5 Essential Cocktails for June

Each month, Chilled brings you five essential cocktails based on our National Drink Day Calendar. Be sure to bookmark it so you’re always ready for the next spirited celebration.

Happy summer! The days are longer, the group chats are active again, and if you’re anything like us, your nights are officially booked thanks to Love Island. It’s the season of being outside as much as possible, ideally with a drink in hand.

From beach days to patio hangs to last-minute plans that turn into all-night situations, June is all about keeping things light, fresh, and easy. Naturally, your cocktails should follow suit.

And with a full calendar of drink-worthy moments—National Moonshine Day (6/5), Iced Tea Day (6/10), Martini Day (6/19), Pink Day (6/23), and Pineapple Day (6/27)—there’s no shortage of reasons to mix something up.

Consider this your cue to lean into bright flavors, refreshing builds, and cocktails that make perfect sense for summer.

6/5 – National Moonshine Day

A Dirty Shirley leans into nostalgia with a boozy upgrade for National Moonshine Day, swapping in moonshine for extra kick. It’s playful, a little rebellious, and exactly the kind of throwback that still hits.

6/10 – National Iced Tea Day

Nothing fits National Iced Tea Day better than a spiked take on the classic. This Jack Honey Sweetened Blackberry Tea brings a subtle fruitiness and just enough sweetness to keep things interesting.

6/19 – National Martini Day

For National Martini Day, skip the expected and go tropical. This White Coconut Martini is smooth, slightly sweet, and a refreshing shift from the usual.

6/23 – National Pink Day

Celebrating everything from joy to playfulness, National Pink Day is all about embracing the color’s feel-good energy. A Pink Guava Aperol Spritz delivers that mood in liquid form with a bright, blush-toned pour.

6/27 – National Pineapple Day

What started as a quirky “Bring Your Pineapple to Work Day” has turned into a full-on celebration of the fruit. A Spicy Pineapple Margarita keeps that spirit going with a bold, sweet-heat combo that feels right for summer.