Summertime means cold drinks and lots of them. Here are 18 of the best summer drinks to keep you hydrated all summer long. Whether you are a hosting a backyard BBQ or having a baby or bridal shower, you can’t host a party without drinks.
Summer gatherings usually involve a crowd and you want to have a variety of drinks available. That means offering alcohol-free options beyond water and soda, like some of the delicious beverages we have on this list.
Booze-free beverages don’t have to be boring. Just look at the color of this drink, wouldn’t you want a tall glass of that? Non-alcoholic drinks aren’t just for kids. You can make some pretty tasty beverages for grown-ups too and they won’t even miss the hooch.
Best Summer Drinks
I’m not a big drinker, especially when it’s hot. The heat of summer combined with alcohol doesn’t always work out well for me, so I usually stick to drinks of the unleaded variety.
Everyone loves a glass of iced tea or lemonade; but why stick to those when you can make something different that your guests (or family) will remember? Non-alcoholic drinks can be incredibly delicious, so grab your glass and let’s make something good.
What do I need to make some of these drinks?
A few of these drinks require some special equipment. There are links below to a few of my favorite items that come in handy when making mocktails (or cocktails).
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- a glass measuring cup – the kind your Mom and Grandma used
- a blender for blending up your frosty beverages
- a cocktail shaker – when your drinks are shaken, not stirred
- tall glasses for serving it
- cute straws for sipping
- one gallon drink dispenser for serving a crowd
Summer Parties
Are you hungry? Do you need something to eat with that tasty mocktail? Here are some summertime recipes we’re enjoying right now: Mediterranean Orzo Salad / Lamb Burger with Tahini Yogurt Sauce / Summer Cherry Hand Pies / No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Bars / Coconut Yogurt Popsicles
Best Summer Drinks (Non-Alcoholic)
18 of the most delicious and refreshing non-alcoholic summer beverages.
Strawberry Lemonade Iced Tea Arnold Palmer
This strawberry arnold palmer is a delicious combination of lemonade and iced tea blended with fresh strawberries. Quick and easy to make, this drink would be great for summertime parties or gatherings of any kind.
Cherry Shirley Temple Mocktail Recipe (Non-Alcoholic Mixed Drink)
Growing up, Shirley Temples were a big treat. So, when I asked a few fellow bloggers for their best summer mocktail recipes and this was one of the submissions, I knew I had to include it.
Matcha (Green Tea) Ginger Beer
Made with only two ingredients - matcha and ginger beer, this drink is a gorgeous green color. A refreshing beverage that you could sip all summer long.
Strawberry Limeade
It is made with only four ingredients and it comes together in about 5 minutes, making it a perfect thirst-quencher when you want something quick and easy that tastes great.
Blackberry Shrub- The Little Epicurean
Blackberry Shrub is a non-alcoholic mixer made from equal parts fruit, sugar, and vinegar. When mixed with sparkling water, it makes for a tart, tangy, and refreshing beverage!
Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade is a simple and refreshing summertime drink. Made from only strawberries, sugar, lemons and water, this drink has nothing artificial and it is so much better than store-bought.
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Agua fresca is a sweet and refreshing fruit drink made with only 4 ingredients. A refreshing blend of strawberries, water, sugar, and lime juice is a great light alternative to juices and sodas.
Herbal Iced Tea Recipe
This herbal iced tea recipe will help you beat the heat this summer. Made with fresh fruit juice and fruity tea, it’s the perfect thirst quencher for summertime. Make a big pitcher for the whole family to enjoy, this delicious combination is also caffeine free.
Cantaloupe Lime Jalapeno Agua Fresca
Refreshing, slightly sweet, subtly spicy and a bit tart, this cantaloupe aqua fresca with lime and jalapeno is the perfect summer drink.
Blackberry Lime Punch
Blackberry Lime Punch – use those fresh blackberries to make a super easy and refreshing punch! Great for parties or just to have in the fridge.
Vanilla Bean Jasmine Arnold Palmer
A unique spin on the classic Arnold Palmer made with vanilla bean-infused jasmine tea, lychee juice, and lemonade. This refreshing drink is the perfect mocktail or cocktail mixer.
Blueberry Lemonade
This Homemade Blueberry Lemonade is made with an easy blueberry syrup. It’s refreshing, sweet and tangy. It’s the perfect way to cool down this summer, plus it’s only four ingredients!
{Kid-Friendly} Watermelon Slush
What's more summery than watermelon? Watermelon Slush is not only super tasty, it's super easy to make, too. The kids will love to help make this perfect-for-warm-weather-sipping slush!
Sparkling Smashed Raspberry Mint Lemonade Recipe
Raspberry Mint Lemonade sounds like the perfect sip to enjoy on a lazy summer afternoon.
Lemon Thyme Mint Lemonade
A refreshing herbal lemonade that is perfect for beating the heat of summer.
Virgin Pina Colada Recipe Mocktail [no alcohol]
The Virgin Pina Colada is a non alcoholic pina colada recipe, prepared with pineapple and coconut milk.
Blackberry Ginger Smash
Ideal for entertaining, this refreshing non-alcoholic Blackberry Ginger Smash is made with muddled blackberries, lemon, ginger beer and fresh thyme.
Frozen Blue Raspberry Berry Slushy
A healthy way to beat the summer heat and stay hydrated.
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