18 Recipes for Refreshing Summer Drinks is a fizzy collection that is perfect both for cocktail parties and summer fun with the kids. Whether you are looking for a copycat take on a mixed drink or a variety of homemade soda, you'll be able to find them here. From sweet Jamba Juice to Amaretto sour, the flavors in this bunch cover a wide range. Don't be afraid to try something new. You never know, you might just find a new favorite summer drink in this list to enjoy for many seasons to come. Refreshing summer drinks make summer fun a cinch. Looking for the perfect mixed drink made with fresh fruit? Looking for a new and party-perfect twist on a traditional ice-cream float? Looking to skip the lines and the hassle of the grocery store? Look no further, this is the place to find all of that and more.

18 Recipes for Refreshing Summer Drinks Table of Contents

Family-Friendly Drinks
Alcoholic Drinks

Family-Friendly Drinks

Why not have a little fun with the kids this summer by sampling simple and tasty drink recipes together? For kid-tested, family-approved summer sippers, you can't go wrong. This list is the place to be if you're searching for lemonades, soda pop or cold coffee drinks. You can even make Lavender Punch; it's an unexpected summer sipper. Mix up a few summer sensations that will leave you wanting more. Never fear, the cure for thirst is right here in this cool combo of refreshing summer drinks. Take the copycat challenge this summer and try them all! In the heat of the season, making cool summer drinks is where it's at.

1. Copycat McDonald's Iced Coffee Recipe
2. Copycat Cheesecake Factory Raspberry Lemonade (shown)
3. Copycat Sonic Strawberry Limeade
4. Copycat Starbucks Green Tea Lemonade
5. Crisp Homemade Ginger Ale
6. Homemade Soda Pop
7. Copycat Jamba Juice
8. Lavender Punch
9. Red Robin Freckled Lemonade

Alcoholic Drinks

Beat the summer heat with these party-perfect cocktails. Summer time means fresh and fruity drinks and we have them in abundance right here. The list below contains a wide variety of liquors and flavors made to suit any occasion. Some of these offerings are rich and creamy, some are light and crisp, but all are ripe and ready for summer. After all, what summer bash is complete with out an overflowing of mixed drinks from the bar? Be sure to incorporate your own special touches as well, that's a great way to add special flair when you are playing host or hostess. These no-stress drink recipes are easy to make as they are to enjoy. This summer, wow the crowd with this smashingly delicious collection of refreshing summer drinks.

1. Applebee's Perfect Margarita
2. Chili's Electric Lemonade
3. Copycat Limoncello Ice Cream Float
4. Margarita Ice Pops
5. POM Pizazz
6. Sparkling Acres Cocktail (shown)
7. Strawberry Rhubarb Sangria
8. Copycat Cocktail Popsicle
9. Ruby Tuesday's Killer Kool Aid

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