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?
Pineapple is also a popular choice (they’re green but trust me, they’re yummy pineapple!). Tropics, here we come.
Of course, other fruits won’t be far behind.
And yes, even everyone’s beloved peanut butter!
Summertime 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!
The Best Milkshakes
Now milkshakes need no explanation. Just look at these beauties!
Thirst-Quenching Iced Teas
Another popular summertime drink are iced teas. And these look especially refreshing.
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.
If you want to explore other flavours, I have recipes for you too. For example, these berry ones are great.
And these ones, too.
Refreshing 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: Mocktails
Having a party and want some non-alcoholic drink options? Say no more. I got you.
Of course, me being me, you know the rest of this post is going to be boozy, right? Ready?
The Best Summer 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).
Want a margarita but also want to keep calories down? Not to worry, here are some skinny margarita recipes for you.
Summertime Drinks: Sangria
Sangria has fruit it in. In my universe that makes them appropriate any time of the day. You with me?
Boozy Slushies
Remember the slushies from before? Let the kids have them. These are for us.
Boozy Lemonades
The lemonades too! The adults deserve a little bit of buzz.
The 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?
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: Boozy Pineapple
Speaking of pineapple, here are more boozy pineapple drinks coming your way!
Delicious Gin Cocktails
Gin is a good base for all your favourite summertime cocktails, like these really fun ones.
Have you heard of lavender bee’s knees before? I haven’t but I will definitely consume my fair share this summer!
Rosé and Prosecco
Like your wine? Here are really creative ways to jazz them up.
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!
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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Helen
What a fabulous list, lots of hydration inspiration before switching to the cocktails in the evening!
Veena Azmanov
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
Wow, this really is the ultimate collection!! Pinning this so I have options all summer!
Marisa Franca
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
This definitely is an epic collection! Thanks for including my milkshakes.
Natalie
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. ๐
Denise
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
Awesome roundup of summer drinks! There is something here for everyone!
Dawn
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 ๐
Michelle
Holy cow, those all look amazing! I don’t even know where to start with my blender!
Gloria
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
This is a fabulous round-up and something new to try all summer. Thank you for including my Earl Grey lemonade
Holly
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
What a gorgeous round up! I got so thirsty after looking at these beautiful and refreshing drinks! Thanks for including me. ๐
Jenn
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!