Summer Cocktails and Mocktails: Refreshing Summer Drink Recipes

Could you use a good drink right about now? Here are 17 delicious and refreshing Summer Drink Recipes! Sit back, relax, and read on for some amazing drink recipes that will have you feeling relaxed, refreshed, and inspired! 

Refreshing Summer Drinks

Hi everyone! This post contains lots of yummy and refreshing recipes for summer drinks and cocktails. Quite a few of these recipes can be made completely without alcohol, and the recipes without alcohol can always be altered by adding in your favorite kind. For the sake of organization, I’m going to arrange them in two groups: alcoholic and non-alcoholic. You will find the completely non-alcoholic drink recipes towards the bottom of the list. Feel free to think outside the box and use your imagination! Please click the blue/gray links to be taken to the original recipe. Thanks for stopping by the blog, and cheers! 

1.Lemon Lavender Martini Quarantini by Home Stories A to Z 

This delightful Lemon Lavender Martini is nicknamed the “Quarantini” because it was inspired during the early stages of the pandemic. This martini contains dried lavender, and includes tips for various ways to make this recipe either completely homemade, or semi-homemade. 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipes - Lemon Lavendar Martini by Home Stories A to Z

2. Cucumber Melon Gin Spritzer by Sand & Sisal 

Kim from Sand & Sisal promises subtle sweetness and refreshing flavor. Yummy! 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipes - Cucumber Melon Gin Spritzer by Sand & Sisal

3. Grapefruit Pineapple Margarita by Craftberry Bush

Lucy from Craftberry Bush has a fun twist on the margarita! Absolutely stunning and delicious! 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Grapefruit Pineapple Margarita by Craftberry Bush

4. Paradise Beer Cocktail by Life on Virginia Street 

Sarah from Life on Virginia Street jazzed up a beer and created something entirely new and amazing! 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Paradise Beer Cocktail by Life on Virgina Street

5. Skinny Watermelon Basil Martini by City Farmhouse 

Under 100 calories! A refreshing and low-calorie drink for the summer is perfect! 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Skinny Watermelon Basil Martini by City Farmhouse

6. Classic Frozen Pina Colada by Finding Silver Pennies 

Classic recipe that is loved by many! 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Classic Frozen Pina Colada by Finding Silver Pennies

7. Paradise Cocktail by Boxwood Avenue 

If you love sparkling water, you’ll love this cocktail! 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Paradise Guava Pineapple Coconut Cocktail by Boxwood Avenue

8. Lava Flow Cocktail by The Turquoise Home 

Strawberry, Pineapple, and Coconut make the perfect summer recipe! 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Lava Flow Cocktail by The Turquoise Home

9. Bloody Mary Infused Vodka by Jordan’s Easy Entertaining 

Did you plant a LOT of cucumbers? This is a great way to use some of them! 🙂 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Bloody Mary Infused Vodka by Jordan's Easy Entertaining

10. Malibu Sunset Cocktail by Homemade Food Junkie 

Kayti and Diane have an enormous recipe index filled with amazing recipes! 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Malibu Sunset Cocktail by Homemade Food Junkie

11. Bourbon Peach Smash by Mom4Real 

Go see Jessica at Mom4Real for this Bourbon Peach Smash recipe, and lots of other great ideas! 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Bourbon Peach Smash Cocktail by Mom4Real

12. Raspberry Watermelon Slush by Clean & Scentsible 

Gorgeous color, and so refreshing! 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Raspberry Watermelon Slush by Clean & Scentsible

13. Copycat CFA Frosted Lemonade by SheSaved

Keri Lyn from She Saved created a frosted lemonade recipe that you will love! 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Copycat Frosted Lemonade by SheSaved

14. Ginger Mint Iced Tea by Satori Design for Living

Shauna from Satori Design for Living has a delicious and refreshing tea recipe for you to try! She uses mint, and also has some other ideas for different types of herbs. 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Ginger Mint Iced Tea by Satori Design for Living

15. Sparkling Watermelon Lemon Lime Spritzer by Southern Hospitality 

Rhoda from Southern Hospitality created this yummy recipe using frozen ingredients and a watermelon! So refreshing on a hot summer day. 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Sprarkling Watermelon Lemon Lime Spritzer by Southern Hospitality Blog

16. Poolside Slush by CincyShopper 

Jen always has the cutest kid recipe ideas! All ages would love this poolside slush! 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Poolside Slush by CincyShopper

17. Mango Strawberry Sparkling Lemonade by Giggles Galore

I can almost smell a vacation with this mango strawberry concotion! 🙂 

Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe - Mango Strawberry Sparkling Lemonade by Giggles Galore

Interested in more? You might like these ideas as well! 

20 Delicious Summer Cocktail Recipes 

10 Yummy Fruity Margaritas

13 Christmas Cocktails 

Holiday Cocktail Recipes 

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