Some summer afternoons call for a proper cocktail, others just need something cold in your hand while the kids run through the sprinkler - so this list has both. Fifteen alcohol-free coolers and twelve cocktails, all built around the same idea: fresh fruit, real citrus, and nothing that takes more than fifteen minutes at the counter.
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Refreshing Drinks for Hot Days
I love a refreshing drink when it's hot. We drink a lot of water (or infused water), but occasionally, you want something different. Something for a relaxing afternoon outside on the terrace or a summer party. There is always a good choice.
Such as a cool iced coffee, a fruity cocktail (such as a strawberry prosecco), something elegant (Raspberry popsicles in champagne), or a fresh virgin Pimm's mocktail with Sprite and Cucumber.
Whether you choose a refreshing lemonade, a delicious iced tea, an exotic cocktail, or a classic sangria, these 27 summer drinks promise to be a warm treat for your taste buds. Bring on the summer vibes and enjoy these drinks that are perfect for the warm weather. Cheers to a sunny summer!
15 Summer Drinks Without Alcohol
Dirty Iced chai latte
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A creamy Dirty Iced chai latte. A coffee flavored with Chai herbal tea. The flavors blend wonderfully in this cooling drink. A tasty and simple recipe.
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Virgin Pimm's mocktail recipe
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This delicious virgin Pimm's mocktail recipe is wonderfully fresh, sparkling and slightly sweet. A ginger summer drink recipe with cucumber and fruit.
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Caramel Frappuccino Starbucks Copycat - Easy Iced Coffee Recipe
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Frappuccino recipe {iced coffee with caramel - Starbucks copycat}. A cool and creamy drink with whipped cream and caramel sauce. Easy and quick to make!
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Honey Ginger Iced Tea with Lemon and Mint (Easy Recipe)
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Fresh ginger, lemon, and mint steeped into a naturally spiced iced tea and ready in 15 minutes, sweetened with sugar or honey, and easy to make ahead for a crowd.
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Rose vanilla ice tea
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A hint of rose and vanilla, a fragrant white tea transformed into a delicious iced tea. Great for summer days. A real American style Bbq recipe
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Homemade Orange Iced Tea (with Green Tea, Lemon & Lime)
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Refreshing homemade orange iced tea with green tea, sparkling water, and fresh citrus. Easy to make, perfect with big ice cubes and mint for summer days.
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Rhubarb Iced Tea with Honey
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A honey-sweetened iced tea with a naturally deep pink color from simmered rhubarb - light, floral, and fresh.
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Creamy Iced Coffee Recipe with Heavy Cream
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Strong coffee and liquid heavy cream chill together in one pitcher, so every glass comes out smooth and full-bodied. No blender, no watered-down finish once the ice starts to melt.
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Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade with Mint and Ice
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Quick and easy Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade with mint and ice. Refreshing, fruity, perfect for summer parties. Ready in 5 minutes!
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Mexican Iced Coffee without Milk
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Mexican Iced Coffee without milk and sugar is a refreshing drink, perfect for hot days. It is made with strong espresso and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and allspice. This gives you a delicious coffee with a rich taste. This iced coffee is ideal for anyone who likes good coffee but wants something different from the standard iced coffee.
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Homemade Vanilla Lemonade
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Looking for the perfect drink to enjoy on a sunny day? This Homemade Vanilla Lemonade is just what you need! It's refreshing, tangy, and has a touch of vanilla that makes it extra special. Whether you're having a picnic, a garden party, or just relaxing at home, this lemonade is sure to impress. The best part? You won't find this flavor in stores-it's a treat you make yourself!
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Raspberry White Iced Tea With Lime Flavor
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Refreshing raspberry white iced tea with lime. A light floral summer drink with rose, lime, and raspberries. Easy to make ahead.
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Strawberry Ice Cream Soda
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Cool off this summer with this delicious Strawberry Ice Cream Soda. It's incredibly easy to make! Prepare it with sweet fresh strawberries, syrup, lime soda, and vanilla ice cream. Everybody will love it!
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Sparkling grapefruit mocktail with rosemary
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How do you prepare a sparkling grapefruit mocktail - a non-alcoholic drink that you can serve at a baby shower (also because of the beautiful color), Mother's Day, and your next summer BBQ. It's one of the easiest mocktails to prepare, with a bit of rosemary syrup, grapefruit juice, and sparkling water.
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Lavender Lemonade
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Lavender lemonade with fresh lemon juice and floral syrup. A refreshing summer mocktail you can make ahead.
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12 Summer Drinks with Alcohol
Sangria Blanca with licor 43
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Sangria with Licor 43. Made with Prosecco, Licor 43, and Grape juice this drink is all about summer. One of the best Sangria Cocktails, that's refreshing and easy to drink. A party in your glass and a delicious drink for a BBQ or other summer party!
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Strawberry Prosecco Cocktail
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This strawberry prosecco cocktail comes together in 5 minutes with just strawberry syrup, fresh strawberries, and chilled prosecco and no blender needed. A simple, elegant drink for celebrations, Valentine's Day, or New Year's Eve.
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Clerico Recipe
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Clerico, a white sangria, is the popular South American version of the Spanish Sangria. Wine flavored with whiskey and summer fruit. Deliciously fresh. And you can serve this perfectly at a Summer BBQ or picnic where you can enjoy the sun with friends and family!
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Coconut margarita
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A fresh coconut margarita recipe with pomegranate, one of the most delicious cocktails on a hot day. Refreshing, creamy, and surprising with coconut and pomegranate.
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Spoom with pomegranate yogurt ice and Prosecco
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A spoom is a delightful change in between the courses of the Christmas dinner. This fresh spoom with pomegranate yogurt ice cream is somehow different from the usual and super refreshing, tasty and elegant.
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Ouzo Cocktail With Lemon And Rosemary
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Refreshing Greek ouzo cocktail with lemon and rosemary. Quick, easy, and the perfect welcome drink for your party.
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Beer Cocktail with Apple Cider
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This beer cocktail with apple cider is delicious and an excellent alternative for the real beer lover. It looks beautiful because of the two colors and foam layer and is easy to make (only two ingredients).
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Raspberry Popsicle Champagne Cocktail
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A make-ahead raspberry popsicle dropped into chilled champagne. Fresh, floral, and great for brunch or summer parties.
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Sparkling White Sangria with Fresh Summer Fruit (Sangria Bianca)
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Sparkling white sangria with cava, peaches, plums, and honeydew. A fresh make-ahead summer pitcher for brunch, BBQs and parties.
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Bellini Cocktail with Peach Puree
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Today: how to make a Bellini cocktail with Peach Puree. You can make the Prosecco cocktail with an Italian dinner buffet, summer cocktail party, or brunch! It's a really easy cocktail recipe, made with fresh peaches and sparkling wine!
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Easy Ginger Caipirinha Recipe
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This Ginger Caipirinha recipe is a spicy, refreshing twist on the classic Brazilian cocktail-perfect for summer nights and parties!
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Amarula Cocktail
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This Amarula cocktail has a delicious coffee layer with a creamy Amarula topping. And it is flavored with a pinch of cinnamon. Fruity with a velvety finish. Delicious!
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I make these ahead for a party? Most of the alcohol-free coolers and pitcher-style cocktails, like the sangrias and the lavender or vanilla lemonade, hold up well made a few hours ahead. Add ice and any sparkling water or soda right before serving so the drink stays fizzy instead of going flat.
- What's the easiest way to make any of these alcohol-free? Swap the wine, prosecco, or spirit for extra sparkling water or a non-alcoholic sparkling wine, and skip any liqueur in the recipe. The fruit, syrup, and herbs are what carry the flavor, so the drink still tastes balanced without the alcohol.
- How do I keep a pitcher drink from getting watered down? Freeze extra juice or leftover punch into ice cubes instead of using plain water ice, that way the cubes melt into more flavor instead of diluting it. For fruit-forward drinks like sangria or lemonade, frozen fruit works the same way: it chills the pitcher without watering it down, and you can eat it once it's thawed.
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