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35+ Best Drinks for the Summer

July 8, 2022 by Leslie 1 Comment

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Summertime is all about enjoying the outdoors and soaking up the sun. It’s also a great time to enjoy cool and refreshing drinks that are perfect for quenching your thirst on a hot summer day.

Which is why I’ve pulled together a list of the best 35+ drinks for the summer that will keep you cool and refreshed all season long. From fruity cocktails to frosty smoothies, we’ve got you covered!

A watermelon cocktail on the beach with text overlay the best drinks to enjoy this summer.

Most of us know by now that it’s important to stay hydrated when you’re having fun in the sun. But sometimes you want something more refreshing than a plain glass of water.

That’s where these summer drinks come in!

So whether you’re looking for a refreshing beverage to enjoy on your own or something fun to make for the whole family, we’ve got you covered. Bottoms up!

35+ Best Drinks for the Summer

Adults Only Summer Cocktails

If you're looking to enjoy an adults-only drink with just a bit of alcohol, you're going to love these recipes. Filled with light and fruity summer flavors, these drinks are the best drinks for a summer hanging out with your best mom friend by the pool.

Two pink vodka lemonade cocktails surrounded by fresh lemons and raspberries.

Raspberry Vodka Lemonade Cocktail

Cool off with a light, refreshing, and fruity raspberry vodka lemonade cocktail this summer. It's the perfect easy drink recipe for a hot summer day.

Blueberry lemonade mimosas garnished with lemon slices next to a bottle of champagne.

Blueberry Lemonade Mimosa Recipe

Blueberry lemonade mimosas are a delicious blend of sweet, tart, and bubbly. It's the perfect drink for a spring brunch or summer party!

Finished Tipsy mermaid drink with pineapple slices, limes, and White Claw nearby.

Tipsy Mermaid White Claw Cocktail

Make this Tipsy Mermaid White Claw Cocktail for a gorgeous, lightly sweetened, fizzy, fruity, and tropical drink that's perfect for summer parties or a hot poolside day.

Overhead view of a lowball glass filled with watermelon mojitos and garnished with fresh mint and a watermelon wedge.

Watermelon Mojitos Recipe

Refreshing and fruity, watermelon mojitos are perfect for a hot summer day. Made with just a few fresh ingredients they're easy to make and delicious to drink.

Pink champagne float with raspberries and sorbet on a checkered surface.

Pink Champagne Float

Pink champagne floats made with pink sparkling wine, raspberry sorbet and fresh raspberries are an easy and delicious cocktail for any occasion.

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Blueberry Wine Slushie with Plums

This frozen blueberry wine slushie with plums is a refreshing and simple treat for a hot summer day. And the best part is that it's so easy you can start enjoying this sweet treat in just a few minutes!

two beer cocktails garnished with lime in front of bottles of IPA

Stormy IPA Cocktail Recipe

Meet the Stormy IPA Cocktail. Inspired by a classic dark rum cocktail and America's favorite beer style - the India Pale Ale, this craft beer cocktail can also be seen as a fortified version of a shandy.

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Frose

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Cold, slushy, and just a little bit fruity, Frose is the perfect summer sipper with your best mom friend while watching your kids play in the backyard.

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Hibiscus Rum Punch

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Inspired by the delicious rum punches of Belize, Hibiscus rum punch is refreshing, flavorful, and a delicious way to unwind after a day in the hit summer sun.

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Grilled Pineapple Strawberry Sangria

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Try this white wine Grilled Pineapple Strawberry Sangria at your next outdoor party! Grilling the pineapple brings out its natural sweetness and adds flavor to this fruity, bubbly summer sangria.

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Bahama Mama Cocktail

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Made with two kinds of rum, orange and pineapple juices, and a splash of grenadine, this Bahama Mama Cocktail is overflowing with tropical flavors that will have you dreaming of clear beaches, soft sand, and a warm Caribbean breeze.

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Easy Guava Mojitos

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Guava mojitos are a refreshing and fruity drink that is a fun and tasty way to liven up a summer picnic or backyard barbecue. Best of all, it only requires 4 ingredients.

Non Alcoholic Summer Drinks

We love some yummy cocktails around here, but the truth is that it's better to stay hydrated without drinking alcohol. From frosty punch recipes, to creative lemonades, and fruity mocktails, these drinks are perfect for busy moms with kids who need a tasty drink to help them cool down.

A woman's hand holding a cup of lemon lime party punch.

Lemon Lime Party Punch

Whip up this easy and refreshing citrus party punch in minutes for the perfect summer sipper. It's fantastic for showers, birthdays, holidays, or even a backyard BBQ.

A virgin strawberry daiquiri topped with a fresh strawberry.

Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri

You're going to love this easy Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri recipe! It's a refreshing non-alcoholic mocktail that's perfect for kids and adults alike. Enjoy this mocktail poolside on a hot summer day, or make a pitcher for your backyard get togethers.

Pina colada party punch in a stemless wine glass.

Pina Colada Punch

Sweet and creamy, this Pina Colada inspired non-alcoholic punch is perfect for summer parties, baby showers, luaus, and family reunions. Best of all, it only takes a few ingredients and 5 minutes to make this tropical summer sipper.

Foamy ocean water punch with a shark gummy on top.

Shark Attack Punch

Whether you call it Shark Attack Punch or Ocean Water Punch, this 3 ingredient, cool blue party punch recipe is perfect for summer celebrations.

Cherry limeade in a tall glass.

Cherry Limeade Recipe

Tart limeade concentrate, sweet maraschino cherry juice, and lemon lime soda come together to make this refreshing cherry limeade recipe.

Strawberry agua fresca garnished with mint and lime.

Strawberry Agua Fresca

Made with just a few fresh ingredients Strawberry Agua Fresca is the perfect sweet sipper for cooling off on hot summer days.

A wine glass filled with pink punch for a party.

Rainbow Sherbet Punch Recipe

Rainbow Sherbet Punch is so tasty and so easy! You only need 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this colorful and refreshing party punch.

Two Shirley Temple mocktails on a marble counter.

Shirley Temple Recipe

This classic Shirley Temple Recipe is a favorite for kids and adults thanks to its pretty color, refreshing flavor, and no alcohol required.

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Pink Lemonade

Summer is even sweeter once you learn how to make pink lemonade right at home in 10 minutes with just a few easy ingredients

Close up of a hurricane glass with red white and blue patriotic punch for July 4th.

Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Punch

Easy to make, and filled with fruity flavor, red, white, and blue patriotic punch is the perfect drink for your July 4th and Memorial Day celebrations!

Two glasses filled with lemonade slushy.

Lemonade Slushy Recipe

Classic lemonade gets a cool twist with this Lemonade slushy recipe. With a homemade lemonade recipe, and plenty of ice, it's the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day

Homemade watermelon lemonade in a wine glass on a marble surface.

Watermelon Lemonade

Delicious and refreshing, this watermelon lemonade recipe is just what your summer BBQ or backyard party needs.

A tall glass filled with strawberry slushie and italian meringe whipped cream frosting.

Strawberry Slushies with Italian Meringe Frosting

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These strawberry are the perfect refreshing drink for summer. Made with kombucha and real strawberries!

A short glass filled with bright yellow pineapple slushie.

Pineapple Slushie

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This homemade Pineapple Slushie is the perfect summer drink! With just 2 ingredients, it's healthy, easy, and quick. It's also great for kids who love an icy slush for dessert.

Two tall glasses of red and white swirled korean strawberry milk.

Homemade Korean Strawberry Milk

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This Korean strawberry milk is made with fresh pieces of strawberries and homemade strawberry syrup. It's a delicious way to use seasonal strawberries this summer!

Two tall glasses of hibiscus lemonade garnished with lemon wedges.

Hibiscus Lemonade Recipe

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This Easy Hibiscus Lemonade will be your new favorite cool drink for warm weather. It’s so fresh and vibrant and… pink!

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Best Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

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Strawberry lemonade is a classic summer drink for a reason...it's the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and refreshing, and it only takes a few basic ingredients. Your whole family will love this homemade version.

A mason jar filled with raspberry lemonade and garnished with fresh raspberries.

Easy Raspberry Lemonade

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Ready in just 15 minutes and with only 3 ingredients, this might just be the easiest raspberry lemonade recipe you will find. It the perfect non-alcoholic Summer drink to make in advance for guests.

A glass of homemade lemonade with mint.

Healthy Honey Lemonade with Mint

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When you've got little ones running around, you need plenty of healthy drinks on hand to keep them hydrated. This Honey Lemonade is a great choice because not only is the lightly sweetened lemonade refreshing, it's much healthier than other lemonades that are filled with refined sugar.

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Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade

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This mango dragonfruit lemonade is a fun take everyone's favorite starbucks copycat recipe. This ice cold drink is delicious and refreshing on a hot summer day.

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Refreshing Non-alcoholic Pineapple and Strawberry Sangria

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This pineapple strawberry sangria is a great non-alcoholic summer drink to enjoy fresh seasonal fruits and beat the summer heat. It is prepared using fresh strawberries and pineapple. And it is naturally sweetened.

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The Best Blue Lagoon Mocktail (With a Healthy Version)

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The gorgeous blue hue of this show stopping Blue Lagoon mocktail reminds me of warm days by the ocean. Choose between the healthy and not-so-healthy version for an impressive, flavorful drink that is sure to impress.

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Mojito Mocktail Recipe

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When it’s stupid hot outside, this Mojito Mocktail Recipe hits the spot. Learn how to make this alcohol-free drink that’s perfect for the summer!

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Copycat Starbucks Strawberry Acai Refresher Recipe

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Sweet, refreshing, and cool, this strawberry açaí refresher is as good as the original at your local Starbucks, and it's 100% homemade.

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Honeydew Mint Cooler

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This Honeydew Mint Cooler is a great choice for the whole family. The combination of juicy melon, zippy herbs and touch of citrus are a great source of hydration without any added sugar.

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Peach Iced Tea

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Learn how to create a delicious peach simple syrup, so you can enjoy a small batch of this incredible peach iced tea all year long.

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Blue Hawaiian Mocktail

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This Blue Hawaiian Mocktail is a great drink to enjoy on a warm summer day. with the eye catching blue color, and combination of coconut and fruity flavors, it will have everyone coming back for more.

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    About Leslie

    Leslie is the passionate party planner in her family. Living with metastatic breast cancer since 2022, she is determined to find a way to continue making amazing parties for her kids that don't leave you exhausted. To do that Leslie combines the experience she learned working for a professional event planner with the reality of a busy family life to create party inspiration that the average mom can reproduce and be proud of.

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    1. Jamie says

      July 8, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      Thanks for including my recipe! All these summer drinks look fantastic!

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