Top Drink Recipes for Summer!
These Top Drink Recipes for Summer are perfect for quenching thirst and cooling the body down. Plus, all the yummy drinks on this list are alcohol free! This means that both kids and adults can enjoy any of these delicious beverages.
What I love about this list of drinks is that there are TONS of options. No matter if you want fruity or sweet, we’ve got you covered!
Whether you are trying to make a drink for yourself, your children, or a whole crowd, the following tips and recipes are sure to please.
What key ingredients make a good summer drink for kids and adults?
A good summer drink for both kids and adults strikes a balance between hydration, flavor, freshness, and fun, offering options to adjust sweetness or add a touch of sparkle.
- Fruits (Fresh or Frozen)
- Watermelon, strawberries, lemons, limes, oranges, blueberries, mangoes
- Add flavor, color, and natural sweetness
- Hydrating Base
- Water, coconut water, lemonade, herbal tea, or juice
- Keeps everyone cool and hydrated
- Something Sparkly (Optional)
- Sparkling water, club soda, or a splash of soda
- Adds fizz for adults or a “fancy” feel for kids
- Herbs & Extras
- Mint, basil, cucumber, or ginger for a flavor twist
- Makes it feel more grown-up or spa-like for adults
- Sweeteners (If Needed)
- Honey, agave, or maple syrup — or skip if the fruit is sweet enough
- Adjusts for kid or adult tastes
- Ice or Frozen Fruit Cubes
- Keeps drinks cold without watering them down
- Also makes them look fun and festive!
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1
Simple Coconut Cold Brew
Full of rich flavor and so easy to make, this Simple Coconut Cold Brew, vegan coffee, brings you all the benefits of coconut water!
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2
Cat in the Hat Mocktail Recipe
Nothing says Summer quite like a red, white, and blue frozen drink, does it?
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3
Mint-Infused Lemonade Recipe
Mint flavored lemonade – struck me as weird, but it is actually delicious! Plus, you make it in large amounts, so you can make up a big batch for your fridge or a birthday party.
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4
Kompot a Homemade Fruit Drink
Popular in Central and Eastern Europe, this drink is made from stewed fruits. Plus, it has at least half the sugar of soft drinks!
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5
Sparkling Grapefruit Mocktail (Faux Rosé)
Only three ingredients and neither of them are sugar! This delicious recipe is not only alcohol free, but also healthy. Yes!
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6
Instant Pot Lemonade Recipe
Because this classic lemonade gets a twist, it is now healthy. Seriously! No sugar in this sweet, ice cold, drink recipe.
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7
Virgin Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Where I live is considered the Watermelon capital – seriously, we even have a festival to prove it. So, I would be doing Grand Bay a disservice if I did't include Watermelon Mocktail!
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8
3-Ingredient Cold Brew Iced Mocha
Smooth, bold, and chocolatey. A caffeinated boost and deliciously refreshing.
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9
Fresh Raspberry Lemonade
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade with a touch of raspberry is so refreshing.
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Peach Punch Recipe
This Peaches and Cream Punch is not only refreshing, it’s downright delicious as well. No matter what the occasion, everyone will love this delicious punch.
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12
Iced Caramel Coconut Mint Latte
Coconut Mint Iced Latte is an easy homemade specialty coffee drink. Made with cold brew coffee, muddled mint, milk coconut extract and whipped cream.
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13
Berry Punch (5 Ingredient Punch)
A delicious blend of sweet strawberries, pineapple, lemons and ginger ale.
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14
Ginger Praline Coffee Float
An ice cream float with pralines, coffee, and the zing of ginger. Definitely dessert worthy!
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15
Aam Panna – Mango Mocktail
Cool off with this refreshing Mango Mocktail or modified Aam Panna this summer!
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16
Paleo Daiquiri Smoothie Recipe
Paleo Daiquiri Smoothie Recipe – Easy Non Alcoholic Drinks Recipes with just a few Paleo Diet friendly ingredients.
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17
Dairy-Free Mocha Latte Recipe (paleo & vegan)
This dairy-free mocha latte recipe is so amazing you will feel like you are drinking a high-end latte from a fancy coffee shop…but in the comfort of your own home and for a fraction of the price!
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18
Iced Vanilla Latte
Learn how to make an Iced Vanilla Latte right at home without the need for any fancy equipment or even espresso! This recipe tastes just as good, if not better, as a fancy coffee shop version!
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19
Agua de Pepino (Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca)
Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca is an authentic Mexican beverage that is easy to prepare. Light and yummy. It is perfect for the summer months.
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20
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade
An easy ginger simple syrup both sweetens this homemade lemonade recipe and provides just enough of a ginger flavor without a bite.
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21
Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea
I absolutely love this Turmeric Ginger Iced Tea Recipe. It’s a refreshing, anti-inflammatory, soothing on the digestive system, cleansing and energizing tonic.
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22
Mocha Freeze Blended Coffee Recipe
A scoop or two of ice cream and some International Delight® Mocha Iced Coffee in a blender make for a quick and easy, extra creamy and chocolatey coffee drink.
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23
Easy Cherry Limeade Recipe
This sweet, tart, bubbly Cherry Limeade is perfect the perfect refreshing beverage for hot summer days – and you don't even have to go to Sonic to get it.
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24
Virgin Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
Ever thought of using Jalapeno and Pineapple for making Margarita? This may sound unusual at first glance but believe me, after reading through and trying this recipe – you will say this is one of the most AMAZING Margarita you ever had.
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25
Homemade Lemon Balm Iced Tea
Making lemon balm iced tea is easy. Boil water, let the herb steep, sweeten.
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26
Elderflower Cordial
This homemade elderflower cordial recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the beginning of spring.
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27
Watermelon Granita with Mint
Juicy watermelon blended with mint makes this slushee granita a real treat to beat the heat!
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28
Pineapple Lemonade Recipe
Looking for a delicious new Lemonade Recipe? Try our Pineapple Lemonade Recipe. Making homemade lemonade, simple!
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29
Copycat Starbucks Iced Green Tea Latte Recipe
Everyone's summer just got a little bit better with this Copycat Starbucks Green Tea Latte Recipe!
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30
Fresh Fruit and Juice Slush Puppies
How to make your own (two ways) healthy and money saving Slush Puppies at home. So easy!
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31
Healthy Sugar-free Lemonade
This versatile sugar-free lemonade recipe for you! It's a homemade lemonade recipe done low carb.
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32
Sangria Mocktail
This fresh and fruity Sangria mocktail is the perfect non-alcoholic drink that is worthy of breakfast or brunch and kid approved.
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33
Cold Brew Coffee
This cold infusion method produces gloriously smooth, strong coffee that's less acidic, not bitter, and tastes just like the expensive coffeehouse stuff.
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34
Non-Alcoholic Mermaid Lemonade
This mermaid lemonade would be a great addition to any mermaid party — or just for anyone who just wants to pretend they are a mermaid for a while!
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Homemade Cold Brew Coffee Recipe
This cold brew will keep in the fridge for about 2 weeks. But let’s be honest, you’ll be making a new batch sooner than that.
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37
Iced Moon Milk
The combination of blueberry and cardamom is positively heavenly, and with just the right touch of sweetness, the flavor is through-the-roof delicious.
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38
Watermelon Lemonade with Mint
Homemade Watermelon Mint Lemonade is a fun take on the traditional homemade lemonade recipe — and it couldn’t be more summery with its gorgeous bright pink color!
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39
Healthy Cold Brewed Green Iced Tea With Carrot Juice
The classic combination of carrot, orange and apple to make a flavored healthy cold brewed iced tea – despite its brightly colored appearance this drink only contains 4 natural ingredients, with no added sugar.
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40
Copycat Sonic Strawberry Limeade
Skip the drive thru and make a Copycat Sonic Strawberry Limeade at home. The perfect, refreshing summertime drink that’s the perfect dupe to the real thing.
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41
Grilled Peach Infused Sweet Iced Tea
Did you know you could infuse your tea with fruit to make it an out of this world experience? This Grilled Peach Infused Sweet Iced Tea is a truly refreshing experience.
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42
Strawberry Lemonade Spritzer
Grab only a few ingredients to make this very simple, non-alcoholic, drink that is so pretty and fun to drink.
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43
Healthy Sweet Woodruff Lemonade
Sweet woodruff is very popular in Germany. It is used to flavor sour beer, sweeten teas and soft drinks, jelly, jams and cakes. It’s not unusual to find a sweet woodroof ice cream in a German supermarket as well!
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44
Non-Alcoholic Sangria
You will never guess the secret ingredient that makes this taste like its alcoholic cousin!
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45
Iced Earl Grey Tea Latte
Want to add a decadent touch to your humble iced tea? Add this cream froth that’ll turn your boring iced tea into a rich, luscious iced tea latte.
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46
Pretty in Pink Punch
Tastes like summer with a refreshing blend of pink lemonade and strawberry daiquiri mix! Make sure you leave out the Bacardi when making it for the kids!
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47
Honey Rhubarb Iced Tea Recipe
This is a refreshing iced tea recipe you can enjoy, sweetened with local honey that can help with seasonal allergies a bit, and it’s super simple to make!
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48
Ied Salted Caramel Mocha
This one is not overly sweet so if you like a more sickly sweet drink then just add a squeeze of caramel sauce to the coffee before you dilute it with hot water.
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49
Strawberry Spritzer
This strawberry spritzer recipe is so simple and you can also make it with any other berries that you love. If you don’t want to add sweetener use really ripe juicy berries and you can keep this completely sugar-free.
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50
Blue Raspberry Slushie
These Blue Raspberry Slushies are made with cream soda, giving it a rich creamy taste mixed with the sweet from the blue raspberry.
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51
Freshly Squeezed Lemonade
I fooled around with the right amounts of lemon juice to water to sweetness ratio, and this came out just perfect! Now we make it all the time!
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52
DIY Cold Brew Coffee Bags
Easy DIY Cold Brew Coffee Bags come together in minutes, and costs just a fraction of the store bought version! Get some brewing in your fridge today!
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53
The Lorax Orange Lemonade Mocktail
The Lorax Orange Lemonade Mocktail takes oranges and lemons up a notch! This twisted orange juice will surely quench your thirst.
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54
Lemon Iced Tea
A caffeine free lemon iced tea is easy and perfect for a picnics.
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55
Peach Rooibos Tea
This peach rooibos tea is made with freshly juiced peaches & loose rooibos tea. Pour it over ice for a cool, refreshing drink that’s not overly sweet.
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56
Vegan Thai Iced Tea
You only need five simple ingredients and a few minutes to pull this sweet and creamy beverage together.
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57
Hibiscus Redcurrant Iced Tea
This hibiscus and redcurrant iced tea is ultra refreshing and naturally caffeine-free. Perfect for hydrating on hot days – just keep a big pitcher in the fridge.
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58
2-Ingredient Orange Creamsicle Drink
Love the classic Orange Creamsicle popsicle of your childhood? Well bring back those childhood memories with this tasty 2-ingredient Orange Creamsicle drink! Just two simple ingredients poured together over ice … and the flavor is spot-on.
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59
Cherry Shirley Temple with Lime
To jazz up a Shirley Temple, I like to add thinly cut lime wedges in with the cherries. The colors are so pretty together.
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60
Smores Mocktail Recipe for Teens
This Smores Mocktail Recipe for Teens tastes just like (and even includes one as a garnishment) sticky, gooey, chocolaty, S’MORES! Plus, it has zero alcohol!
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61
Berry Iced Tea with Ginger and Mint
Try this refreshing and flavorful berry iced tea, made with berry loose tea, ginger and berries. It’s the perfect special drink for a hot summer’s day.
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62
Homemade Vitamin Water
Add loads of flavor and healthy nutrients by infusing your pitcher with fresh fruits and herbs. Unlike commercial vitamin water, fruit-infused homemade vitamin water contains no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners, and no added weirdness.
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63
Infused Water
Add herbs, citrus, and fruit to your water for a refreshing, healthy, and delicious drink!
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64
3 PM Pick Me Up Smoothie
The fruit gave me a natural sugar boost to get through the day and the coconut milk and Greek yogurt were just enough to keep me from diving into last night’s pizza.
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65
Mango Mocktail Recipe
Whether you’re making mocktails for kids, have pregnant or abstinent guests, or are having a large get-together for which alcohol would be too pricey, this mocktail mango recipe is sure to be a hit!
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66
Homemade Pink Drink Recipe
This ultra-hydrating beverage is as easy and delicious as it is beautiful to look at!
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67
Homemade Starbucks Pink Drink Recipe
Love Starbucks’ secret menu item, the Pink Drink? It’s really made with their Strawberry Acai Refresher and coconut milk… And now you can use this pink drink recipe to make your own Starbucks Pink Drink at home!
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68
Rhubarb Pink Lemonade
This rhubarb lemonade is simple to make with a few stalks of rhubarb and about a half a dozen lemons. The amount of sugar here is flexible.
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69
Limonana
The most refreshing drink of the summer! Limonana takes thirst-quenching homemade lemonade and kicks it up a notch for a cooling, invigorating beverage.
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70
Orange Creamsicle Protein Shake
This shake tastes like ice cream but works out to only 3 WW Smartpoints too!
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71
Honey Lemonade with Mint
You’ll love this delicious and healthy honey lemonade with mint. It is so refreshing and easy to make!
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72
Copycat Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino
This is a copycat recipe for the caramel frappuccino, but it does not have coffee in it. If you want to add some, add iced coffee to the blender with the rest of the ingredients
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Which of these summer drink recipes are you craving?
I just pinned this awesome collection of drinks! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
OK, I was going to pin just the recipes I wanted individually, but then I realized I’d be here for three hours looking at drinks. Thanks for the list, which I am pinning in its entirety! Summer just got a lot more fun
I do love a good drink!
I have a drinks board on Pinterest as well. I noticed that I’ve been adding more to it with it being summer. I’m off to check out what you have.