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39 Refreshing Summer Drinks to Beat the Heat

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By Karla Walsh Updated April 26, 2021
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When the summer heat hits, there's nothing like cooling off with a refreshing summer cocktail. Here you'll find plenty of summer drinks to sip all season long. In the mood for a frozen margarita or a fun summer twist on lemonade? We got those and more. We're also sharing some of our favorite non-alcoholic summer drinks for the kiddos and abstainers hanging out by the pool.
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Cucumber-Watermelon Sangria

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This is the refreshing summer drink to serve on the hottest days of the year. Cucumber and watermelon (two of the most hydrating foods on the planet) make this homemade drink for summer the ultimate thirst-quencher. Dress up each glass of white wine sangria with a few watermelon balls, cucumber slices, and lime slices to give a hint at the flavors to come.

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Grilled Peach Whiskey Smash

Grilled Peach Whiskey Smash
Credit: Jason Donnelly
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Here's one of our favorite DIY summer drink tricks: grill stone fruit to add to the mix. It brings out the natural sugars and gives a nod to one of the best warm weather pastimes (barbecuing!). Each serving of this basil-scented bourbon drink includes a whole small peach.

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Avocado Margaritas

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With avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime, these margaritas showcase everything you love about guacamole in a sweeter, sippable package. Rather than plain salt, rim the glasses with chile-lime salt for a fitting kick.

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Strawberry Gin Slushies

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Gin and juice gets a slushy spin in this icy, easy summer drink recipe. With strawberry sorbet and pureed fresh berries, the double dose of fruit eliminates the need for any additional sugar. Once you've mastered the base recipe, try the same ratio with any flavor of sorbet and chopped fruit.

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Cucumber-Mint Refresher

Cucumber-Mint Refresher
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If you don't own a juicer, you can whip up these healthy summer drinks in your blender. Just pour the mix through a sieve before serving so the spinach smoothies are sippable. If the melon doesn't make it sweet enough for you, add a spoonful of honey.

Buy It: Megachef Juice Extractor Juicer Machine ($79, Walmart)

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Spicy Mezcal Pineapple Smoke Cocktail

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If you haven't tried Mezcal yet, this is a great summer cocktail to get you acquainted. The agave-based liquor gives this cocktail a naturally smoky flavor. Combined with pineapple, serrano pepper, tamarind, and topped with mango sparkling water, it checks all the boxes for a spicy-sweet sip.

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Champagne Float

Champagne-Sorbet Float
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It's simpler than you think to make your own sorbet. Try it as the star (well, besides the champagne) in this fat-free fruity float recipe. That way, you can tailor the sweetness level and flavor to your palate. Swap the sparkling wine with club soda for a pretty mocktail.

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Watermelon-Berry Limeade

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Blend up this easy summer drink in just 10 minutes when you're in a rush to cool off. The best part? Each hydrating glass of this coconut water mocktail counts as a serving of fruit!

Related: Our Best Mocktail Recipes That Don’t Need Booze to Be Delicious

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Raspberry or Mango Spritz-Ade Cocktails

Raspberry or Mango Spritz-ade Cocktails
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In this lighter, modern twist on a margarita, we cut the sweetness of the lemonade with a can of club soda. Customize the refreshing summer alcoholic drink with your favorite citrus on top of—and berries mixed into—the cocktails. Serve over ice, add a stir stick to keep the beverage well-blended, and enjoy.

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Ginger Beer Shandy Floats

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Rather than a root beer float this summer, try a ginger and regular beer one! For an additional grown-up touch, we start these refreshing summer drinks with muddled crystallized ginger. Freeze mason jars, beer mugs, or glasses for about two hours before building the floats to keep 'em nice and frosty for as long as possible.

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Apple Cider Vinegar Drink

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Muddled berries (pick any that look fresh at the market) star in this health-friendly tonic. They're mixed with apple cider vinegar and lemon juice for a tasty and healthy summer drink. For even more summer spirit, garnish with fresh basil or mint.

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Rosé Cucumber Cooler

Rosè Cucumber Cooler
Credit: Andy Lyons
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Fresh cucumbers are what your sangria has been missing. This refreshing summer alcoholic drink is proof! And even when it's not summer, you'll want to keep a bottle of St. Germain elderflower liqueur in your bar year-round to perk up any sangria recipe.

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Summer Fruit Daiquiri

Summer Fruit Daiquiri
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Mango, watermelon, peaches, strawberries—this icy fruit daiquiri has it all. Make this refreshing summer drink nonalcoholic for all to enjoy by substituting orange juice for the light rum. Craving a summer cocktail in the middle of winter? Follow this same daiquiri recipe using thawed, frozen fruit (then imagine your toes in the sand as you sip).

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Cucumber-Grape Smash

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There's no alcohol involved in this refreshing summer drink, but with how delicious it is, you won't care. Cooling cucumber, green grapes, and mint are blended together before getting topped off with ginger beer. It'll pair perfectly with your summer barbecue or day by the pool.

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Spicy Tomato Gin and Tonic

Spicy Tomato Gin Tonic
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That's right, you have our permission to start your day with a refreshing summer cocktail! This gin and tonic take on a bloody mary is made for boozy brunches—and for summer. Cherry tomatoes and fresh dill, along with a hint of lime, will help you keep your cool despite a splash of hot sauce.

Related: Our 35 Best Brunch Recipes of All Time

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Sparkling Rosé Blueberry Float

Sparkling Rose Blueberry Floats
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Your favorite childhood drink just got an upgrade. This adult version features the perfect combo of bubbly rosé wine, icy blueberry granita, and creamy coconut gelato. The sparkling wine cuts through some of the scoops' sweetness for a perfectly-balanced homemade drink for summer.

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Pink Rhubarb Lemonade

Pink Rhubarb Lemonade
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These ruby red homemade drinks for summer are perfect for the entire family. Pink lemonade and lemon-lime soda will please the kiddos, while a unique rhubarb reduction will entice the adults. Instead of a stir stick, serve each glass with a stalk of rhubarb that's trimmed to be a couple inches taller than the serving vessel.

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Pineapple-Cinnamon Margaritas

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Lime and pineapple team up for a double dose of tropical goodness in one glass. Extra flavor-boosters like a cinnamon-sugar rim and orange liqueur make these island-inspired cocktails taste like a treat. For a mocktail version, try orange juice instead of Triple Sec and ginger ale in place of the tequila.

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Cucumber Sangria

Cucumber Sangria
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A chilled bottle of Sauvignon Blanc is the base for this thirst-quenching homemade drink for summer. Toss in sliced cucumber, honeydew melon, and mint leaves. Just before you're ready to say "cheers!" top off the white wine sangria with a bottle of sparkling water.

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Bourbon Mint Iced Tea

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These refreshing summer cocktails mash together mint juleps and sweet tea in one party-ready punch. Orange and lemon juice, along with plenty of fresh mint, brighten the flavors in this bourbon drink. Serve in a punch bowl with an ice ring (lemon-studded if you please) or in a pitcher filled with large ice cubes.

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Watermelon Agua Fresca

Watermelon Agua Fresca
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Hydration has never tasted better. Blended watermelon (opt for seedless to cut down on prep time) combined with lime juice, sugar, and water or club soda (the latter if you're a fizz fan!) makes a refreshing summer drink kids and adults alike can sip.

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Piña Colada Smoothie

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No summer vacation planned? No problem. Soft banana and juicy pineapple meet in this nonalcoholic version of the piña colada that will instantly transport you to a beach. With yogurt as the base, this tropical blended drink is nutritious enough to enjoy for breakfast.

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June Bug

June Bug
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Icy-cool scoops of sherbet give this refreshing, nonalcoholic drink a sweet finish, while grenadine and OJ pair up to create its pretty coral color. Complete this DIY summer drink with plenty of fizzy ginger ale. Kids will come running for refills.

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Tequila Sunrise Margarita

Tequila Sunrise Margarita
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All you need to make this refreshing summer cocktail is some triple sec, lime juice, and of course, tequila. A red-sugared rim gives it a fiery look. This cool summer drink is perfect for gatherings since you can easily stir together nine servings in one pitcher and chill until guests arrive.

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Melon-Basil Sparkler

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The best summer drinks highlight garden-fresh herbs and produce—and this shaken cocktail does both. Honeydew and basil give the sparkling wine-topped swigs their vibrant hue. Use a vegetable peeler to create elegant, thin strips of melon to line each glass.

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Summer Dream Sangria

Summer Dream Sangria
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Turn a bottle of rosé wine into a batch of easy summer drinks with this sunset-color sangria. Four fruits and a spoonful of rose water make this drink fit its seasonal name. Tuck a strawberry on the rim of each wine glass for a pretty garnish and sweet snack.

Related: The Best Summer Recipes to Add Fresh Flavors to Your Menu

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Classic Margaritas

Classic Margaritas
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There's nothing better than a lip-smacking, salt-rimmed margarita. Fill your favorite summer drink with freshly squeezed lime juice to add authenticity. Instead of standard granulated sugar, stir in superfine or powdered sugar so it easily dissolves into the cocktail.

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Citrus Shimmer Cocktail

Citrus Shimmer Cocktail
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Enjoy a day in the sun with one of these fruity summer cocktails. The blend of limoncello (try making your own!), fresh orange juice, and chilled prosecco come together in minutes. Garnish with a twist of lemon peel and sip away.

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Rose Collins

Rose Collins
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A spoonful of bitter Campari liqueur tames the floral notes of rose in this poppy-orange cocktail. Sprinkle the lemon garnish with coarse sugar to balance out the tartness. This single-serving refreshing summer vodka drink is perfect for cooling off on a scorching-hot day.

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Strawberry-Coconut Cream Soda

Strawberry Coconut Cream Soda
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Indulge in this soda-shoppe sip at home with the help of coconut milk, club soda, sugar, and fresh strawberry slices. Serve the mocktail in chilled glasses to keep the dessert-like drink cooler longer. Serving adults only? Add a few shots of cream liqueur (such as RumChata) to the mix.

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Make-Ahead Margaritas

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Move aside, margarita mix. You can prep these frozen summer drinks in just 10 minutes and have a batch of easy summer drinks ready to go for tomorrow's party. Come serving time, just take them out of the freezer and you'll be cooling down in no time. For a sweeter summer take, make with frozen strawberries.

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Blackberry-Bourbon Lemonade

Blackberry Bourbon Lemonade
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A splash of sparkling lemonade gives these refreshing summer drinks their bubbly appeal. (Lemon-lime sparkling water works well, too, if you're watching your sugar intake.) Be sure to pour the syrup in last for dramatic color in every bourbon cocktail, then pop in a few berries for garnish.

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Super Juice Spritzer

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Cheers to your new go-to sparkling water-spiked cocktail. This vitamin-packed fruit and vegetable punch is ideal to serve during the transition from spring to summer. Carrot juice looks back to colder weather, while pineapple and peach look ahead to the warm days to come.

Related: Our Most Refreshing Smoothie Recipes to Beat the Heat

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White Peach Sangria

Summertime White Peach Sangria
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A light white wine sangria calls for a classic summer fruit: peaches! A blend of citrusy and sweet, this sangria will make your guests cheer when you break out a pitcher at your next party.

Test Kitchen Tip: Try this refreshing summer drink recipe with dry riesling, sauvignon blanc, Chenin blanc, or even Cava or Prosecco for a bubbly boost.

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The Porcupine

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Please wine and beer lovers alike with this "spiky" refreshing summer cocktail. Pineapple and fresh rosemary are the secret to getting your favorite sparkling white wine and pale ale to join forces. Seek out Prosecco, Cava, or Cremant for a more budget-friendly option than Champagne.

Related: Our Complete Guide to Champagne: Selecting, Serving, and Sipping

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Green Tea Soda

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Ditch the cans. You can make your very own fizzy concoction with home-brewed tea and sparkling water. Make your mocktail extra delicious by stirring in sliced stone fruit and fresh berries.

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Carrot Lemonade

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This sunny-orange lemonade is brimming with natural sweetness thanks to fresh carrots and pineapple juice. Plus, it's packed with vitamins A and C. If you prefer your sips on the sweeter side, use white grape juice as the base. For a more tart twist, start with pineapple juice.

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Strawberry Agua Fresca

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Agua fresca (literally "fresh water") flavored with strawberries and honey makes a fab light summer drink. Plus, it's nonalcoholic, so you can serve it to guests of all ages. Try this low-calorie, easy summer drink instead of lemonade at your next picnic.

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Raspberry Mojito Punch

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Keep cool with a glass of this raspberry-infused mojito. Fresh mint, raspberries, rum, sparkling water, and lime juice scream summer in a glass. If you want to keep the summer drink kid-friendly, simply omit the rum and increase the amount of sparkling water.

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    12 of 39 Rosé Cucumber Cooler
    13 of 39 Summer Fruit Daiquiri
    14 of 39 Cucumber-Grape Smash
    15 of 39 Spicy Tomato Gin and Tonic
    16 of 39 Sparkling Rosé Blueberry Float
    17 of 39 Pink Rhubarb Lemonade
    18 of 39 Pineapple-Cinnamon Margaritas
    19 of 39 Cucumber Sangria
    20 of 39 Bourbon Mint Iced Tea
    21 of 39 Watermelon Agua Fresca
    22 of 39 Piña Colada Smoothie
    23 of 39 June Bug
    24 of 39 Tequila Sunrise Margarita
    25 of 39 Melon-Basil Sparkler
    26 of 39 Summer Dream Sangria
    27 of 39 Classic Margaritas
    28 of 39 Citrus Shimmer Cocktail
    29 of 39 Rose Collins
    30 of 39 Strawberry-Coconut Cream Soda
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    34 of 39 White Peach Sangria
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