Summer is here, and the heat is on! There’s nothing better than cooling down with a refreshing drink, whether you’re lounging by the pool, having a picnic, or just unwinding after a long day. A good summer drink is not just about quenching your thirst—it’s about enjoying every sip with vibrant flavors that make the season even more enjoyable. From fruity lemonades and iced teas to tropical smoothies and fizzy mocktails, there are endless ways to stay hydrated while indulging in something delicious.
Fresh ingredients like citrus fruits, berries, mint, and coconut water can take your summer drinks to the next level, giving you both flavor and hydration. If you love experimenting in the kitchen, there are so many easy-to-make recipes that can be customized to your taste.
Whether you prefer something sweet, tangy, or even a bit spicy, there’s a perfect summer drink out there waiting for you. So, grab a glass, fill it with ice, and let’s dive into some cool and refreshing drink ideas that will make this summer even more enjoyable. Get ready to sip, relax, and beat the heat in the most delicious way possible!
You might lose a lot of water throughout the day, depending on how intense the heat is where you live. That’s why a drink that ups your hydration levels and is filled with antioxidants, minerals, and flavor from exotic fruits would be just the pick-me-up you need. Here are three easy recipes for energizing summer drinks.
Plus, they’re a much healthier alternative to sugary sodas and artificial juices. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a barbecue, or just chilling at home, a homemade summer drink can instantly lift your mood and keep you feeling refreshed. So, grab your ingredients, mix up a delicious blend, and enjoy the ultimate summer thirst-quencher!
1. Coconut Water Yuzu Lemonade
Ingredients
4 cups canned coconut water
5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 Yuzu lime
3 tablespoons sugar
2 lemons
2 cups ice
mint leaves for garnishing
Method
- Slice the lemons and yuzu limes in half with a knife and de-seed them. Then, squeeze their juice into a cup and set aside.
- In a large pitcher, pour the coconut water, sugar, lemon, and yuzu juice, as well as the pinch of salt, and mix until combined.
- Chill the drink in the fridge. Add ice into the pitcher and mint leaves to garnish the drink before serving.
2. Passion Fruit Bubbly
Ingredients
8 to 10 passion fruits
4 and 1/2 cups sparking water
2 large lemons
4 and a half tablespoons of sugar
2 cups ice
Mint leaves for muddling
Method
- Slice the passion fruits in half and spoon out the seeds into a bowl. Then, strain the juice to separate it from the seeds. Set it aside.
- Slice the lemons and squeeze the juice into a bowl, then set aside.
- Divide the strained passion fruit juice and lemon juice into five separate glasses. Then, similarly divide the sugar into the five glasses and add some mint leaves to each glass.
- Using a muddler, crush and combine the ingredients until they are somewhat homogenized and the sugar has dissolved in the lemon and passion fruit juice.
- Top up the glasses with sparkling water and add ice to serve. You can also garnish each glass with a little mint sprig. If you like your drinks sweeter and less bubbly, add a mixture of water and sparkling water instead of sparkling water alone.
3. Mint Watermelon Cooler
Ingredients
8 cups cubed Watermelon
Mint-infused simple syrup to taste
2 large lemons, juiced
Ginger, juiced to taste
Sparkling water
Method
- Slice and cube the watermelon and toss it into a high-speed blender. Blend it until all the pieces have broken down, and it becomes a smooth liquid.
- Take a cheesecloth and use it to strain the watermelon juice of any pulp into a pitcher. This is an optional step, but it ensures a nicer experience. You can skip it if you want.
- Add the ginger juice, lemon juice, and mint-infused simple syrup to the watermelon juice and mix. Taste it and add as much sparkling water as you want to make it bubbly and balance the additional sweetness of the syrup.
