85 Refreshing Summer Drink Recipes

85 Refreshing Summer Drink Recipes

I know that a lot of people are getting ready to head back to school but I refuse to believe that the summer is almost over.

Instead of thinking about school & the end of warm weather I decided to share a round-up of 85 refreshing summer drink recipes, both with alcohol and without for all ages to enjoy.  As we end the days of warm weather and backyard BBQs hopefully you can make a few of these drinks to celebrate and relax.

{Non-Alcoholic Drinks}

Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade // Persnickety Plates

Papaya and Lime Agua Fresca // The View from Great Island

Honeysuckle Iced Tea

Photo courtesy of The View From Great Island

Honeysuckle Ice Tea // The View from Great Island

Tropical Almond Coconut Mango Smoothie // A Cedar Spoon

Virgin Mojitos // Jen’s Favorite Cookies

Lemon Cream Sodas // Jen’s Favorite Cookies

 Tangelo Mint Iced Tea // Homemaking Hacks

Raspberry Mango Cooler // Homemaking Hacks

Strawberry Orange Cooler // Wine Lady Cooks

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Photo courtesy of Two Peas & Their Pod

Pomegranate Blueberry Float // Two Peas & Their Pod

Mango Planter’s Punch Mocktail Recipe // Jeanette’s Healthy Living

Blackberry Lemonade // One Sweet Appetite

Mint Limeade // One Sweet Appetite

Mojito Smoothie // Wonky Wonderful

Blackberry Honey Spritzer // Wonky Wonderful

Mango Slushie // Wonky Wonderful

Limonana {Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade} // An Edible Mosaic

 Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Smoothie // Two Healthy Kitchens

Fresh Squeezed Lemonade // Life Tastes Good

Banana foster smoothie

Photo courtesy of Food Faith Fitness

Banana Foster Smoothie // Food Faith Fitness

Cheater Margarita Smoothie // Farm Fresh Feasts

Strawberry Mango Margarita // A Cedar Spoon

Chili and Herb Infused Lemonade // Seasonal & Savory

Watermelon Frosty // Cupcake Diaries

Raspberry Floats // Cupcake Diaries

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Photo courtesy of Diethood

Hibiscus Iced Tea Sparkler // Diethood

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade // Overtime Cook

Iced Tea with Strawberries and Lemonade // Lemons for Lulu

Watermelon Limeade // Busy in Brooklyn

Watermelon Ice // Taste and Tell

Sparkling Cucumber Limeade // Taste and Tell

Cantaloupe Mocktini/Martini // Tasty Yummies

 Rosemary Lemonade // Like Mother, Like Daughter

 Blended Mint Lemonade // Aida Mollenkamp

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Citrus Hibiscus Fizz // Cooking with Books

Raspberry Lime Spritzers // Taste As You Go

Practically Perfect Pineapple Punch // Mom On Timeout

Sweet Peach Iced Tea // Erren’s Kitchen

Sparkling Mint Lemonade // Renee’s Kitchen Adventures

{Alcoholic Drinks}

Strawberry Sangria // A Cedar Spoon

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 Photo courtesy of The Cookie Rookie

 Strawberry Margarita Punch // The Cookie Rookie

Easy Peach Lemonade // The Cookie Rookie

Pink Summer Shandy // The Cookie Rookie

Cherry Limeade Margarita // The Cookie Rookie

Summer Peach and Basil Sangria // The View from Great Island

Blackberry Mojito // The View from Great Island

Nectarine Vodka Chiller // A Healthy Life For Me

Watermelon Poptini // Snappy Gourmet

Fresh Fruit Lychee Martini // Tasting Page

Watermelon Lemonade Slushy

Watermelon Lemonade Slushy // A Cedar Spoon

Watermelon-Moscato Slush // The Kitchen is My Playground

Sparkling Mint Juleps // The Kitchen is My Playground

Frozen Watermelon Margaritas // Liv Life

Blackberry Sage Jam Cocktails // With Food + Love

Boozy Green Lemonade // With Food + Love

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Photo courtesy of Cooking on the Front Burner

Grapefruit Lime Basil Cocktail // Cooking on the Front Burner

White Wine Cocktail with Peaches and Honey Fig Syrup // Food Faith Fitness

Mexican Martinis // Quarter Life (Crisis) Cuisine

Strawberry Watermelon Sparkling Sangria // Nosh and Nourish

Cucumber Mojito // Diethood

Grapefruit Lime Basil Cocktail // Cooking on the Front Burner

Blueberry Ginger Mojitos // Frugal Foodie Mama

Iced Arnold Palmer Teagaritas // Frugal Foodie Mama

Lemon Lime Vodka Cooler // A Cedar Spoon

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Photo courtesy of The Law Student’s Wife

Strawberry Rhubarb Apple Sangria // The Law Student’s Wife

Strawberry Basil Champagne Sparklers // The Law Student’s Wife

Pimm’s “Sippy” Cup // The Boys Club

Overnight Daiquiris // Simply Sated

Moscato and Berry Wine Spritzers // The Hungry Goddess

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Photo courtesy of Sugar Dish Me

Sweet Tea Sangria // Sugar Dish Me

Pink Moscato Lemonade // Julie’s Eats & Treats

Blueberry Sangria // Julie’s Eats & Treats

Spiked Raspberry-Lime Coconut Water // A Cedar Spoon

Nectarine Vodka Chiller // A Healthy Life For Me

Peach Beer Sangria // The Beeroness

Skinny Spicy Tequila Cocktail // Keep It Sweet Desserts

Banana Pina Colada // Tasty Yummies

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Photo courtesy of Aida Mollenkamp

Strawberry Moscow Mule // Aida Mollenkamp

Summertime Blood Orange Martinis // Noble Pig

Tangelo Sangria // Karen’s Kitchen Stories

Peach Serrano Shrub // Autumn Makes & Does

Coconut Mojito // Nutmeg Nanny

Blackberry Moscow Mule // Eat Your Heart Out

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Photo courtesy of Mom On Timeout

3 Ingredient Coconut Peach Cooler // Mom On Timeout

Are you looking for more drink ideas? Check out my Drinks to Sip On Pinterest Board!

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Cheers to summer!

Julia

About Julia

I'm Julia. Wife, mom to three growing boys, lover of food. Here you will find quick & easy weeknight meal ideas, kid-friendly recipes and a few sweet treats. My roots are from the Mediterranean and many of my recipes incorporate those flavors!

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15 Comments

  1. Emery Ocampo says:

    OMG these drinks are really perfect for summer!!! Will definitely try them, thank you for sharing these recipes! ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Vero says:

    Thank-you so much Julia, they all look fabulous! I think I’m going to be tempted by the Mojito Slushie ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says:

    I can’t believe summer is just about over too. Pure craziness how fast it’s flown by! This drink roundup is awesome! I want to try each and every one! ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Joanne/WineLady Cooks says:

    A delicious and refreshing round up for the last few weeks of summer. They all sound amazing. Thank you for including my Strawberry Orange Cooler.
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    1. Julia says:

      Of course! Thanks Joanne for letting me-it looks wonderful.

  5. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says:

    Thanks for including my banana foster smoothie! Pinned!
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    1. Julia says:

      Thanks for letting me include it! That smoothie looks awesome by the way!

  6. Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says:

    You can never have too many good summer cocktails! What a fabulous round up!
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    1. Julia says:

      I agree Lisa! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  7. Christie - Food Done Light says:

    Oh my gosh, this is exactly what I need. We continue to be over 90 degrees every day. Now I can cool off and enjoy every sip.
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    1. Julia says:

      I know! It has been great weather here in Chicago which I am loving!! Not sure how to pick which drink to make first. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  8. Becky @ The Cookie Rookie says:

    This is such a fun and beautiful roundup!! Thanks so much for including our Strawberry Margarita Punch!! xoxo
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    1. Julia says:

      Thanks for letting me Becky! Cheers!

  9. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says:

    Oh this is a fabulous round up! Nothing like a cool drink on a hot day! I’m all for this until September and then going back to school enters my mind ๐Ÿ™‚
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