20+ Summer Drinks and Smoothies
20+ Summer Drinks and Smoothies
Beat the heat with these delicious summer drink recipes! Enjoy these flavored drinks at barbecues and parties, or cool off with a refreshing fruit smoothie.
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beat the heat
I’ve never been the type to go to the soda store every day for a drink, but as soon as the weather in Arizona started getting warmer, I immediately started craving something refreshing.
Sometimes I just want something icy and fruity to cool me off on a hot summer day, and other times I crave a smoothie in place of a meal.
Today, I’ve rounded up all the best summer drink recipes, including flavored drinks—perfect for parties and barbecues—as well as some light and refreshing smoothies.
Serve summer drinks
Before I get into the Sumer Drink info, I want to share this link to the Lemonade Stand Lo made for me a few years ago. Not only will your kids have fun serving lemonade, but any cold drink will sell out on a hot summer day.
The next article I want to share is about the drink station that Lo made for me. This is a relaxing and fun place to keep bottled water, juice boxes and soda cans when hosting a BBQ, picnic or party.
You’ll notice the top buckets hold napkins and other paper products, but you could easily put paper umbrellas in one bucket, lemon wedges in another, and cups in a third. Place a small table with a beverage dispenser next to the “drink station” filled with refreshing homemade beverages.
You can serve drinks in a variety of ways. Here are some fun ways to make juice beautify:
- Have fun with straws and paper umbrellas
- Use a cold drink cup like a mason jar, or decorate the glass with a sugar rim.
- Make extra juice and freeze it into ice cubes or ice cubes. This way you can drink cold drinks without worrying about melting ice that will dilute the wine.
- Carbonation: While it may take a few hours for the carbonation to completely dissipate, it’s best not to mix carbonated beverages too soon.
- Use fresh cut fruit in beverage dispensers/punch bowls.
- Store extra punch in the refrigerator or cooler. Fill the beverage dispenser as needed.
- Freeze leftover juices into popsicles.
delicious summer drink
Our summer drink recipes
Drink Pink Punch Recipe
Favorite party drink of all time – this pink drink recipe (aka Baby Shower Punch) takes a minute to make and is made with 3 ingredients including – Pink Lemonade Dry Mix, Sprite and Pineapple Juice!
Total time: 3 minutes
Check out this recipe for Sonic Ocean Water Recipe
Replica Sonic Ocean Water – Simple and refreshing to make! It’s perfect for parties or hot summer days!
Total time: 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for drinking watermelon juice recipe
Delicious and refreshing watermelon juice – summer favorite drink! Made with watermelon and strawberries!
Total time: 8 minutes
Check out this recipe for Drink Orange Julius Recipe
Refreshing and simple Mimic Orange Julius takes a minute to make and tastes just like the real thing. This is a favorite family treat!
Total time: 2 minutes
Check out this recipe Drink Slurpee Cookbook
Homemade Slurpees with Frozen Cherries is the epitome of happy hour. They are cool, refreshing and taste great!
Total time: 7 minutes
Drink Mint Julep Recipe (Non-Alcoholic)
Disneyland’s Copycat Mint Julep Recipe – A refreshing and delicious non-alcoholic drink! Made with lemonade concentrate, mint syrup, lime juice, sugar and soda – topped with mint leaves and cherries!
Total time: 10 minutes
Check out this recipe for Sonic Cherry Lime Juice recipe
Delicious recipe for Sonic’s Cherry Limeade – tastes just like it! Ingredients include 7-Up, Cherry, Lime and Black Cherry Syrup!
Total time: 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for dessert, drink frozen hot chocolate recipe
Frozen hot chocolate takes just 3 ingredients and minutes to make! Add whipped cream and chocolate curls for a real treat.
Total time: 5 minutes
Check out this recipe to drink frozen strawberry lemonade recipe
Frozen Strawberry Lemonade takes minutes to make and is filled with lemonade, strawberries, ice cubes and pineapple juice.
Total time: 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Sparkling Peach Lemonade Recipe
Delicious sparkling peach lemonade is made with just a few simple ingredients. The perfect cold drink on a hot summer day!
Total time: 5 minutes
The Best Homemade Lemonade Recipes
The best homemade lemonade recipes include sprite and pineapple juice for extra flavor. Refreshing!
Total time: 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for the best strawberry lemonade
The best strawberry lemonade filled with your favorite fruits including strawberries, pineapple, mango, cantaloupe and watermelon!
Total time: 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Drink Horchata Recipe
A creamy, refreshing, cinnamon-flavored drink that will blow your mind! It’s festive and suitable for any occasion.
Check out this recipe for a patriotic drink recipe
This layered patriotic drink is pure magic! It’s not hard to make, just requires a Hawaiian punch, blue Gatorade, and zero sprites.
Total time: 5 minutes
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Refreshing Summer Smoothie
Refreshing Summer Smoothie
Drink Tropical Smoothie Recipe
With just 6 simple ingredients, this easy one-minute Aloha Tropical Smoothie packs a tropical flavor into every bite!
Total time: 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Breakfast, Drink Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
This Strawberry Banana Smoothie is delicious and made with ingredients you probably have on hand – bananas, strawberries, yogurt and milk!
Total time: 10 minutes
Check out this recipe for Breakfast, Drink Banana Smoothie Recipe
This quick and easy banana smoothie with a dash of pineapple is a family favorite! ! It’s the perfect meal or refreshing snack.
Total time: 7 minutes
Check out this recipe for Drink Peach Smoothie Recipe
Peaches are the most delicious summer smoothie flavor! Add an orange and you have the perfect breakfast or lunch!
Total time: 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Drink Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie Recipe
5 Minute Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie is a rich and delicious drink filled with all the flavors of strawberry cheesecake!
Total time: 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Drink Fruit Smoothie Recipe
A fresh and delicious easy fruit smoothie that only takes minutes to make. It’s filled with kiwi, bananas, blueberries, strawberries, and more, making it delicious and healthy.
Total time: 3 minutes
Check out this recipe for Drink Peach Mango Smoothie Recipe
A delicious 5-ingredient smoothie, perfect for breakfast or a refreshing drink on a hot summer day. With peaches, mangoes, peach yogurt and orange peach mango juice, the taste is undeniably delicious!
Total time: 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Breakfast Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie Recipe
Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie is quick, delicious, and refreshing. It’s a healthy meal or snack!
Total time: 5 minutes
Check out this recipe for Breakfast Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe
Looking for a way to use up your ripe bananas? Enjoy a big, creamy peanut butter banana smoothie this summer for a satisfying breakfast or afternoon snack.
Total time: 3 minutes
Check out this recipe for Drink Orange Julius Recipe
Refreshing and simple Mimic Orange Julius takes a minute to make and tastes just like the real thing. This is a favorite family treat!
Total time: 2 minutes
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