Over 10 fun summer beverage recipe ideas for the whole family right here! This list has something to please every thirsty pallet, from lemonades to slushes!
Don’t you just love the thought of a refreshing and delicious drink while enjoying a nice summer day? I love making Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade for summer get-togethers. Or what about a Homemade Orange Julius just like the ones I begged my mom for at the mall? Yummy!
I originally posted this back in 2012. I decided to add more recipes to the list and update the post in 2020!
Summer Fun in the Sun
There’s nothing better than summer fun with the family. My four boys are always ready to be outside in the sun.
My Kids’ Favorite Outdoor Summer Activities:
- Going on a summer scavenger hunt
- Playing basketball in the driveway
- “Pass the Water” game – This is a personal favorite of my seven year old!
- Jumping on the trampoline with the sprinkler underneath
- Water gun car races
- Running through the sprinklers
- Sometimes they just love to choose something from the summer boredom box!
Summertime is the best! The kids love playing outside in the sun. They also love when Mom makes them a fun drink! This list is full of delicious summer beverage ideas that the whole family will be able to enjoy!
Fun Pitchers and Glasses for Summer Drinks
Refreshing and Fun Summer Drink Recipes for the Family
This drink reminders of the Sonic version without the ice! It's so refreshing and my kids ask me to make it every summer. We can never eat all the watermelon when we cut one up used to throw a whole bunch away. Now we freeze it to make Watermelon Frosties! Yes, that's fresh watermelon in there! We usually make these in the summertime, but they're just too good not to make all year round! You'll love how easy they are, not to mention pretty and delicious. This is one of those drinks you'll want to serve at a summer gathering, especially to people who will appreciate those delightful layers. Those fresh strawberries are just lovely! Don't you just love those pretty layers? And guess what. You don't even have to try and achieve those layers because they just happen themselves. It's kind of amazing. This drink reminds me of a Hawaiian sunset! There was nothing quite like the feeling of being able to buy an Orange Julius at the mall. It was a big deal to get such a treat! This is a fun recipe to make with the family and it will probably spark a conversation about yesteryear. Have you ever been to an Italian restaurant and ordered an Italian cream soda? This lovely drink is just like that only BETTER! Check out that strawberry swirled with the cream. This is one delicious drink! Long story short, this recipe was created by my brother-in-law when we worked at an Italian restaurant together. It is one of my favorite drinks EVER. It's like a virgin Miami Vice, but I love this recipe even more! How cool is that fresh orange slice inside the glass? This drinks is perfect if you're looking to impress some people! It's pretty and it tastes so good. Remember Push-Up Pops in the 90's? This smoothie tastes just like that! You could even freeze it in little Dixie cups and eat it like a Push-Up Pop. This is a fun recipe! You could easily make this delicious watermelon drink for a summer breakfast! This is one pretty smoothie. This punch recipe is a lovely combination of lime and pineapple. You can make it in a large bowl for serving or make them individually!
Out with the old, in with the new! Is this the collage you remember? This guy comes from way back in 2012!
If you loved this post, you’ll probably love my post for Easy No-Bake Treats! Don’t bother heating up the oven for treats this summer!
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Elizabeth Ann @ Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Box says
I’ll take one of EACH! 🙂 That watermelon drink looks amazing! 🙂
Lauren Allen says
Ooo that peach lemonade is calling my name!! These all look delicious!
Kaylynn says
What the rainbow drink?! I’m in love!
Allison Miller says
Right?! Crazy cute and yummy!