A Life in Food by real-life Chef Cheryl Bennett
As the temperatures climb, the need for a cold drink becomes a necessity. While a tall glass of iced tea is lovely, sometimes a boozy beverage is where it’s at. These 30 easy summer cocktails will have you sipping on a refreshing libation in no time.
You’ll find everything from wine cocktails to frozen bourbon here, so snag your spirit of choice and let’s toast to the summer!
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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.
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Strawberry lemonade iced tea, otherwise known as a Strawberry Arnold Palmer is one of my favorite summertime beverages. This mocktail is perfect for enjoying during the warm days of summer.
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.
If you have kids at home who are out of school for the summer, they probably have a few friends hanging around too. A big pitcher of this would certainly help cool them off.
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It is officially summer and that means pitchers of lemonade and iced tea. Around here, we like to try different versions of both of these beverages and this strawberry limeade recipe has quickly become a favorite.
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.
If strawberry lemonade is more your thing, you’re in luck! Swap out the lime juice for lemon juice to make lemonade instead.
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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.
This delicious mocktail also happens to be vegan, if that’s something that is important to you and personally, the fact that it only has 4 ingredients (one of them being water), is a big selling point. Listen, I like getting fancy as much as the next girl, but sometimes, I just want a pretty drink without a lot of fuss.
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Strawberry sangria – rosé wine mixed with fresh strawberries, lemons and limes makes a refreshing and simple pitcher drink that is perfect for summer.
Summertime means pitcher drinks. Strawberry sangria uses perfectly ripe, plump strawberries with rosé wine to make a pretty cocktail that is great for entertaining. For a delicious and unique sangria cocktail, try this Rosé Summer Sangria with Elderflower.
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A wine spritzer is a summertime staple. Light and refreshing, this strawberry cherry wine spritzer is a tasty way to brighten up a bit of wine and club soda. Meet your new deliciously easy summer drink.
This is the time of year when we have backyard bbq’s, we host outdoor gatherings of all kinds and have summer parties just because we want to see our friends. Make a pitcher or two of these to serve at your next summer soirée.
This recipe is made with white wine, but you could easily swap it with rosé or vodka. Looking for a mocktail? I have a variation for an alcohol-free drink as well to make it kid-friendly.
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Strawberry daiquiris are the quintessential summer cocktail. Fresh strawberries are in season, which makes them perfect for this drink. A splash of lime juice, a bit of simple syrup and some ice are added to a blender with ripe summer strawberries to make a delicious and refreshing beverage.
*This post has been recently updated from its original publication date of 8/15/12
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Blueberry Spritzer is a light, refreshing, summery drink that you could sip on all afternoon. Spritzers are a great warm weather drink because they don’t leave you feeling weighed down and they are quick and easy to make.
The other nice thing about a spritzer like this is the calorie count. It’s on the lower end, so if you are watching your calories, you aren’t going to use up a third of them on one drink. And just look at that color. The blueberry syrup gives this cocktail the most beautiful color. Who doesn’t like a pretty drink?
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Looking for a really good spritzer recipe? This strawberry spritzer is light and as far as spritzer recipes go, it’s pretty straightforward. These types of drinks are not heavy on the alcohol, which makes them ideal for warmer days.
Like a sangria, it is a great option when having a gathering. It is full of strawberry flavor and the lovely pink hue comes not only from the rosé wine, but also the berries themselves. This is the perfect summer sipper. Summer is a great time to make a variety of spritzer recipes because there is so much fruit in season. Quick and easy to make, this drink only has a handful of ingredients. So, make a pitcher and invite a few friends over!
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