Ah, summer drinks. There’s nothing quite like a fruity, fizzy, refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) to help beat the heat. We’ve poured over the internet to bring you the freshest summer drink recipes around. So pour yourself a glass of one of these 15 summer drink recipes and enjoy the sunny days and warm nights ahead.
This tropical drink just wouldn’t be complete without a tiny umbrella. The Hawaiian-inspired pineapple flavor makes it a natural fit for a luau party!
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This unique take on the traditional mojito infuses this normally clear drink with fun purple color and a burst of berry flavor. Make sure to blend or muddle the blueberries thoroughly before mixing.
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If mixed drinks normally aren’t your thing, try this toned-down version featuring beer. Multiply the batch and serve in plastic glasses as a cool-off drink for a backyard BBQ.
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If you’re always trying to drink more water, make it a treat with this hydrating strawberry-watermelon-mint infusion. Tip: Make a pitcher-full at night and store it in the fridge, so you’ll have a delicious drink at your fingertips the following day.
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Set up a DIY Italian soda bar and let guests create their own flavorful concoction, with alcohol and whipped cream optional. See how Jen from Something Turquoise created this drink station that would work well indoors or out using fun materials like gold table frames, gold-trim plastic tumblers, polka dot straws, and more!
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Take advantage of fresh summer raspberries and use them as a pop of color and flavor in this raspberry limoncello prosecco! Think of it as a fizzy raspberry lemonade for grown-ups — plus, the mint garnish makes it feel ultra-luxe. Get the complete recipe.
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Perfect for a summer pool or birthday party, this non-alcoholic drink simply combines orange juice and apple juice, with a big scoop of strawberry sherbet on top. Regular-mouthed Mason jars keep the sherbet from falling in before serving.
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Skip the Starbucks drive-thru and prepare your own vanilla frappe using store-bought iced coffee as the base, then indulge in homemade whipped cream. Cool off and caffeine up in one fell swoop!
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Bust out those Moscow mule mugs and fill them with a drink all dressed up with two of summer’s tastiest foods: strawberries and basil! This cooling recipe is perfect for humid July and August days.
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Watermelon is undoubtedly one of summer’s quintessential foods. When paired with a margarita — one of the season’s signature drinks — you’ve got a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Turn your party into a true celebration by serving drinks up in decorated watermelon-themed glasses and finishing them off with an adorable watermelon gumball stir stick. See the complete DIY by Jessica from Modern Moments Designs.
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This sweet, fruit-infused green tea recipe offers a much-needed morning or afternoon pick-me-up to help carry you through a hot, muggy day. Take it to-go in a tropical tumbler with a lid and straw for the ultimate summer drink.
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Fire up the blender and whip up this creamy, dreamy pina colada/mojito mashup! Enjoy them outside with tropical plastic hurricane glasses. (Bonus: It’s a great way to use up extra mint if your herb garden has gotten a bit out of control!)
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If fruity, sugary concoctions aren’t your thing, mix up something a little on the sour side. In this recipe, store bought grapefruit soda mixed with whiskey and fresh fruit provides just the right amount of bite while staying refreshing.
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A fruity twist on a traditional julip-style drink, this strawberry gin smash is 100% patio-party worthy. Give it a decadent boost with gold foil paper straws!
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Think of this cool drink as a bellini slushie — sparkling wine and peaches come together for a fruity, bubbly cocktail made even better by ice. And with a cherry on top, it’s sure to be the hit at your next gathering.
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