Refreshing cocktails are long, ice-cold and easy-drinking, built on mint, citrus and soda over a moderate measure of spirit. Warm-weather staples like the Mojito and Tom Collins anchor the list.

Air Mail
Light gold rum, Dry sparkling wine

Americano
Red bitter, Rosso vermouth

Aperol Spritz
Prosecco extra dry, Aperitivo

Chartreuse Swizzle
Herbal liqueur (e.g., Green Chartreuse)

Dark 'N' Stormy
Dark rum, Ginger beer

Dark 'N' Stormy – IBA
Dark rum, Ginger beer

Dark 'N' Stormy Highball
Dark rum, Ginger beer

Elderflower Mojito
White rum

French 75
London dry gin, Dry sparkling wine

French 75 – IBA
Brut Champagne, London dry gin

French 75 (1927 recipe)
Dry sparkling wine

Gin and Tonic
London dry gin

Gin Basil Smash
London dry gin

Gin Basil Smash – IBA
London dry gin

Hugo Spritz
Elderflower liqueur, Dry sparkling wine

Mint Bee's Knees
London dry gin

Mojito
White rum

Mojito (Cuban-style)
White rum

Moscow Mule
Vodka, Ginger beer

Moscow Mule – IBA
Ginger beer, Vodka

Old Cuban Highball
Caribbean aged rum, Dry sparkling wine

Paloma
Tequila blanco

Paloma – IBA
Tequila blanco

Passion Fruit Mojito
Light gold rum