June drinks are made for fun in the sun! Summer flavors star in these drinks that are refreshing on even the hottest days.
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Your ultimate guide to June drinks
June is a month that’s filled with fun! It’s the kickoff to summer filled with sunny days spent hanging by the pool or enjoying a cookout with friends and family. Classic recipes with seasonal twists are favorites for the month, especially when made in big batch form to share with a crowd.
Father’s Day is the biggest event of the month, so you’ll want to plan a drink menu that incorporates Dad’s favorites. It’s also a good idea to start planning for your Fourth of July celebrations. There are a few other fun events throughout the month that may let you try something new.
Your June flavor guide
June is all about summer flavors. Take advantage of berries while they’re in season — strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries are all at their tastiest. Tropical fruits like pineapple and mangos bring a twist to favorite drinks. Watermelon and cantaloupe are juicy additions to your drink menu.
Lean into garden goodies for your drinks too. Fresh herbs bring brightness to simple syrup, muddled or as a garnish. Berry ice cubes or herb ice cubes are a simple addition that can add to the wow factor when you’re entertaining.
For Father’s Day, consider what drinks your Dad would enjoy. You can use whiskey, bourbon or even beer as your boozy base for a drink. There are plenty of classic recipes and riffs that will help you celebrate.
What’s happening in June
Outside of Father’s Day, there are plenty of fun dates to observe. Don’t feel the need to try them all — choose your favorites for an excuse to celebrate.
- 6/3 — World Cider Day
- 6/4 — National Cognac Day
- 6/5 — National Moonshine Day
- First Saturday — National Bubbly Day
- 6/6 — Belmont Stakes
- 6/9 — International Dark & Stormy Day
- 6/9 — National Rosé Day
- 6/10 — National Iced Tea Day
- Second Saturday — World Gin Day
- 6/14 — National Bourbon Day
- 6/18 – 6/21 — US Open Golf
- 6/19 — National Daiquiri Day
- 6/19 — National Martini Day
- 6/21 — Father’s Day
- Fourth Friday — International Rosé Day
- 6/29 – 7/12 — Wimbledon
It’s also National Iced Tea Month (and Iced Tea Day on 6/10), so you’ll need a batch of cold brew iced tea ready to go. And it’s also Pride Month, so have fun with rainbow drinks, spanning a full spectrum of sips from red to purple.
Your June drink menu
June flavors
June calls for drinks that feel as good as the weather — bright, refreshing and built for lingering. These cocktails and mocktails lean into the best flavors of early summer, from fresh citrus and berries to tropical fruit and cooling herbs.
Father’s Day
Father's Day calls for drinks that feel a little intentional, whether that's a classic stirred cocktail or a fun batch drink the whole group can enjoy. These options cover the range from spirit-forward sippers to crowd-friendly coolers, so there's something for every kind of dad at the table.
June sporting events
June is one of the best months on the sports calendar, with horse racing, tennis and golf all giving you a reason to gather around a screen with a good drink in hand. These cocktails lean into the spirit of each event, from the Belmont Stakes to Wimbledon to the U.S. Open.
Drink holidays
June is packed with drink holidays, which means you have more excuses than usual to try something new. National Rosé Day, National Iced Tea Day, National Bourbon Day, National Martini Day — the calendar basically plans itself. You never really need a reason to make a great drink, but if you want one, June will give you plenty.
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