For summertime sipping, we love cocktails on the rocks. There's a time and a place for drinks served up, like a martini, Cosmopolitan, or a Rob Roy, but we like ice when the sun is shining.

Cocktails served on the rocks can be sophisticated and refined, relaxed and beachy, or anything in between. From spicy to sweet and fruity to flavorful, you can make these amazing cocktails for any occasion.
What’s great is that many of these drinks can be made easily at home but taste like premium cocktails from your favorite bar.
Like a strong cocktail that is full of flavors? Try one of these Peach Crown Royal cocktails.
Prefer a lighter drink with the perfect balance of natural ingredients? This Raspberry Moscow Mule or this Skinny Vodka Margarita will hit the spot.
Why We Love Cocktails on the Rocks
These rocks cocktails can be made with premium spirits or whatever you happen to have around the house.
If you’re planning to have a party, for the sake of convenience you can batch a cocktail (make a large amount in advance) and then pour it over the rocks to serve.
Whether you’re going with a classic cocktail, a simple cocktail, a popular cocktail, or just mixing up some new kind of different drink from an original recipe that you came up with on the spot, there are few wrong ways to make a cocktail on the rocks.
Equipment Needed
You can get by with very little equipment when making cocktails, as you've probably learned. But it's nice, especially when entertaining, to have a set up. This Cocktail shaker set has everything you need to have a proper bar set up, including a bamboo stand to keep everything together and organized.
For glasses, you'll want to have whiskey rocks glasses and highball glasses. If you like mules, pick up a set of copper mugs. If you drink out by the pool as we do, you'll need plastic tumblers.
We also like these ice ball makers.
We have a really nice fridge, but the ice maker hasn't worked for years. We picked up this counter top ice maker and it works great! It was the third brand we had tried and cost less than fixing the fridge, too.
You might want to pick up a set of bitters as so many cocktails call for it.
Our Favorite Cocktails on the Rocks Recipes
We created this list of recipes for our favorite kinds of cocktails served over ice to help get you started. Take a look to find your perfect drink for your next happy hour.
Raspberry Mojito Recipe

Raspberry Moscow Mule Cocktail

Refreshing Vodka Margarita

Spiked Arnold Palmer Cocktail

Delicious Crown Peach Drink

Refreshing Mango Margarita

Blackberry Mint Gin Bramble

Raspberry and Citrus Mezcal Cocktail

Sex On The Beach Cocktail

Classic Mint Julep Recipe

The BEST Vodka Strawberry Lemonade

Easy and Refreshing Strawberry Moscow Mule Drink

Whiskey Sour Cocktail Cocktail

Low Carb Hatch Chili Margarita

Hot Honey Margarita

Lemon Margarita (Tequila Lemon Cocktail)

Pimm’s Cup

Peach Old Fashioned

Paloma Cocktail

Tipsy Mermaid Drink

Orange Creamsicle Cocktail

Amaretto Stone Sour A Perfect Blend

Limoncello Cocktail (Italian Limoncello Spritz Recipe)

Maple Old Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Blood Orange Whiskey Sour Cocktail Recipe

Limoncello and Vodka Cocktail

Pomegranate Margaritas

Salty Dog Cocktail Recipe

Skinny Margarita

Candy Kiss Cocktail

Orange Pomegranate Manhattan

Bourbon Rosemary Cocktail

Blackberry Bourbon Smash

Hibiscus Margaritas

Singapore Sling Cocktail Recipe

The Tiki Rita Margarita

Hibiscus Margaritas

Tips for Making Cocktails on the Rocks
- Don’t shake or stir too long as you’ll water down the drink. You want to blend the ingredients, but not cause the ice to melt.
- Use a high-quality jigger to measure out ingredients. This will allow for a precise blend of the ingredients so your drink is perfectly balanced.
- Chill your glasses ahead of time. Using a chilled glass will mean the ice in your drink won’t melt as quickly, keeping the drink cool and refreshing and not instantly watered down.
FAQs
While unopened liquors are shelf-stable for years, once they are open, alcohols have about 8 months before they start to lose their peak flavor. If you’re mixing a batch of cocktails at home, keep them in the fridge. Drinks that contain fruit juices should be consumed within a day or two. Any drinks with perishable ingredients like egg whites or milk should be consumed right away.
Vodka is the most popular spirit in the US, with gin, rum, whiskey, and tequila being other must-haves for your bar setup.
One-by-one-inch standard cubes are the most versatile and can be used in any drink. Crushed ice, large cubes, ice spheres, and Collins spears can dress up certain cocktails but aren’t absolutely necessary.
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