Summer is fast approaching, bringing with it the chance for seaside drinks and elevated rooftop gatherings.

Business Insider spoke with bartenders and mixologists to learn which beverages they anticipate will trend widely this season. Their responses follow.

Gimlets will be a popular choice this summer.

Sanwar Mal Khokhar, mixologist and beverage program leader at Sanjh Restaurant and Bar in Texas, anticipates the classic gimlet will appear on many menus this season.

Prepared with straightforward components such as gin, lime juice, and simple syrup, the drink offers refreshment and simplicity for home preparation.

"Cucumber gimlets in particular should stand out, given that cucumbers reach peak season during summer," he noted to BI.

Passion-fruit margaritas are the perfect warm-weather drink.

Carlos Hugo Meza, beverage director at Denver-based restaurant BearLeek, believes the light and easy-to-enjoy passion-fruit margarita will gain traction this summer.

"A passion-fruit margarita suits any time of year yet shines especially on warm afternoons," he shared with BI.

Palomas will remain a summertime favorite.

Khokhar forecasts continued popularity for palomas this season, especially among fans of lighter, crisp cocktails.

Blending tequila, grapefruit soda, and lime juice, palomas provide an appealing option for those who prefer less sweetness than a typical margarita.

Spritzes of all kinds are here to stay.

Linda Douglas, a bartender at Donna's in Los Angeles and contributor to Phillips Distilling Co.'s cocktail trend report "Cocktailmanac," informed BI that spritzes will maintain strong presence this summer.

She noted that some bartenders refer to spritzes as the "supermodels" of cocktails because their appearance quickly inspires orders, particularly in warmer months.

"The Hugo Spritz stands out for its light, refreshing, and bubbly character. It also serves as an excellent way to introduce flavors such as elderflower or regional herbs," she explained.

The lychee martini is ideal for warm weather.

A lychee martini delivers sweet, floral notes with a hint of tropical character. It combines vodka or gin, lychee juice or liqueur, and fresh lemon or lime juice.

Douglas predicts these drinks will become favorites as guests seek vacation-inspired flavors without needing to travel.

A Diet Coke with a shot will be the budget-friendly drink of the summer.

Douglas anticipates a simple Diet Coke paired with a shot of vanilla vodka or reposado will rise in popularity as an easy, affordable summer option.

"Loyal Diet Coke enthusiasts appreciate this combination because any venue can prepare it, and the result feels familiar and dependable," she told BI.

This summer, we'll see a twist on the popular vodka-lemonade.

Vodka lemonades remain reliable bar selections during the hottest summer periods.

With strawberries in season, Meza expects creative versions of this classic to gain attention.

"Since kitchens already use strawberries, incorporating them into a straightforward, economical vodka strawberry lemonade creates a light and refreshing summer choice," he said to BI.