On a hot summer day, nothing feels more divine than a chilled drink. Whether it’s a cocktail or a mocktail, I’m sure you have a thirst for it to cool you down. There are numerous summer drinks available for you to enjoy. Sometimes, it is confusing to pick the best one according to the mood and weather.
So, I am about to share some of my favorite summer drinks along with easy summer drink recipes for you.
Iced Lemonade Recipe
Let’s make iced lemonade quickly at home with a few simple steps.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lemon juice
- 1 slice of Lime
- 1 pinch of Salt
- Ice
- Simple fruit syrup(optional)
- 4-5 mint leaves
Instructions
Step 1: Squeeze fresh lemon into a glass and make 1 cup of juice out of it.
Step 2: Add water and ice to fill the glass
Step 3: If you want it sweet, then you can add a few drops of simple fruit syrup.
Step 4: Add a pinch of salt to blend everything properly
Step 5: Now stir everything properly and add some fresh mint leaves for a refreshing flavor.
Best Non-Alcoholic Summer Drinks
Alcoholic drinks can provide you with boozy feelings to get over the heat of the summer. But, is that going to provide refreshment? I bet that is a debatable question. In my opinion, I prefer non-alcoholic drinks to cool down and stay fresh. And these are my favorite choices among all the summer days to have cold refreshments.
Iced Lemonade
Without any doubt, this is the king of the summer drinks. If you run out of iced beverages and quickly want to make something for the summer, this will be the best idea.
Watermelon Cooler
As per the preparation time, I agree it will take a bit longer than iced lemonade. But, that will be well paid off by its extraordinary taste and a long refreshment. You can make this by blending freshly chopped watermelon with squeezed lime juice and some ice. And you don’t need to add sugar or salt to make it tasty. It is a naturally sweet and super hydrating drink for summer.
Cucumber Mint Water
Maybe you have known this drink as a detox water for a long time. However, it is also a superbly refreshing summer drink to have at any time. To make this, you have to slice cucumbers and add them to the cold water, and then add some fresh mint leaves. Then let it chill in the fridge for a few hours. When all the flavors mix up, you will get a clean and nice-looking glass of summer drink.
Iced Hibiscus Tea
Brew some hibiscus tea and chill it in the fridge. Add a bit of honey and lemon juice for a fruity, tangy drink that’s different from your regular iced tea. Also, you will have a long refreshment with energy to have fun on a hot summer day.
Compared to any cool beverage for summer, this will be the best add-on for summer party drinks.
These are a few summer mocktails that you can enjoy. Also, you can go creative in grabbing any seasonal fruit and mixing it with the above recipes to enjoy your seasonal drink.
Best Alcoholic Summer Drinks
If you are having a summer party, then you need alcohol-based summer party drinks for sure. So let’s have some drinks that can provide an alcoholic vibe yet refreshment for the hot summer day.
Mojito
No summer party is complete without a mojito. With some lime juice, mint leaves, and a bit of sugar, you can make the base of your mojito. Then add some rum with soda water. And finally, pour it over ice to enjoy a chilled mojito for your summer party.
Tequila Sunrise
Teqiola is always strong, and on hot days, it becomes uncomfortable to ingest. So you can add orange juice and a splash of grenadine syrup to make it cooler and easier to drink. On top of that, it looks as good as it tastes.
Besides those, you can also have pineapple rum punch, which is a combination of pineapple juice, rum, and lime juice.
Also, you can have frozen margaritas and Aperol Spritz for your summer party.
How to Make Summer Drinks at Home?
To make any summer drinks at home, bring any fruit you have. It can be lemon, pineapple, berries, etc. And blend them with your favorite syrup. Also, you can add mint leaves to enhance the taste. Finally, adding ice will make it a perfect summer drink.
Tips for Keeping Drinks Cold Outside
If you are having a summer party outside of your home, keep your drinks inside an icebox. That is the best idea to keep drinks cold. Also, you can serve with metal tumblers that hold the cold better. Also, you can use frozen fruits and herbs as ice cubes to keep your drinks cooler for a long time.
Summer Drinks
Ingredients
- 1 Piece Lemon For Lemonade
- Mint Leaves Handful
- 1 Piece Lime
- Salt
- Simple Fruit Syrup
Instructions
- Squeeze lemon juice and add ice and water to it.
- Add mint leaves.
- Add simple fruit syrup if you want.
- Add Salt and stir properly.
Nutrition
Conclusion
Those were some easy summer drink recipes for you to enjoy your summer days. Whether you want it with alcohol or without alcohol, I gave you a few of the best choices to enjoy. Also, you can add anything with the lime juice and put some ice cubes into it to make your customized summer drinks at home.
FAQs
What Are Popular Summer Cocktails?
Mojito, Margarita, and Tequila Sunrise are a few of the popular summer cocktails. Since these are easy to make at home, you can also enjoy them with a little bit of effort.
What is a Nice Refreshing Non-alcoholic Drink?
Lemonade is the best refreshing non-alcoholic drink of all. Also, you can have watermelon juice or any iced tea.
