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 35 best 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!
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!
We’ve got a little something for everyone with this list, including:
- Adults only Summer Cocktails
- Non alcoholic mocktails and refreshers
- Creative summer lemonade drinks, and
- Fun summer drinks for kids big and small
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.
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 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!
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.
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
Pink champagne floats made with pink sparkling wine, raspberry sorbet and fresh raspberries are an easy and delicious cocktail for any occasion.
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!
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.
Frose
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.
Hibiscus Rum Punch
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.
Strawberry and Passion Fruit Caipirinha
Fresh and easy to make, Strawberry and Passion Fruit Caipirinha is the perfect way to enjoy fresh summer fruit.
Grilled Pineapple Strawberry Sangria
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.
Rose Mojito Recipe
Rose Mojito is a refreshing, non-alcoholic drink made from Rose Syrup/Rooh Afrza, sweet basil seeds (sabja) and lemon juice.
Watermelon White Wine Slushies
Watermelon White Wine Slushies are the perfect summertime cocktail for hardworking moms. Made with refreshing watermelon, chilled white wine, and just enough ice, this slushy cocktail is simple and tasty.
Bahama Mama Cocktail
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.
Easy Guava Mojitos
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.
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.
Fun Drinks for the Kids
Who doesn't look forward to summer gatherings and get togethers? It's always so much fun to see the kids running around playing and having the time of their life. Help them cool off with one of these fun and easy punch recipes.
They're sure to be a hit with the younger crowd (and probably the older crowd too!)
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 Recipe
Tart limeade concentrate, sweet maraschino cherry juice, and lemon lime soda come together to make this refreshing cherry limeade recipe.
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.
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.
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!
Strawberry Slushies with Italian Meringe Frosting
These strawberry are the perfect refreshing drink for summer. Made with kombucha and real strawberries!
Pineapple Slushie
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.
Homemade Korean Strawberry Milk
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!
Creative Summer Lemonade Drinks
Lemonade is the classic summer drink recipe. There are even lemonade themed parties to celebrate the iconic treat.
And while the original is always a favorite, these creative takes on lemonade will have the whole family coming back for more.
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
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
Watermelon Lemonade
Delicious and refreshing, this watermelon lemonade recipe is just what your summer BBQ or backyard party needs.
Hibiscus Lemonade Recipe
This Easy Hibiscus Lemonade will be your new favorite cool drink for warm weather. It’s so fresh and vibrant and… pink!
Best Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
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.
Easy Raspberry Lemonade
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.
Healthy Honey Lemonade with Mint
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.
Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade
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.
Fruity Mocktails and Refreshers
If you're wanting the flavor of a fun summer cocktail, but want to skip the booze, then these non-alcoholic mocktails and refreshers are for you. Not only are they thirst-quenching, but they're also a great way to hydrate without worrying about over indulging.
Refreshing Non-alcoholic Pineapple and Strawberry Sangria
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.
The Best Blue Lagoon Mocktail (With a Healthy Version)
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.
Mojito Mocktail Recipe
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!
Copycat Starbucks Strawberry Acai Refresher Recipe
Sweet, refreshing, and cool, this strawberry açaí refresher is as good as the original at your local Starbucks, and it's 100% homemade.
Honeydew Mint Cooler
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.
Peach Iced Tea
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.
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.
Blue Hawaiian Mocktail
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.
Jamie says
Thanks for including my recipe! All these summer drinks look fantastic!