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30 Summer Drinks to Enjoy by the Pool This Summer

July 13, 2024 by Donna Dizon Leave a Comment

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I love summer, and I love grabbing a yummy drink to enjoy at a BBQ, sitting outside enjoying the sun, or, ideally, by the pool or beach.

Here are some great drinks for you to enjoy this summer- some of these drinks have alcohol, and some don’t, so make them with discretion and always drink responsibly!

Basil Seed Coconut Drink

BASIL SEED COCONUT DRINK.
Image Credit: Flavours Treat.

Basil seed coconut drink is a refreshing and cooling beverage made with just three ingredients. It’s the ideal summertime refreshment to stay hydrated and quench your thirst.

Get the Recipe: Basil Seed Coconut Drink

Romanian Peach Kompot Recipe – Compot de Piersici

Romanian Peach Kompot Recipe – Compot de Piersici.
Image Credit: The Romanian Cookbook.

The other day I made a delicious peach cake and had quite a few fruits left. I was standing there, staring at all this fruit, when suddenly it hit me – kompot! It took me right back to my childhood in Romania. The memories just came flooding back, and I knew exactly what to do with those peaches.

Get the Recipe: Romanian Peach Kompot Recipe – Compot de Piersici

Blueberry Lavender Lemonade

BLUEBERRY LAVENDER LEMONADE.
Image Credit: Milk and Pop.

Refreshing, floral and delicious, this Blueberry Lavender Lemonade has the perfect balance between sour and sweet, and just the right amount of lavender to make it pop!

Get the Recipe: Blueberry Lavender Lemonade

Summertime Cocktail

SUMMERTIME COCKTAIL.
Image Credit: Fresh Simple Home.

Have you ever had a drink so yummy, the only way you could describe it was to say it tasted like summertime?? That is THIS drink! Our Summertime Cocktail is refreshing, thirst-quenching, and just perfect for a warm summer day! Cranberry juice, vodka, and sprite combine for a great summer sipper and is topped off perfectly with fresh squeezed lemon juice for the ultimate cocktail.

Get the Recipe: Summertime Cocktail

Refreshing Pineapple Slushie

Refreshing Pineapple Slushie.
Image Credit: The Cinnamon Jar.

Summertime is almost here, and as the sun starts to sizzle, there’s no better way to cool off than with a deliciously refreshing drink! Say hello to the pineapple slushie, a tropical treat that will have you mentally lounging on a beautiful island in no time!

Get the Recipe: Refreshing Pineapple Slushie

La Sandia Watermelon Margarita 

La Sandia Watermelon Margarita Recipe Easy.
Image Credit: Made in a Day.

I have found my favorite summer cocktail! We can’t get enough of this super juicy La Sandia or Watermelon Margarita recipe easy to make.

Get the Recipe: La Sandia Watermelon Margarita Recipe Easy

Malibu Sunset Cocktails

MALIBU SUNSET COCKTAILS.
Image Credit: The Cookin’ Chicks.

These Malibu Sunset Cocktails are easy to make, packed with fruity flavor, and a tropical drink everyone will enjoy! With layers of pineapple juice, orange juice, Malibu Coconut Rum, grenadine, and cherries all in one drink, this Malibu cocktail is layered to resemble a beautiful sunset!

Get the Recipe: Malibu Sunset Cocktails

Cucumber Vodka Martini With Elderflower

Cucumber Vodka Martini with Elderflower.
Image Credit: Homemade Happy Hour.

This cucumber martini recipe creates a light and refreshing cocktail that’s ideal for sipping on a warm summer evening.

Get the Recipe: Cucumber Vodka Martini with Elderflower

Cucumber Melon Drink

CUCUMBER MELON DRINK.
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So fun and fruity, this cucumber melon drink is so perfect as a sweet and refreshing summer drink! It’s simple to make with the typical agua fresca method, uses just 3 easy to find ingredients and is loved by kids and adults alike.

Get the Recipe: Cucumber Melon Drink

Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail

STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI MOCKTAIL.
Image Credit: Pastry Wishes.

This sweet, refreshing strawberry daiquiri mocktail is an easy-to-make non-alcoholic drink. It is the perfect summer drink for any occasion.

Get the Recipe:Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail

Peach and Mango Daiquiri

PEACH AND MANGO DAIQUIRI.
Image Credit: Wordly Treat.

Say goodbye to summer with a glass of this sweet temptation! This is a frozen peach and mango daiquiri recipe that will keep you refreshed all summer.

Get the Recipe: Peach and Mango Daiquiri

Fruit Punch Slush Recipe

Fruit Punch Slush Recipe.
Image Credit: Recipes Simple.

Made with just four simple ingredients, this sweet and tangy Fruit Punch Slush recipe is the perfect summer treat! Cool and refreshing, these homemade slushies taste just like a drink you’d pick up at your favorite local store or Sonic.

Get the Recipe: Fruit Punch Slush Recipe

Vodka Watermelon Punch Recipe

Vodka Watermelon Punch Recipe.
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Watermelon and vodka, oh my! This Vodka Watermelon Punch is just in time for summer. I don’t know about you, but watermelon is one of my favorite summer foods. Putting it in an adult drink makes it even better, in my opinion.

Get the Recipe: Vodka Watermelon Punch Recipe

Refreshing Watermelon Vodka Slushie Cocktails

Refreshing Watermelon Vodka Slushie Cocktails.
Image Credit: Cup of Zest.

Swap the slices of watermelon with these frozen Watermelon Vodka Slushies the next time you’re heading to a backyard BBQ, a pool party, or a day at the beach. The perfect excuse to buy the best melon you can find and use most of it up all at once, these boozy and fruity drinks are one of my summer favorites.

Get the Recipe: Refreshing Watermelon Vodka Slushie Cocktails

Coconut Milk Brazilian Limeade

Coconut Milk Brazilian Limeade.
Image Credit: Life Around the Table.

Coconut Milk Brazilian Limeade is a refreshing and creamy summer drink, perfect for summer parties or for rehydrating after sports or a hard day’s work.

Get the Recipe: Coconut Milk Brazilian Limeade

Blackberry Tea

Blackberry Tea.
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Enjoy Blackberry Tea, either sweet or unsweetened, with a slice of lemon—the perfect summer refresher for your whole family!

Get the Recipe: Blackberry Tea

Limonada de Coco

Limonada de Coco.
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Bring the Caribbean to you with this refreshing Limonada de Coco recipe! This Colombian frozen coconut limeade is the perfect tropical cocktail to escape the summer heat!

Get the Recipe: Limonada de Coco

Yuzu Lavender Mimosas

Yuzu Lavender Mimosas: The Perfect Summer Cocktail.
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These Yuzu Lavender Mimosas are the perfect summer cocktail for your holiday get together or just sipping by the pool. This refreshing and aromatic cocktail combines floral notes of lavender with tart, citrusy flavors of yuzu.

Get the Recipe: Yuzu Lavender Mimosas: The Perfect Summer Cocktail

Strawberry Sangria

Strawberry Sangria.
Image Credit: Kitchen Treaty.

With loads of juicy strawberries, tart lemon, and a few apples thrown in for kicks, this Strawberry Sangria is light, refreshing, and full of strawberry flavor. It’s so easy to make, too, with just six ingredients and only 10 minutes to make (no simple syrups or fussy prep!)

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Sangria

The Hugo Spritz Cocktail

The Hugo Spritz Cocktail.
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I love an Aperol Spritz, but there’s a new aperitivo in town that might just be my new favorite cocktail. The Hugo Spritz is a refreshing, sparkling drink from South Tyrol in the mountainous region of Northern Italy. Fresh flavors of lime and mint combined with Elderflower Liqueur and Prosecco make the Hugo Spritz a cocktail that is both delicious and simple to
prepare.

Get the Recipe: The Hugo Spritz Cocktail

Bahama Mama Drink

Bahama Mama Drink.
Image Credit: Recipes from a Pantry.

The Bahama Mama cocktail is bursting with tropical flavors! It is simple to make with just a few basic ingredients, so you can indulge in a taste of the islands whenever the mood strikes.

Get the Recipe: Bahama Mama Drink

Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini

STRAWBERRY LEMON DROP MARTINI.
Image Credit: Tastes of Homemade.

This strawberry lemon drop martini is a delicious cocktail made with fresh strawberry puree, lemon juice and vodka. It has a nice balance of sweet and tart with the berries and lemons complimenting each other perfectly. This is the perfect summertime cocktail for sipping on the patio.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini

Sonic Strawberry Limeade

Sonic Strawberry Limeade.
Image Credit: Copy Kat Recipes.

The Sonic Strawberry Limeade is a delicious drink that you can enjoy all year round. The hardest part of this drink is the strawberry syrup, but I will show you how to make your own strawberry syrup.

Get the Recipe: Sonic Strawberry Limeade

Pink Flamingo Punch

Pink Flamingo Punch.
Image Credit: Busy Family Recipes.

Chill out on hot summer days with this Pink Flamingo Punch! Only 3 ingredients are needed to make this refreshing and fun drink!

Get the Recipe: Pink Flamingo PunchPink Flamingo Punch

Shortcut Blackberry Lemonade

How to Make Shortcut Blackberry Lemonade.
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This super easy recipe for semi-homemade Blackberry Lemonade is made with a shortcut! It starts with fresh blackberries and good quality store-bought lemonade. No blender needed to make the blackberry syrup.

Get the Recipe: How to Make Shortcut Blackberry Lemonade

Dragon Drink (Starbucks Copycat)

DRAGON DRINK (STARBUCKS COPYCAT).
Image Credit: Coffee Copycat.

Defend yourself from the brutal summer heat with my copycat Starbucks Dragon Drink recipe! Featuring my tangy-sweet mango dragonfruit refresher base shaken with creamy coconut milk, this fiercely fuschia libation is sure to slay even the deepest thirst.

Get the Recipe: Dragon Drink (Starbucks Copycat)

Cooling Strawberry Pineapple Agua Fresca

Cooling Strawberry Pineapple Agua Fresca.
Image Credit: A Red Spatula.

Are you looking for the perfect, light-fruit drink? How about an incredible Cooling Strawberry Pineapple Agua Fresca loaded with fresh pineapple and strawberries? This drink is so simple to make and easily comes together in under 10 minutes. I promise you are going to love this!

Get the Recipe: Cooling Strawberry Pineapple Agua Fresca

PINEAPPLE BANANA SMOOTHIE 

PINEAPPLE BANANA SMOOTHIE (QUICK & EASY!).
Image Credit: Free Your Fork.

This creamy pineapple banana smoothie uses simple ingredients like frozen pineapple chunks, banana, pineapple juice & almond milk, and can be made with or without Greek yogurt. It tastes like a refreshing, blended, beachy drink (hello, healthy piña colada smoothie!) but is packed with protein and good-for-you ingredients.

Get the Recipe: Pineapple Banana Smoothie (Quick & Easy)

Blueberry Bourbon Smash

BLUEBERRY BOURBON SMASH.
Image Credit: Champagne Tastes.

This Blueberry Bourbon Smash is made with quick and easy blueberry syrup and fresh basil leaves. It’s a blueberry cocktail that’s perfect for hot summer days!

Get the Recipe: Blueberry Bourbon Smash

Orange Crush Cocktail

Orange Crush Cocktail.
Image Credit: Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks.

The Orange Crush Cocktail is a favorite in Ocean City, Maryland. It consists of fresh orange juice, vodka, orange liqueur, and lemon lime soda.

Get the Recipe: Orange Crush Cocktail

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