Whether you're craving something fruity and light to cool you down or you prefer to sip on a cocktail while floating in the pool, we have the best summer drinks you can imagine!
Here’s Every Single Summer Drink You Need
Updated on Feb. 10, 2022
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Maple Blackberry Mojito
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshing blackberry cocktail is how you take advantage of prime berry season during the summer months. I've also used other types of fruit, including raspberries, kiwi and strawberries. —Donna Noel, Gray, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 160 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 18mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Raspberry Refresher
Total Time
30 min
Servings
14 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe explodes with raspberry flavor! It's a wonderful summertime treat.—Doreen Patterson, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 169 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 5g fiber), 1g protein.
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Tangerine and Thyme Infused Water
Total Time
5 min
Servings
8 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Who doesn't love the bright and juicy flavor of tangerine? The addition of thyme really rounds out this infused water. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
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Sweet Tea Boysenberry Shandy
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I love an ice-cold beer on a hot summer day. I also love sweet tea, so one day I got the great idea to mix the two. Wow! It was absolutely delish. I experimented with different flavorings, and this combination was my favorite. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 137 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Rhubarb Citrus Punch
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 12 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Rhubarb grows abundantly in our large farm garden. I'll make this punch for summertime gatherings or for special occasions with our extended family. —Ina Frey, St. Clemens, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 153 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
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Iced Melon Moroccan Mint Tea
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I grow mint on my balcony, and this refreshing beverage is a wonderful way to use it. It combines two of my favorite drinks—Moroccan Mint Tea and Honeydew Agua Fresca. For extra flair, add some ginger ale. —Sarah Batt Throne, El Cerrito, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 81 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
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Tipsy Iced Coffee
Total Time
10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this frozen coffee with Amaretto and whipped cream. Serve it at brunch or as an after-dinner treat.—Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup with 2 tablespoons whipped cream: 165 calories, 7g fat (5g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Honeydew Lime Cooler
Total Time
30 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Serve up a frosty glass of this citrusy blend of lime sherbet and honeydew melon for a real thirst-quencher. I like to sip this on warm afternoons, but it's equally good for breakfast or brunch. —Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 135 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit.
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Texas Red River Margaritas
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I lived in Texas, I decided to create a cocktail that represented my new home. I've found that blood orange juice works just as well as the grapefruit juice in this spicy margarita recipe. —Danny Schneider, Omaha, NE
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 421 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (60g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Peach Wine Coolers
Total Time
15 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The fantastic flavors of honey, wine and brandy come through to make a special drink for Easter brunch. It's like sunshine in a glass!—Annie Hendricks, Burbank, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 151 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Smooth Sweet Tea
Total Time
15 min
Servings
7 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A pinch of baking soda eliminates bitterness in this smooth and easy-to-sip tea and it has just the right amount of sugar so it's not overly sweet. —kelseylouise, Taste of Home Community Member
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 76 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Rosemary Lemonade
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend suggested I add a sprig of rosemary to lemonade. The herb makes the drink taste fresh and light, and it's a pretty garnish. —Dixie Graham, Rancho Cucamonga, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 121 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Beer Margarita
Total Time
5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm always surprised when people say they didn't know this drink existed. It's a really refreshing cocktail, and it's easy to double or triple the recipe. —Arianne Barnett, Kansas City, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 244 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Blackberry Shrub
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Making a shrub recipe is a creative way to use up extra fruit all the way through Labor Day. We were inspired by sampling the house-made shrubs at a restaurant in California. They are as colorful and refreshing as summer drinks should be. —Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons blackberry shrub syrup: 83 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Black-Eyed Susan
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
The Kentucky Derby has the mint julep; the Preakness has the black-eyed Susan. The drink is a sunny mix of vodka, rum, and pineapple and orange juices to toast your special events.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 242 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Lemon Mint Spritzer
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Cool down with this refreshing drink. It's wonderful after a long day or during a backyard barbecue. —Laura Nix, Ellijay, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 116 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Cucumber Gin Smash
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
It doesn't get more refreshing than this gin cocktail. If you like your drinks on the sweet side, top yours off with lemon-lime soda instead of club soda. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 146 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Iced Honeydew Mint Tea
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I grow mint in the garden on my balcony. For this tea, I blend two of my favorite beverages—Moroccan mint tea and honeydew agua fresca. —Sarah Batt Throne, El Cerrito, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 83 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit.
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Grilled Peach & Pineapple Sangria
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Grill up fresh peaches and pineapple slathered in cinnamon butter and use them to make a refreshing summer sangria. I also like to add slices of grilled lemon and lime to drop in the glass for a citrusy boost of flavor. —Heather King, Frostburg, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 206 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 20mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Blackberry Lemonade
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a special drink that's perfect when blackberries are in season. It has a tangy, refreshing flavor. —Rich Murray, Nevada, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 152 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 0 protein.
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Strawberry Melon Fizz
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Experimenting in the kitchen is fun for me. I came up with this recipe by I combining two different recipes, one for a melon ball basket and another for a sparkling beverage. —Teresa Messick, Montgomery, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 194 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
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Watermelon-Lime Cooler
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When temps heat up, chill some glasses and cool down with a slushy blend of watermelon, lime and ginger ale. Slurp and repeat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 82 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Manmosa
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a guy-friendly adaptation of the sweet and fruity mimosa. This combo of OJ and beer is a tasty kick-off to Dad’s big day. —Mike Dietiker, Elburn, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 229 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Rainbow Spritzer
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Layers of colorful fruit submerged in a fizzy, sweet beverage make this a kid-friendly sipper that gets two thumbs-up. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 91 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
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Horchata
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In this Horchata recipe, the mixture of ground rice and almonds is accented with a hint of lime. Depending on your preference, you can use more or less water for a thinner or creamier beverage. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 134 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 82mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Summertime Tea
Total Time
15 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping while basking by the pool. —Angela Lively, Baxter, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without tequila): 102 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Grape and Mint Infused Water
Total Time
5 min
Servings
8 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
It'll truly feel like spring when you sip this juicy and minty infused water. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
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Spiked Lemonade
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings (about 2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of the rum. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 296 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (56g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Brandy Slush
Total Time
15 min
Servings
21 servings (about 4 quarts slush mix)
From the Recipe Creator:
This citrusy slush is a Midwestern party go-to. Instead of regular brandy, swap in other spirits, like blackberry brandy or berry vodka. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 129 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Blackberry Beer Cocktail
Total Time
10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshing hard lemonade has a mild alcohol flavor; the beer adds just enough fizz to dance on your tongue as you sip. Sorry, adults only! —Ginger Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 151 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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Blueberry Lime Slush
Total Time
20 min
Servings
20 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband's family makes a cranberry beverage for the holidays. I changed it up and serve it this way in winter and summer, when blueberries are in season. —Rebecca Bratsman, Tacoma, Washington
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Lemony Pineapple Iced Tea
Total Time
30 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to garnish this iced tea with some of our sweet Hawaiian pineapple. —Beverly Toomey, Honolulu, Hawaii
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 154 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Coffee Milk
Total Time
5 min
Servings
8 servings (about 1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
It's the official state drink of Rhode Island, and once you taste it, you'll understand why it has so many fans! —Karen Barros, Bristol, Rhode Island
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 135 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
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Lemony Fruit Cooler
Total Time
10 min
Servings
10 servings (2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This punch looks so pretty with all the colorful fruit floating in the bowl. It has a refreshing taste and is easy to put together. —Dawn Shackelford, Fort Worth, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 107 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Mixed Berry Sangria
Total Time
10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a light, tasty beverage to serve with spoons so everyone can enjoy the fresh berries once the sangria is gone. — Linda Cifuentes, Mahomet, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 134 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Sweet Raspberry Tea
Total Time
25 min
Servings
15 servings (3-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
You need only a handful of ingredients to stir together this refreshing spring sipper. Its brilliant color and smile-fetching flavor will make a popular thirst quencher as the weather turns warm. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 66 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Sour Cherry Shandy
Total Time
5 min
From the Recipe Creator:
A shandy is beer mixed with a nonalcoholic drink like fruit juice or lemonade. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 327 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Blueberry Mojito
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Blueberry and lime are two of my favorite flavors, so I added blueberries to my favorite mixed drink! This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. To make simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water and cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Simple syrup will keep in the fridge for a week.—Michele Tungett, Rochester, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 drink: 202 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Raspberry Fizz
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
As a festive, non-alcoholic beverage for adults, our Test Kitchen staff came up with this pretty pink drink. It has a mild raspberry flavor and isn't overly sweet.
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 70 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
