Check out our round-up of the best travel-inspired drinks, from punchy three-ingredient negronis to a jug of fruity sangria. Need more summer drinks inspiration? Explore our feel-good summer drinks recipes, summer drinks ideas to cool you down and 40 summer cocktails.

Rum punch – Jamaica

A big jug of fruity rum punch screams summer holiday and this tropical recipe using coconut, lime and pineapple is perfect for barbecues and garden parties. Whip up a batch and explore our guide to Jamaican cuisine.

Venetian spritz – Venice

Venice might be the birthplace of the spritz but rather than Aperol many Venetians favour the more bitter Select Aperitivo as their base – garnished with a green olive. Enjoy this grown-up aperitif while reading about Venetian food.

Mojito – Cuba

This Cuban creation has to be one of the most refreshing rum cocktails out there – a zesty mix of rum, lime and mint lengthened with soda water. We've also got a clever – and equally delicious – virgin mojito. Drink while listening to our podcast on 10 things you need to know about Cuban food and cooking.

Three glasses of mojito, filled with ice, limes and garnished with mint leaves

Spicy margarita – Mexico

A classic marg – zesty and zingy – is a thing of beauty but adding chilli salt and a dash of hot sauce gives a delicious spicy kick to this Mexican cocktail that works really well with the tequila. Our top tip? Add extra smoky depth by swapping the tequila for mezcal.

The Mexican state of Oaxaca is one of the country's biggest mezcal producers and is full of other foodie highlights that make it a must visit. Explore our guide to Oaxaca cuisine here.

Spicy margarita in glass with lime wedges in bowl

Sangria – Spain

This classic Spanish tipple is a simple yet delicious combination of red wine, brandy, lemonade and plenty of fruit. Drink it while perusing our best Spanish hotels for food lovers.

Sangria in a jug with three glasses of sangria beside it

Pisco sour – Peru and Chile

Both Peru and Chile claim this zingy brandy sour as their national drink, though recipes differ between the countries. In Chile, egg whites are left out of the mixture, plus Chilean pisco – which follows different production methods – is used. Whip up a pisco sour (or two) while you explore our favourite Peruvian recipes.

Two small glasses filled with a green cocktail with a frothy topping

Negroni – Italy

This classic Italian aperitivo is winningly simple to make, made with one part gin, one part vermouth rosso, and one part Campari, then garnished with orange peel. It also has lots of variations: try swapping the gin for prosecco to make an equally holiday-worthy – and less boozy – negroni sbagliato. Mix yourself one, then check out our best Italian hotels for food lovers.

Sazerac – New Orleans

This boozy whisky cocktail is a New Orleans staple, using rye whisky, Peychaud bitters and absinthe. The Big Easy is the home of several classic cocktails, including the vieux carré and grasshopper. Inspired to visit? Explore the vibrant culinary scene of this lively city in our New Orleans guide.

Piña colada – Puerto Rico

Creamy, fruity and delightfully retro, the piña colada is the national drink of Puerto Rico, where it was invented in the mid-20th century. White rum and pineapple juice are the key ingredients in this kitsch tropical number, and one sip will transport you to a sandy beach. Drink one while you read our foodie guide to Puerto Rico.

Daiquiri – Cuba

One of the all-time great rum cocktails, this Cuban creation first came to fame in the 1920s, when Americans flocked to the island during Prohibition (including one of the daiquiri’s biggest fans, Ernest Hemingway). Its simplicity is its strength: a carefully balanced blend of just lime juice, sugar and white rum. Fresh, bright and zesty, it’s the perfect summer cocktail.

Manhattan – New York

The manhattan is a classic cocktail that doesn’t pull any punches. Spicy rye whisky (use bourbon for a more mellow result), fruity sweet vermouth and bitters come together in a dark, rich, intense drink. Sip it while you plan your next city break across the pond.

Caipirinha – Brazil

Caipirinha is the national drink of Brazil and is made with the country’s sugarcane spirit, cachaça. The only other ingredients you need are lime and caster sugar – stir the three together for this zesty tipple. Best drunk while diving into our São Paulo culinary highlights.

Michelada – Mexico

This low-ABV cocktail features light Mexican beer spiked with umami ingredients like hot sauce and worcestershire sauce for a super-refreshing, spicy drink that's perfect for sunny days – sip on one while you decide what to make from our top 50 Mexican recipes.

a tall glass filled with an amber coloured drink, being topped up with beer from a bottle

Espresso martini – London

This coffee vodka drink was created in 1983 by bartender Dick Bradsell at the Soho Brasserie (supposedly at the request of a tired model, who was looking for a pick-me-up). Adding a shot of hot espresso to a cocktail shaker full of ice may seem odd, but it’s essential for that all-important creamy layer at the top of the drink – so don’t let the coffee cool down! Enjoy one while you plan your next trip to the Big Smoke with our best restaurants in Soho guide.

Sake martini – Japan

Sake (also known as Japanese rice wine) is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting rice. Here we’ve mixed it with gin for a Japanese-inspired take on the martini – drink while exploring our Kyoto foodie guide

Rebujito – Andalucia

The rebujito, popular in Andalucia, is just the ticket for warm weather: a highball cocktail where dry fino sherry is mixed with lemonade for a tall, thirst-quenching drink. Lower-ABV cocktails are perfect for warm weather drinking when pacing is important. When it comes to the lemonade, don’t pick a cloudy variety – 7 Up or Sprite is best, and we also like it made with Fanta Lemon. Enjoy a rebujito while you plan your next Spanish feast with our guide to Andalusian cuisine.