News Toast the Long Weekend with These Gorgeous Summertime Cocktails By Katie Donbavand Katie Donbavand Instagram Twitter Katie Donbavand is an experienced, versatile editor and writer who has been creating content for digital audiences since 2007. As InStyle's BTS Editor, she speaks fluent ARMY and serves as their in-house Bangtan Sonyeondan (방탄소년단) expert covering fashion, new drops, and all else. She's also a Contributing Fashion Editor for PopSugar and has written for Sports Illustrated, the Chicago Tribune, and more. Additionally, she is an Audience Development Strategist and has worked with the Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Martha Stewart Weddings, Barron's, MarketWatch, Daily Paws, and HelloGiggles. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on May 28, 2016 @ 10:30AM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy What's a long weekend without a cocktail? A waste! So kick-off the unofficial start of summer by throwing off your sandals, picking up the first beach read of the season, and sipping on one of these undeniably sunny drinks. We nabbed recipes from the hottest mixologists in the country and are sharing them with you, just in time for your Memorial Day parties. Remember: sharing is caring so don't be afraid to whip up a big pitcher of these recipes and call up your girl gang. Just make sure you put those drinks up and toast the first glass "InStyle." PHOTOS: Cool New Summer Cocktails