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    Epic Collection of Summertime Drinks

    by Jolina | Published: June 25, 2018 | Last Updated: May 21, 2021 | 19 Comments
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    The Best Summer Smoothies
    The Best Summertime Drinks
    The Best Summer Margaritas
    The Best Boozy Summer Drinks
    The Best Agua Fresca Recipes for Summer
    Summertime Drinks

    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!

    The Best 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 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)

    The Best 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

    Thirst-Quenching 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

    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
    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?

    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).

    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

    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

    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

    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?

    Summertime Drinks
    Raspberry Lime Moscow Mule
    Summertime Drinks
    Blackberry and Peach Moscow Mule

    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

    Delicious 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

    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:

    • 25 Best Rhubarb Recipes
    • The Ultimate List of Breakfast Ideas
    • 13 Mouthwatering No-Bake Desserts

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    1. Helen

      July 03, 2018 at 6:09 am

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

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    2. Veena Azmanov

      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
    3. Kathryn

      June 29, 2018 at 9:35 am

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

      Reply
    4. Marisa Franca

      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
    5. Kelly

      June 26, 2018 at 4:51 pm

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

      Reply
    6. Natalie

      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. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    7. Denise

      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
    8. Arlene Mobley

      June 25, 2018 at 8:17 pm

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

      Reply
    9. Dawn

      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 ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    10. Michelle

      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
    11. Gloria

      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
    12. Janette

      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
    13. Holly

      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
    14. Natanja

      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. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
    15. Jenn

      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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