More than 80 recipes for the coolest, the most refreshing summertime drinks. From smoothies to slushies, from lemonades to sangrias. This is the only list you’ll need to quench your thirst this season!
Hope your summer is off to a wonderful start. For this quarter’s recipe round-up, I collected almost 100 summertime drink recipes from my favourite food bloggers. Whether you like healthy smoothies, cheat day milkshakes or Friday margaritas, this collection has it all.
So have a look, pick a favourite, enjoy! And remember to bookmark or pin this page so you can go back to it for your next summer BBQ.
Summertime Drinks: Smoothies
Let’s start with everyone’s favourite: smoothies! Specifically, strawberry smoothies. There’s just something about summer and strawberries, eh?
- Strawberry Mango Banana Smoothie
- Strawberry Beet Smoothie
- Strawberry Lassi with Rose Water
- Strawberry Lime Smoothie
Pineapple is also a popular choice (they’re green but trust me, they’re yummy pineapple!). Tropics, here we come.
- Cucumber Mint Pineapple Smoothie
- Pineapple Kale Smoothie
Of course, other fruits won’t be far behind.
- Blueberry Smoothie (Dairy-free)
- Raspberry Peach Smoothie Shake
- Guava Pineapple Smoothie
And yes, even everyone’s beloved peanut butter!
- Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Matcha Smoothie
Summertime Drinks: Slushies
I always wondered what the difference is between slushies and smoothies. A quick google search and I realize there are lots of opinions out there LOL. But I think the main difference is slushies don’t contain milk?
Whatever it is, they are fabulous in this heat!
- Watermelon Mint Slushie
- Frozen Berry Slushies
- Color Changing Lemonade Slushie (Galaxy Lemonade Slushie)
Summertime Drinks : Milkshakes
Now milkshakes need no explanation. Just look at these beauties!
- 5-Ingredient Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake
- Coconut Coffee Milkshake
- Strawberry Coconut Shake
- Decadent S’mores Milkshake
Summertime Drinks: Iced Teas
Another popular summertime drink are iced teas. And these look especially refreshing.
- Raspberry Iced Tea
- Southern Sweet Ice Tea
- Summer Cool Chamomile Mint Tea
Summertime Drinks: Lemonades
And summer really won’t be summer without lemonades. Here are great recipes if you’d love to make the kind mom used to make.
- Homemade Frozen Lemonade
- Refreshing Citrus Lemonade
- Sparkling Lemonade for Two
- Copycat Chick-Fil-A Frosted Lemonade
If you want to explore other flavours, I have recipes for you too. For example, these berry ones are great.
- Blackberry Raspberry Lemonade
- Honey Sweetened Limeade with Blueberries
- Ice Cold Sweet Summertime Blueberry Lemonade
And these ones, too.
- Healthy Lemonade Recipe with Orange Blossom
- Earl Grey Lemonade
- Mango Lemonade Recipe
- Pineapple Lemonade Recipe
Summertime Drinks: Agua Fresca
I wasn’t familiar with agua fresca before this round-up and boy, was I missing out! Agua fresca (“fresh water” in Spanish) is a light fruit drink popular in Mexico. You make it by blending fruit with water, a bit of sugar and lots of imagination!
- Mexican Watermelon-Jalapeno Agua Fresca
- Cantaloupe Agua Fresca
- ‘Otai (Tongan Watermelon Drink)
- Cantaloupe Lime Agua Fresca
- Pineapple Mango Agua Fresca
- Easy Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca Recipe
Summertime Drinks: Mocktails
Having a party and want some non-alcoholic drink options? Say no more. I got you.
- Mango Lychee Mocktail
- Raspberry Lime Sparkling Water Mocktail (Low Carb)
- Pink Grapefruit Virgin Mojito
Of course, me being me, you know the rest of this post is going to be boozy, right? Ready?
Summertime Drinks: Margaritas
Ah. My summertime drink of choice. I’ve never had margarita like these before though. Here are really amazing margarita recipes to try (cannot wait).
- Grilled Watermelon Habanero Margarita
- Grilled Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
- Rosé Tequila Summertime Cocktail
- Frozen Watermelon Margarita
Want a margarita but also want to keep calories down? Not to worry, here are some skinny margarita recipes for you.
- Skinny Margaritas with Agave and Fresh Orange Juice
- Skinny Red, White And Blue Margarita
- The Best Skinny Margarita Recipe – Sugar-Free, 5 Minutes
- Low-Carb Spicy Margarita (Keto, Sugar-Free)
Summertime Drinks: Sangria
Sangria has fruit it in. In my universe that makes them appropriate any time of the day. You with me?
- Red White and Blue Sangria
- Mint Cherry Berry Summer Sangria
- Grilled Pineapple Strawberry Sangria
- White Wine Sangria with Berries
Summertime Drinks: Boozy Slushies
Remember the slushies from before? Let the kids have them. These are for us.
- Boozy Blueberry Limeade Slushie
- Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Slush
- Paleo Watermelon Margarita Slushie
- Strawberry and Peach Wine Slushies
Summertime Drinks: Boozy Lemonades
The lemonades too! The adults deserve a little bit of buzz.
- Honeysuckle Vodka Lemonade
- Loaded Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
- Blueberry Vodka Lemonade
Summertime Drinks: Moscow Mule
Ever wondered why the moscow mule is almost always served in a copper mug? Apparently (according to Wikpedia anyhow) it was part of a marketing campaign to promote a vodka brand back in the day. Who knew?
- Raspberry Lime Moscow Mule
- Blackberry and Peach Moscow Mule
Summertime Drinks: Mojitos
Now mojitos just make me want to dance and do the conga (did that just age me?). There are berry mojitos. And pineapple mojitos.
- Sparkling Blackberry Mojito Recipe
- Strawberry Mojito
- Pineapple Mojito Recipe with Mint
- Fresh Pineapple Mojito Recipe
Summertime Drinks: Boozy Pineapple
Speaking of pineapple, here are more boozy pineapple drinks coming your way!
- Classic Pina Colada
- Pineapple Cherry Rum Punch Cocktail Recipe
- Tiki Passion Pineapple Rum
Summertime Drinks: Gin Cocktails
Gin is a good base for all your favourite summertime cocktails, like these really fun ones.
- Gin and Cucumber Basil Smash
- Lemon Honeysuckle Cocktail
- White Linen Cocktail
- Pimm’s Summer Cocktail
Have you heard of lavender bee’s knees before? I haven’t but I will definitely consume my fair share this summer!
- Lavender Bee’s Knees Cocktail
- Lavender Bee’s Knees – A Gin Cocktail
Summertime Drinks: Rosé and Prosecco
Like your wine? Here are really creative ways to jazz them up.
- Cointreau Rose Cocktail With Strawberries
- Pink Lemonade Italian Spritz Cocktail
- Tart Cranberry Cooler
- Blackberry Ginger Prosecco Cocktails
Including this Summer Fling Champagne Cocktail. I mean, how can you say no to that?
Summertime Drinks: Vodka
And if vodka is your drink of choice, I got cocktails for you too!
- Blackberry Black Dog Cocktail
- Bomb Pop Cocktail
Whew! That’s a lot right? So many awesome summertime drinks, so little time. So be sure to bookmark or pin this post for future reference.
I hope you have an amazing summer, filled with lots of sunshine and parties and great company.
Cheers!
Do you have a favourite already? Which one are you trying out first? I’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.
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Sandra says
Hi Jolina I pinned this list months ago and I’ve made quite a few agua frescas that are delicious. Wanted to tell you it’s a nice reference I keep aroound. Have a nice day.
Jolina says
That’s awesome Sandra! Have a lovely day yourself and hope you’re having a wonderful summer!
Annie says
Margaritas are my favorite!
Jolina says
They are mine too! 🙂
Helen says
What a fabulous list, lots of hydration inspiration before switching to the cocktails in the evening!
Veena Azmanov says
I could get lost in all these drinks. Honestly, way more than I can handle because I could live on just smoothies and summer drinks in summer. I LOVE the combinations and flavors. So incredible.
Kathryn says
Wow, this really is the ultimate collection!! Pinning this so I have options all summer!
Marisa Franca says
No matter what I’m craving or what I want to make for guests you’ve got the recipes covered. Sometimes it’s hard to find tasty recipe/holiday drinks for all tastes but I can’t believe you satisfy all the thirsts. Can’t wait to try them.
Kelly says
This definitely is an epic collection! Thanks for including my milkshakes.
Natalie says
Wow that’s one AMAZING roundup you made Jolina. Every recipe looks so gorgeous and so right for the Summer. I’ll be throwing a lot of parties this Summer so this post came in the right time. Can’t wait to start impressing my guests with all these amazing drinks. Thanks for including my Strawberry Smoothie. I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
Denise says
What a list! I love that you showed all the pictures for these drinks. I’m such a visual person that it makes it easier to find the ones I want to try. You put a lot of work into this list and I know it will come in handy this summer …. especially on vacation when my brothers and sisters like to make new drinks for each other. Thanks for a great post!
Arlene Mobley says
Awesome roundup of summer drinks! There is something here for everyone!
Dawn says
Holy moly! Talk about a round up!! Now I know where to turn to this summer when I’m thirsty….now if only the weather would warm up. I think we have a frost warning tonight….yeah, no joke. Happy Monday, Jolina 🙂
Michelle says
Holy cow, those all look amazing! I don’t even know where to start with my blender!
Gloria says
What a great collection of drinks. I think you have the whole day covered here. This should be my summer hobby….getting through this list of delicious creations.
Janette says
This is a fabulous round-up and something new to try all summer. Thank you for including my Earl Grey lemonade
Holly says
What an amazing compilation of summertime drinks! There is truly something for everyone. Can’t wait to start working my way through all of these yummy beverages!
Natanja says
What a gorgeous round up! I got so thirsty after looking at these beautiful and refreshing drinks! Thanks for including me. 🙂
Jenn says
Epic! I just want to sit on my patio all day long with a sampling of all of these!! Thanks for including my Strawberry Beet Smoothie!