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The best way to beat the heat is with a great tasting refreshment. Check out the 22 tastiest non-alcoholic drinks in this article.
What does your ideal hot summer day look like?
For me, it includes either a reading good book or playing my favorite new game on my phone while I swing freely in my hammock in the backyard, with a nice cold drink on the table next to me. Oh, how I want to go there right now!
There are so many ways to enjoy nice cold drinks when it's hot outside. You can sit back and relax or you can get together with friends. Have backyard barbecues or play games at the park all with your favorite mocktail within arm's reach.
Refreshing Summer Drinks:
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1. Watermelon Strawberry Cooler from Finding Zest
Blender drinks like slushies are a really fun recipe option for kids. It is really hard to mess up a drink and my kids have always loved getting creative with the ingredients.
2. Very Berry Smoothie from Cooking on the Front Burner
This very Berry Smoothie is bursting with fresh berries and is so refreshing to drink. It is great for a snack or pick-me-up any time of the day.
4. Dirty Diet Soda from The Crafty Blog Stalker
Transform your Diet Coke into something extraordinary with our easy Dirty Diet Coke recipe. Lime and coconut add a fun twist!
5. Captain America Kids Drink from This Worthy Life
Our Captain America Kids Drink celebrates red, white, and blue drink is easy to make and perfect for the kids to drink.
6. Orange Juice Slushie from The Crafty Blog Stalker
If you love orange juice then you are sure to love this orange juice slushie recipe!
8. Strawberries and Cream Sodas from Cupcake Diaries
A creamy soda is swirled with sweet strawberry syrup and served over ice. This is the perfect drink for summer!
9. Copycat Sonic Ocean Water from Baking Beauty
Sonic Ocean Water Recipe: The most gorgeous and refreshing summer drink around! The perfect non-alcoholic drink for picnics or the Fourth of July.
10. Flavored Lemonade Bar from Clean & Scentisible
Use these delicious fresh fruit syrups and homemade lemonade to create a fun flavored lemonade bar! Perfect for summertime!
11. Raspberry Fizz Drink from Over the Big Moon
This drink literally SCREAMS summer with its flavors! And the Raspberry Lemonade Sorbet is the perfect finishing touch to this fun and beyond tasty drink!
12. Tropical Smoothie Recipe from A Simply Pantry
I whipped up this amazing tropical smoothie recipe that I know you are going to love as much as I do.
13. Ice Cream Float Bar from Liz on Call
Keep the fun of summer going with this float into the summer ice cream float bar. The kids will love it! It’s what summer is all about.
14. Orange and Cream Soda Lemonade from Premeditated Leftovers
This Orange & Cream Soda Lemonade is a cold, homemade summer drink that will make lots of friends. With a mix of oranges and lemons, this is a great drink to tame the summer heat.
15. Pink Sherbet Punch from Dessert Now Dinner Later
This Pink Sherbet Punch is only 2 ingredients for a fizzy, frothy drink! Add frozen fruit for a garnish and you’ve got a party punch great for baby showers, Valentine’s Day, or summer gatherings!
16. Raspberry Peach Smoothie from Like Mother Like Daughter
This delicious and beautiful smoothie has a layer of creamy raspberry smoothie, topped by a layer of peach smoothie for a perfectly creamy and tasty breakfast or snack.
17. Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate from Homemade in the Kitchen
Grab your blender because your next summer drink is right here with Peanut Butter Frozen Hot Chocolate topped with peanut butter whipped cream.
18. Copycat Orange Julius from Lil Luna
Refreshing & simple Orange Julius takes a minute to make and tastes just like the real thing. It is a favorite family treat!
19. Lemon Lime Slush Party Punch from Liz on Call
Lemon Lime Slush Party Punch is the perfect drink for summer parties. Just one of the many easy party punch recipes we love.
20. Cherry and Berry Spritzer from Dash of Sanity
It doesn’t have to be after 5 o’clock to enjoy this Cherry & Berry Spritzer. So sit down and pour a glass, your day will be so much better because you did.
21. Gummy Worm Soda from Bitz and Giggles
Kids will love sipping on this drink in the summer! Great idea for birthday parties, St. Patrick’s Day, and Halloween, too! Gummy worms are frozen in a punch mixture and emerge from the ice as the drink is enjoyed! So much fun!
22. Mint Julep Recipe from Six Sister's Stuff
I decided to bring Disneyland to me, and make one of my favorite drinks from one of my favorite restaurants in the park, the Blue Bayou. This Mint Julep is alcohol-free and tastes refreshing, this green drink copycat is spot on!
Which drink are you most excited to try?
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Melissa Ruddy
These look like so much fun. There are so many I want to try. Will have to do one a weekend til the end of summer I guess. Thank you so much for posting. Love this.
Katie
Ha ha ha! I like your plan. One a weekend sounds perfect!! Thanks Melissa
Anouk Groenewegen
Those drinks look very good! I'm especially very curious about the lemon lime one! I should try it once..
Katie
Thanks Anouk! A cold drink is the best thing on a hot hot day
Krystle
Thanks so much for sharing my recipe! Feel free to grab from my site for your roundups anytime it fits your needs. Scheduling some social shares now! 🙂
Katie
Thanks Krystle! Thanks for creating great shareable content!