--- title: 5 Creative Cocktails for your next Boston Cookout description: Delicious and easy creative cocktails for your next cookout that your guests will love! | Ideas from Party Perfect image: https://www.partyperfectboston.com/hubfs/7264064580_7044e97d4a_o.jpg --- [![vast.png](https://www.partyperfectboston.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen_Shot_2015-07-08_at_9.22.51_PM.png?width=451&height=117&name=Screen_Shot_2015-07-08_at_9.22.51_PM.png "vast.png")](https://www.partyperfectboston.com) [![Book Party Perfect](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/618182/0126b57e-cade-4fbe-824e-efd099f6daac.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/618182/0126b57e-cade-4fbe-824e-efd099f6daac) # Ideas from Party Perfect ## [5 Creative Cocktails for your next Boston Cookout](https://www.partyperfectboston.com/ideas-from-party-perfect/creative-cocktails-for-your-next-boston-cookout) [fa icon="calendar"] Jul 9, 2015 6:45:00 PM / by [Amy Esposito](https://www.partyperfectboston.com/ideas-from-party-perfect/author/amy-esposito) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) With summer in full swing, what better way to celebrate then hosting a cookout for friends or family. Here are 5 creative cocktails for your next Boston cookout that are sure to keep your guest cool and help you forget how horrible last winter was.  ![Creative-Cocktails-for-your-next-Boston-Cookout](https://www.partyperfectboston.com/hs-fs/hubfs/7264064580_7044e97d4a_o.jpg?width=229&name=7264064580_7044e97d4a_o.jpg "Creative-Cocktails-for-your-next-Boston-Cookout") **1. Watermelon & Ginger Refresh** This refreshing and tasty cocktail is sure to keep your guest cool.  *Ingredients (serves 6-8):* 2 cups pureed watermelon (seedless)  1/2 cup Ginger Syrup 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 cup cold sparkling water Fresh mint, for garnish Ice** ** *Directions: * Combine watermelon puree, ginger syrup, lime juice, and sparkling water. Pour over ice. Garnish with mint.    **2.  Sailor's Dream** If you live by the beach or in a nautical mood, whip up an easy rum drink that will have your guest dreaming of beaches in Barbados.  *Ingredients:* 1 part Eclipse Mount Gay Rum 3 parts Tonic Water Lime Wedge Ice *Directions:* In a highball glass over ice, pour rum and top with tonic.  Garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy, mate!  ![Creative-Cocktails-for-your-next-Boston-Cookout](https://www.partyperfectboston.com/hubfs/4854474062_b28c94e934_m.jpg "Creative-Cocktails-for-your-next-Boston-Cookout") **3.  Dark & Stormy** Although a classic, I would be remiss to leave this tried and true cocktail off my list.  *Ingredients:* 1 part dark rum (Gosling's Black Rum preferred) 2 parts ginger beer 1 lime *Directions: * Combine rum and ginger beer. Pour over ice. Squeeze lime juice into drink and garnish with lime. Enjoy! ![Creative-Cocktails-for-your-next-Boston-Cookout](https://www.partyperfectboston.com/hubfs/8980644812_0864324d37_n.jpg "Creative-Cocktails-for-your-next-Boston-Cookout") **4. Paloma** Every party needs tequila. Here's a refreshing option perfect for hot afternoon days.   *Ingredients:* 1 part tequila (blanco or reposado recommended) 3 parts grapefruit juice Splash of club soda Squeeze of fresh lime juice Salt or sugar for rimming (optional) *Directions:* Combine tequila, grapefruit juice, and club soda. Pour over ice. Add squeeze of lime juice and salt or sugar rim.  **5. Strawberry Sipper** This simple cocktail is a win, especially if you want to add a little color to the table.  *Ingredients:* 10 pureed strawberries Prosecco  Strawberries for garnish  *Directions: * Combine pureed strawberries and prosecco in a champagne flute. Garnish with strawberry.  Enjoy these 5 creative cocktails for your next cookout. Please comment any other recipes you're enjoying this summer! And in the meantime, check out this blog post on [why you should hire a personal bartender. ](https://www.partyperfectboston.com/ideas-from-party-perfect/why-hire-a-personal-bartender)   Planning a party? Here's a Guide to help you do it!   [![Free Guide to Hosting a Stress-Free Party!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/618182/1a9b5044-f8d3-4f6e-b2e0-7185a72094fe.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/618182/1a9b5044-f8d3-4f6e-b2e0-7185a72094fe) #### Written by [Amy Esposito](https://www.partyperfectboston.com/ideas-from-party-perfect/author/amy-esposito) Sign up to receive Ideas from Party Perfect in your inbox! [[fa icon="facebook-square"]](https://www.facebook.com/partyperfectbos) [[fa icon="twitter-square"]](https://twitter.com/partyperfectbos) [[fa icon="pinterest-square"]](https://www.pinterest.com/partyperfectbos/) Copyright 2026 | Designed with [fa icon="heart"] by [HubSpot](https://www.hubspot.com) [[fa icon="chevron-up"]](https://www.partyperfectboston.com/ideas-from-party-perfect/creative-cocktails-for-your-next-boston-cookout#)