Hi there Reader!

Helloooo, summer! ☀️ The days are heating up, so I say it's high time we celebrate (or cope?) with a brightly-colored, fruit-infused drink in hand. Shall we?

I'm excited to share my favorite beverages to enjoy all summer long -- everything from frozen cocktails to fruity alcohol-free quenchers. 🍹

And let me tell you...while each drink is unique, they all have two things in common...1️⃣ they're ridiculously refreshing, and 2️⃣ they're highly recommended for poolside sipping. ⛱️

ENJOY!

​Cucumber Water with Mint + Lime​
​Plain water can get boring, but this delicately flavored refresher is sure to keep you cool and hydrated all summer long!

​Homemade Gatorade (Natural Electrolyte Drink)​
​This all-natural sports drink includes electrolytes to help you hydrate and replenish…with NO processed ingredients, artificial sweeteners, or food dye!

​Minty Peach Lemonade​
​This tasty, refreshing drink combines classic homemade lemonade, mint simple syrup, and fresh peach puree!

​Strawberry Iced Tea​
​This fruity iced tea is made with sweet, fresh, strawberry simple syrup for a refreshing summer drink!

​Sparkling Strawberry Punch​
​This easy, sparkling, refreshing summer drink combining just THREE simple ingredients, making it the perfect beverage to serve at showers, BBQs, parties, poolside, or any time you need to quench your summertime thirst!

​Minty Peach Tea Punch​
​This festive, sparkling beverage of mint-infused tea is mixed with fresh peach nectar, simple syrup, ginger ale, and club soda. It's perfect for summer showers, barbecues, and parties!

​Homemade Strawberry Syrup​
​A quick, three-ingredient strawberry syrup can be used to make tasty drinks, like sweet, bubbly Homemade Strawberry Soda!

​Homemade Blueberry Syrup​
​Quick and easy to make with just five simple ingredients, this syrup is delightful when stirred into lemonade, tea, soda, and various other drinks!

​Sunshine Smoothie​
​This creamy, dreamy smoothie is loaded with citrus and tropical fruit, for sunny flavor with a nice boost of vitamin C!

​Healthy Blueberry Smoothie​
​This delicious smoothie is loaded with blueberries, spinach, and walnuts for a creamy, filling breakfast or snack that promotes brain health!

​Healthy Oatmeal Smoothie​
​This wholesome smoothie is made with ground oats, yogurt, and frozen fruit for a thick, creamy texture. Try one in blueberry muffin or peach cobbler flavors...or use your favorite fruit!

​Strawberry Lemonade Mojitos {or} Faux-jitos​
​Traditional mojitos get a twist by using lemons instead of limes and then adding fresh strawberries and mint simple syrup. Or replace the rum with seltzer for a non-alcoholic summer spritzer!

​Boozy Arnold Palmer (AKA, "John Daly")​
​This spiked version of the classic drink combines fresh lemonade and sweet tea vodka for a thirst-quenching summer cocktail!

​Frosé (Frozen Rosé)​
​This frozen cocktail is as quick and simple as blending rosé wine with frozen strawberries for a sweet, slushy, boozy drink!

​Sparkling Pineapple Sangria​
​This bubbly, refreshing, tropical summer cocktail is made with just five ingredients and perfect for poolside lounging!

​Cherry Vanilla Wine Slushies​
​Fruity wine slushies are a refreshing way to cool off when the weather heats up, and this version is scrumptious with its juicy dark cherries, sweet Moscato, and hint of pure vanilla!

​Pineapple Margaritas​
​This icy, refreshing, tropical cocktail features fresh pineapple purée and fresh-squeezed lime juice!

Summer has arrived!

Keep cool and stay hydrated, friends. 😎