talk to your Dad about his preferred martini—he may just like it best on ice. But if he's open to a less-familiar variation, try making him this version, which mixes gin, maraschino liqueur, vermouth, and absinthe, and is lightly luscious.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Dawn Perry18/63Grilled Stone Fruit Sangria
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova25/63The Spring Spritz
This refreshing spritz is light on its feet, thanks to a splash of grapefruit juice. Serve it at brunch with one of these make-ahead recipes.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt26/63Salty Paloma Soda Can Cocktail
Photo by Ted Cavanaugh27/63Mixed Citrus Daiquiri
This play on the daiquiri gets bright flavor from white grapefruit and tangy kumquat. If you're looking for a classic daiquiri, here you go.
Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich32/63Spiced Cherry Spritz
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt33/63Spiked Ginger-Lemonade Soda Can Cocktail
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Laura Rege35/63Kitty Highball
46/63All She Wrote
The Italian bittersweet vermouth called Punt e Mes is the secret to this bold but low-alcohol concoction from Batch Cocktails. If Dad's into cocktail experiments, give him a jar of this drink to age at home in the fridge; it'll keep a year or more and get more and more delicious.
Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich49/63Pimm's Spritz
54/63Classic Michelada
Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich56/63Cynar Spritz
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Grace Parisi58/63Blue Smoke Bloody Mary
Photo by Ted Cavanaugh.60/63Rum Swizzle
Crushed ice is essential to this Caribbean classic. If your fridge doesn't make it automatically, just place ice cubes in a ziptop bag and smash with a rolling pin or mallet.
Photo by Ted Cavanaugh.63/63Sbagliato
This Negroni variation skips the gin and is lightened up with a splash of sparkling wine. If you're grilling pizza for Father's Day, this is a great way to kick things off.
