Summer is fast approaching and that means endless summer barbeques and get togethers with family and friends in the backyard. Instead of the usual beer and sodas, consider adding a set of mixed drinks specially created with a triple diamond energy drink. These special cocktails can be mixed with both an alcoholic or non-alcoholic mixer so you'll be sure to have something for everyone at your party.

Triple Diamond Energy Margarita

A margarita is a perfect summer drink! Instead of mixing it the traditional way, add in a little energy drink. The fruitiness of the energy drink mixed with tequila makes a refreshing change. This drink can be made on the rocks or blended in one of those special margarita machines commonly found in local stores.

To make this special margarita, take one half cup of the energy drink, one fluid ounce of tequila and half an ounce of triple sec. Mix everything together with a teaspoon of sugar and a little dash of lime juice (fresh works best!). If you’d like it on the rocks, pour everything over ice, or if you prefer the frozen variety you can blend it in a blender with half a cup of ice. Serve in special margarita glasses rimmed in either salt or sugar - there's no rule, use whatever you like!

Over The Rainbow

This drink mixed with triple diamond energy drink, vodka, tequila and juice will leave you feeling refreshed after a long, hot day. Just take a 12 ounce can of energy drink and mix it with two ounces each of tequila and apple vodka. Mix in a splash of grape juice for a purple color and serve in a highball glass over crushed ice.

If you're serving underage guests, make a virgin version of this drink by omitting the tequila, using apple juice instead of vodka and increasing the grape juice just a little.

Energy Lemonade

This is a great non-alcoholic recipe perfect for teenagers. Simply take a can of energy drink and mix it with an equal amount of prepared lemonade. Serve in a highball glass over ice or blend in a blender for a frozen version.

Variations of this recipe can include using any flavor of Kool-Aid instead of lemonade or an adult version that adds in an ounce of lemon flavored vodka. You can also use frozen berries like strawberries, blueberries or raspberries instead of ice cubes for an even more festive version.

Triple Diamond Energy Daiquiri

A daiquiri is another traditional summer drink and it’s easy to update it by adding a little energy drink. Since they are traditionally served blended make sure to have plenty of ice on hand if you're serving these at your party. A raspberry triple diamond energy daiquiri is one version, though you can surely come up with more. Take an ounce of raspberry liqueur, an ounce of rum and mix with four ounces of energy drink. Add in a splash of lime juice and blend with ice until smooth. Garnish with a little whipped cream and a fresh raspberry and you've got a drink sure to please everyone.

Your party is only limited by your own imagination when it comes to triple diamond energy drinks. There are no right or wrong versions of any of these drinks so grab a friend and start mixing!