Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing cocktail, and what better way to quench your thirst than with fruit-based drinks? Fruit cocktails are not only delicious but can also packed with nutrients that are essential for our health (when using fresh ingredients, of course).

Here are five simple and popular recipes for fruit-quenching cocktails that are perfect for summer. Each recipe is easy to make and uses fresh, seasonal ingredients that are readily available in your local market.

Watermelon Margarita

This watermelon margarita is a perfect combination of sweet and sour flavours. It's made with fresh watermelon, lime juice, tequila, and triple sec. This cocktail is perfect for hot summer days when you need something refreshing to cool down.

To make this cocktail, start by blending fresh watermelon chunks until smooth. Add lime juice, tequila, and triple sec, and blend again. Pour the mixture into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with a slice of watermelon and a sprig of mint.

Peach Bellini

Peach Bellini is a classic Italian cocktail that is perfect for summer brunches. It's made with fresh peaches and sparkling wine. This cocktail is light, refreshing, and easy to make.

To make this cocktail, start by blending fresh peaches until smooth. Pour the peach puree into a champagne flute and top it up with chilled sparkling wine. Garnish with a slice of peach and serve immediately.

Blueberry Mojito

This blueberry mojito is a fruity twist on the classic Cuban cocktail. It's made with fresh blueberries, mint leaves, lime juice, white rum, and soda water. This cocktail is perfect for hot summer nights when you need something refreshing to cool down.

To make this cocktail, start by muddling fresh blueberries and mint leaves in a glass. Add lime juice, white rum, and ice cubes, and stir well. Top it up with soda water and garnish with a sprig of mint and a few blueberries.

Strawberry Daiquiri

A classic cocktail that is perfect for summer parties and large punch bowls. It's made with fresh strawberries, lime juice, white rum, and sugar syrup. This cocktail is sweet, tangy, and easy to make.

To make this cocktail, start by blending fresh strawberries until smooth. Add lime juice, white rum, sugar syrup, and ice cubes, and blend again. Pour the mixture into a glass and garnish with a slice of strawberry and a sprig of mint.

Mango Margarita

A tropical twist on the classic Mexican cocktail, it's made with fresh mango, lime juice, tequila, and triple sec. This cocktail is perfect for summer evenings when you want to relax and unwind.

To make this cocktail, start by blending fresh mango chunks until smooth. Add lime juice, tequila, and triple sec, and blend again. Pour the mixture into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice cubes. Garnish with a slice of mango and a sprig of cilantro.