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Epic Collection of Summertime Drinks

by Jolina 19 Comments [This site contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See Terms of Use for more information.]

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!

Epic Collection of Summertime Drinks

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?

Epic Collection of Summertime Drinks
Strawberry Mango Banana Smoothie
Epic Collection of Summertime Drinks
Strawberry Beet Smoothie

Epic Collection of Summertime Drinks
Strawberry Lassi with Rose Water
Epic Collection of Summertime Drinks
Strawberry Lime Smoothie

Pineapple is also a popular choice (they’re green but trust me, they’re yummy pineapple!). Tropics, here we come.

Summertime Drinks
Cucumber Mint Pineapple Smoothie
Summertime Drinks
Pineapple Kale Smoothie

Of course, other fruits won’t be far behind.

Summertime Drinks
Blueberry Smoothie (Dairy-free)
Summertime Drinks
Raspberry Peach Smoothie Shake
Summertime Drinks
Guava Pineapple Smoothie

And yes, even everyone’s beloved peanut butter!

Summertime Drinks
Strawberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
Summertime Drinks
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!

Summertime Drinks
Watermelon Mint Slushie
Summertime Drinks
Frozen Berry Slushies
Summertime Drinks
Color Changing Lemonade Slushie (Galaxy Lemonade Slushie)

Summertime Drinks : Milkshakes

Now milkshakes need no explanation. Just look at these beauties!

Summertime Drinks
5-Ingredient Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake
Summertime Drinks
Coconut Coffee Milkshake

Summertime Drinks
Strawberry Coconut Shake
Summertime Drinks
Decadent S’mores Milkshake

Summertime Drinks: Iced Teas

Another popular summertime drink are iced teas. And these look especially refreshing.

Summertime Drinks
Raspberry Iced Tea
Summertime Drinks
Southern Sweet Ice Tea
Summertime Drinks
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.

Summertime Drinks
Homemade Frozen Lemonade
Summertime Drinks
Refreshing Citrus Lemonade

Summertime Drinks
Sparkling Lemonade for Two
Summertime Drinks
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.

Summertime Drinks
Blackberry Raspberry Lemonade
Summertime Drinks
Honey Sweetened Limeade with Blueberries
Summertime Drinks
Ice Cold Sweet Summertime Blueberry Lemonade

And these ones, too.

Summertime Drinks
Healthy Lemonade Recipe with Orange Blossom
Summertime Drinks
Earl Grey Lemonade

Summertime Drinks
Mango Lemonade Recipe
Summertime Drinks
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!

Summertime Drinks
Mexican Watermelon-Jalapeno Agua Fresca
Summertime Drinks
Cantaloupe Agua Fresca
Summertime Drinks
‘Otai (Tongan Watermelon Drink)

Summertime Drinks
Cantaloupe Lime Agua Fresca
Summertime Drinks
Pineapple Mango Agua Fresca
Summertime Drinks
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.

Summertime Drinks
Mango Lychee Mocktail
Summertime Drinks
Raspberry Lime Sparkling Water Mocktail (Low Carb)
Summertime Drinks
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).

Summertime Drinks
Grilled Watermelon Habanero Margarita
Summertime Drinks
Grilled Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita

Summertime Drinks
Rosé Tequila Summertime Cocktail
Summertime Drinks
Frozen Watermelon Margarita

Want a margarita but also want to keep calories down? Not to worry, here are some skinny margarita recipes for you.

Summertime Drinks
Skinny Margaritas with Agave and Fresh Orange Juice
Summertime Drinks
Skinny Red, White And Blue Margarita

Summertime Drinks
The Best Skinny Margarita Recipe – Sugar-Free, 5 Minutes
Summertime Drinks
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?

Summertime Drinks
Red White and Blue Sangria
Summertime Drinks
Mint Cherry Berry Summer Sangria

Summertime Drinks
Grilled Pineapple Strawberry Sangria
Summertime Drinks
White Wine Sangria with Berries

Summertime Drinks: Boozy Slushies

Remember the slushies from before? Let the kids have them. These are for us.

Summertime Drinks
Boozy Blueberry Limeade Slushie
Summertime Drinks
Strawberry Lemonade Vodka Slush

Summertime Drinks
Paleo Watermelon Margarita Slushie
Summertime Drinks
Strawberry and Peach Wine Slushies

Summertime Drinks: Boozy Lemonades

The lemonades too! The adults deserve a little bit of buzz.

Summertime Drinks
Honeysuckle Vodka Lemonade
Summertime Drinks
Loaded Strawberry Lemonade Recipe
Summertime Drinks
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?

Summertime Drinks
Raspberry Lime Moscow Mule
Summertime Drinks
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.

Summertime Drinks
Sparkling Blackberry Mojito Recipe
Summertime Drinks
Strawberry Mojito

Summertime Drinks
Pineapple Mojito Recipe with Mint
Summertime Drinks
Fresh Pineapple Mojito Recipe

Summertime Drinks: Boozy Pineapple

Speaking of pineapple, here are more boozy pineapple drinks coming your way!

Summertime Drinks
Classic Pina Colada
Summertime Drinks
Pineapple Cherry Rum Punch Cocktail Recipe
Summertime Drinks
Tiki Passion Pineapple Rum

Summertime Drinks: Gin Cocktails

Gin is a good base for all your favourite summertime cocktails, like these really fun ones.

Summertime Drinks
Gin and Cucumber Basil Smash
Summertime Drinks
Lemon Honeysuckle Cocktail

Summertime Drinks
White Linen Cocktail
Summertime Drinks
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!

Summertime Drinks
Lavender Bee’s Knees Cocktail
Summertime Drinks
Lavender Bee’s Knees – A Gin Cocktail

Summertime Drinks: Rosé and Prosecco

Like your wine? Here are really creative ways to jazz them up.

Summertime Drinks
Cointreau Rose Cocktail With Strawberries
Summertime Drinks
Pink Lemonade Italian Spritz Cocktail

Summertime Drinks
Tart Cranberry Cooler
Summertime Drinks
Blackberry Ginger Prosecco Cocktails

Including this Summer Fling Champagne Cocktail. I mean, how can you say no to that?

Summertime Drinks

Summertime Drinks: Vodka

And if vodka is your drink of choice, I got cocktails for you too!

Summertime Drinks
Blackberry Black Dog Cocktail
Summertime Drinks
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.

Check back in next week when we resume our No Bake Summer Series. In the meantime, enjoy these other recipe collections:

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  1. Sandra says

    August 22, 2019 at 12:33 am

    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.

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      August 22, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      That’s awesome Sandra! Have a lovely day yourself and hope you’re having a wonderful summer!

      Reply
  2. Annie says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:42 pm

    Margaritas are my favorite!

    Reply
    • Jolina says

      August 22, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      They are mine too! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Helen says

    July 3, 2018 at 6:09 am

    What a fabulous list, lots of hydration inspiration before switching to the cocktails in the evening!

    Reply
  4. Veena Azmanov says

    June 30, 2018 at 10:49 am

    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.

    Reply
  5. Kathryn says

    June 29, 2018 at 9:35 am

    Wow, this really is the ultimate collection!! Pinning this so I have options all summer!

    Reply
  6. Marisa Franca says

    June 27, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    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.

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    June 26, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    This definitely is an epic collection! Thanks for including my milkshakes.

    Reply
  8. Natalie says

    June 26, 2018 at 11:08 am

    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. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Denise says

    June 26, 2018 at 10:14 am

    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!

    Reply
  10. Arlene Mobley says

    June 25, 2018 at 8:17 pm

    Awesome roundup of summer drinks! There is something here for everyone!

    Reply
  11. Dawn says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:07 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
  12. Michelle says

    June 25, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    Holy cow, those all look amazing! I don’t even know where to start with my blender!

    Reply
  13. Gloria says

    June 25, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    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.

    Reply
  14. Janette says

    June 25, 2018 at 11:56 am

    This is a fabulous round-up and something new to try all summer. Thank you for including my Earl Grey lemonade

    Reply
  15. Holly says

    June 25, 2018 at 10:56 am

    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!

    Reply
  16. Natanja says

    June 25, 2018 at 10:28 am

    What a gorgeous round up! I got so thirsty after looking at these beautiful and refreshing drinks! Thanks for including me. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Jenn says

    June 25, 2018 at 10:13 am

    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!

    Reply

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