10 Refreshing Summertime Drinks

A cool and refreshing drink is sometimes all you crave on a hot and sunny afternoon.  While there is simply nothing quite like a big glass of cold, hydrating water on such occasions, sometimes you might be looking for something a bit tastier.

An iced tea, juice, ade, cooler, mocktail, or kombucha can all do the job of helping to quench your thirst while also offering a host of health benefits at the same time.

Such drinks look pretty in a pitcher and are fun to serve to guests hanging out on your porch, at a picnic, or relaxing beside a pool.

Take a look at this list of OGP thirst-quenching and cooling drinks to keep you chilled this summer.

1. Saffron Pear Iced Tea

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This invigorating iced tea has the sweetness of fresh pears and the intense flavors of saffron, vanilla, and parsley.  Charlie Rioux‘s Saffron Pear Iced Tea will help keep you cool in the sun.  Just toss all of the ingredients in a saucepan and boil.  Then, serve the drink once it is chilled.  For extra fun, you can strain out the pear cubes and freeze them.  Then, you can use them as ice cubes!

2. Watermelon Juice

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Few things scream summer more loudly than watermelon.  Just the thought of it helps to cool you off.  Gabriela Lupu‘s Watermelon Juice is sweet and simple.  It is a water-based drink that blends the refreshing burst of watermelon with the sweetness of pineapple and the zing of lemon.  A perfect summer day’s treat.

3. Bubbly Raw Satsuma and Mint Mocktail

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This is a stunning mocktail that will impress your guests for sure. Courtney West‘s Bubbly Raw Satsuma and Mint Mocktail has it all—the sweetness of the satsumas, the sourness of the grapefruit, and just enough mint to remind you of mojitos.  Oh, and the bubbles? Sparkling water!

4. Pink Coconut Drink

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This Pink Coconut Drink by Valentina Mussi is a bit of a TikTok trend and looks like a dream.  The key to the delightful color is fresh strawberries.  Blend these with some vanilla-flavored coconut milk and hibiscus tea, and serve it in a tall glass with lots of ice.

5. Mangonada

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This spicy little number is based on a traditional Mexican drink.  Mitch and Justine Chapman‘s Mangonada is a sweet, sour, tangy, salty, and spicy homage to that mango, lime, and chamoy beverage.  Serve with extra chunks of mango and don’t forget the ice.

6. Strawberry Lime Kombucha Smash

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With just four simple ingredients you can make yourself a great summer Strawberry Lime Kombucha Smash.  Caroline Doucet‘s mocktail uses ginger kombucha, but you have room to play here.  You could use homemade kombucha, or try some of the many flavors that are available at the stores.

7. Fresh Lavender Lemonade

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With lavender in full bloom in many a garden, now is the time to try Ashley Smyczek‘s Fresh Lavender Lemonade.  The calming and soothing aroma of the lavender pairs beautifully with the zesty zing of the lemons.  Pour this ice-cold drink into a tall glass and enjoy.

8. Watermelon Cherry Cooler

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This is a perfectly hydrating drink with clean and simple ingredients. Gunjan Dudani‘s Watermelon Cherry Cooler takes refreshing fruits and combines them with basil and mint to make a cooling drink. All the sweetness comes from the watermelon and the cherries with no added sugar.

9. Carrot Orange Pineapple Detox Juice

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Well, this is one orange drink.  The color is glorious, and it tastes amazing.  This Carrot Orange Pineapple Detox Juice by Nicole Dunai is packed with nutrients and is quick and easy to make.  Throw all of your ingredients into a blender, then squeeze everything through a cheesecloth for smooth juice.

10. Turmeric Glow Lemonade

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Here is another dazzling drink for you. This Turmeric Glow Lemonade by Shannon Leparski is a super healthy and wonderfully refreshing drink. The turmeric gives it its ‘glow’ and the lemons give it its kick.  Try this easy recipe when you are looking for something a little more fun than a glass of water.

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