Easy summer mocktails will quench your thirst for simple, tasty, fruity drinks.
I don't know how the weather is this summer where you are but the UK is having record setting heat as is some of the U.S.
So everyone needs to cool down and hydrate.
To that end I've rounded up recipes for lemonades, ice teas, slushies, watermelon coolers, coconut drinks and blueberry mocktails for you from some of the best food bloggers creating recipes today.
Easy Summer Mocktails
These summer mocktail recipes will thirst your quench for easy, tasty, fruity drinks, including watermelon coolers, blueberry mocktails and strawberry summer drinks.
This refreshing Mexican Mangonada recipe is made with fresh or frozen mango, blended with lime juice and layered with Mexican chamoy sauce.
Quench your thirst this summer with this homemade peach water. Staying hydrated has never tasted so good or been this easy!
This Peach Pineapple Mojito Mocktail is a tasty drink perfect for summer! It’s easy to make and a refreshing beverage that doesn’t have too many calories
This lavender lemonade is an easy beautiful drink or mocktail, you can serve this spring or summer. Made with fresh lavender syrup and lemons, it's bright, refreshing and gorgeous!
This easy, refreshing ginger lemonade is the perfect drink to serve health-conscious guests, because it contains all the good stuff and no hidden nasties. Even better, it is so simple to make, and can be made in advance.
This virgin strawberry daiquiri has the perfect mix of fresh and frozen strawberries, which creates an ideal creamy texture that doesn’t separate as it melts, meaning you can take your time with each delicious sip.
Homemade watermelon slushies are a great way to cool down on a hot summer day, enjoy fresh watermelon, and at the same time, avoid the chemical and sugar laden store bought variety!
This recipe for a refreshing fruit tea punch is a treat I remember from living in the south. Great for a brunch, baby, or bridal shower punch.
An easy twist on a classic, Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade is fun and festive for summer. Made with homemade blueberry syrup, fresh lemon juice, and sparkling water, each sip of this non-alcoholic treat is sweet, tart, and oh so delicious.
Watermelon lemonade is a light and refreshing summertime drink that is easy to make with fresh watermelon, lemons, and sugar. That’s right–3 simple ingredients plus water are all that you need to make a fresh homemade watermelon lemonade recipe!
This Margarita Mocktail recipe with no alcohol is light, fresh and bright with fresh citrus. The syrup gives the popular golden color in this virgin margarita.
This Iced Passion Fruit Tea Lemonade is so simple to make and sure to become your new favorite. You’ll be wondering why you haven’t tried this incredible flavor combination before.
This Strawberry Watermelon Punch will be your favourite summer drink! Perfect for brunch, picnics or summer parties – you can make it alcoholic or non-alcoholic – so it’s great for kids too! It’s easy to make and super refreshing!
This Strawberry Italian soda is a refreshing non-alcoholic drink. It's very easy to make, with only a few ingredients, like strawberry sundae syrup, sparkling water and whipped cream. It's the perfect mocktail for celebrations, summer BBQ's or movie night.
This Jalapeño Mocktail Mule is perfect for sipping after a long day! Made with agave nectar, ginger beer, lemon juice and fresh jalapeños.
This creamy coconut punch is packed with tropical flavor! You will love the combination of fresh coconut pieces, coconut water, and milk in this dreamy island punch recipe.
This crisp apple-flavored ginger punch is the perfect cool and refreshing beverage.
What could be better than chilled lemonade on a hot summer day? Cranberry lemonade, that's what! Make this homemade recipe and enjoy as is or add your tipple of choice!
Agua de Jamaica is a cool and refreshing Mexican agua fresca. It’s made with rehydrated hibiscus flowers and so easy to enjoy.
Pineapple Banana Agua Fresca is a yummy and creamy drink. Serve over ice and enjoy each sip.
A refreshing drink, this Pineapple Iced Tea is easy to prepare, and an ideal drink for a warm day or when you’re after a tasty non-alcoholic beverage! Make a pitcher today!
Tejuino is a type of Mexican fermented corn drink that's filled with sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Find out just how easy it is to make a refreshing glass from your very own kitchen!
Icy cold, sweet but not too sweet, refreshing and tangy! This watermelon limeade slushy will hit the spot on a hot summer day!
Try a refreshing herbal twist to your summer iced tea. This cold Linden tea, infused with mint and lemon and served on ice is a delicious and pretty beverage for the summer.
Strawberries and roses in a sparkling creamy delight! So easy to make, super refreshing and an authentic, lovely Italian treat all in one.
What Do You Drink On a Hot Summer Day?
For best hydration, you want to choose drinks that are water-based with naturally refreshing ingredients such as water, herbal tea and fruit and herb infused drinks.
- cucumber
- mint leaves
- lemon
- lime
- orange
- grapefruit
- watermelon
- strawberries
- raspberries
- blueberries
- grapes
During hot weather avoid liquids that contain caffeine, sugar and alcohol, which are known to be dehydrating.
Having said that, one of my favorite summer drinks is Cherry Pink Mocktail.
Vinegar-based drinks can also be refreshing in the summer heat.
Maybe you've heard or had a drink called a shrub, which is a drinking vinegar?
There's also an old-fashioned drink called a switchel.
Switchels were called a haymakers drink, back in the day.
While you can make your own summer mocktails, there are a lot of fun products on the market you can buy to make it easier and more creative.
See the list below:
Don't forget about fun accoutrements like fun ice-cube shapes, especially oversized ice cubes. Ice Cube Trays: 5 To Try This Summer .
Then there are also flower-infused ice cubes you could make, especially if you grow the edible nasturtiums.
More cool drinks for hot summer days
Do you need a snack to go with your summer drinks? Best Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches is a great choice!
Let me know which drink recipe you try!
Cheers,
Jennifer xoxo
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