What is better than sitting in the sun sipping your favourite cocktail? We're all used to making the reliable g&t or cosmos but here are 10 alternative cocktail recipe suggestions for you to try on those balmy summer evenings.

Watermelon Martini

Recipe and photo via The Londoner

Mint Julep

Recipe and photo via Oh Gosh!

Planter's Punch

Recipe and photo via Cold Glass

The French 75

Recipe and photo via Food 52

Basil Lemonade Grenade

Recipe and photo via The Londoner

Classic Margarita

Recipe via The Cocktail Lovers

Lemon Cherry Cachaca Smash

 Recipe and photo via Ginhound

Pimm's Cup

Recipe and photo via Tomayto | Tomahto

Raspberry Basil Mojito

 Recipe and photo via A Beautiful Mess

And finally, for something a little different...

Peach Sangria Popsicles

 Recipe and photo via Annie's Eats

Enjoy your summer sipping!

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