These non-alcoholic summer party drinks are fresh, colorful and made for warm-weather hosting. Serve them at BBQs, garden parties, pool days or casual evenings when you want something fun in the glass — without making alcohol the whole point.

7 Non-Alcoholic Summer Party Drinks Everyone Can Enjoy

Miso in whiskey sounds like one experiment too far — until you taste it. A tiny amount can make an Old Fashioned feel rounder, deeper and almost salted-caramel rich without turning the drink into something obviously savoury.

Miso Old Fashioned: Why a Tiny Spoonful of Miso Works With Whiskey

Pandan is turning up in modern cocktails for a reason. Add it to a classic Daiquiri and white rum, fresh lime and pandan syrup become a bright three-ingredient drink with soft vanilla-like, nutty and tropical aromas.

Pandan Daiquiri Recipe: The Tropical Flavor Showing Up on Cocktail Menus

A French Martini looks elegant, fruity and a little fancy, but the recipe could hardly be simpler. Remember one easy 3:1:3 ratio for vodka, raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice, then shake it properly cold for that soft, frothy top.

French Martini Recipe: Vodka, Pineapple and Raspberry in One Easy Ratio

Some nights you’ll shake, strain and garnish. Some nights you barely want to open two bottles. Pick how much effort you have — 30 seconds, 2 minutes or 5 — and make the cocktail that matches.

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7 Non-Alcoholic Summer Party Drinks Everyone Can Enjoy

Miso Old Fashioned: Why a Tiny Spoonful of Miso Works With Whiskey

Pandan Daiquiri Recipe: The Tropical Flavor Showing Up on Cocktail Menus

French Martini Recipe: Vodka, Pineapple and Raspberry in One Easy Ratio

Choose a Cocktail by Effort: 30 Seconds, 2 Minutes or 5 Minutes