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  4. 30 Refreshing Drinks You'll Want to Sip All Summer Long

30 Refreshing Drinks You'll Want to Sip All Summer Long

Mary Shannon Hodes, Associate Digital Editor at Southern Living
By Mary Shannon Wells Updated April 04, 2022
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Blackberry Bramble Pisco Sours
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Stylist: Tina Stamos

We know it's scorching outside, so stay hydrated while you lounge by the pool or entertain guests this summer. These summer drinks and cocktails made with fresh fruits like strawberry, watermelon, berries, cherries, and plums and homemade simple syrup will make you look like a trained mixologist. Our most refreshing summer drinks are perfect to make in batches and bring down to the beach (with plastic cups, not glass, and bring a trash bag) or stand as the signature cocktail at an outdoor summer party. These chilled drinks with short ingredient lists and easy instructions will keep summer nights cool after hot days in the sun. Tip: You can make these fresh drinks with or without alcohol, so the kids' table can have a fancy and fun drink, too.

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Ranch Water

Texas Ranch Water Cocktail
Credit: Getty Images/Lauren King / EyeEm

Recipe: Ranch Water

The summer's hottest drink will keep you nice and cool.

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Salty Dog Cocktail

Salty Dog Cocktail
Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Recipe: Salty Dog Cocktail

Fruity but not sweet, this grapefruit drink is a must. 

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Hurricane Cocktail

Hurricane Cocktail
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Recipe: Hurricane Cocktail

This strong cocktail was made for sipping. Our test kitchen professionals say don't have more than two.

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Frozen Margarita

Frozen Margarita
Credit: Antonis Achilleos

Recipe: Frozen Margarita

This frozen classic is sure to cool you down on even the hottest summer day.

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Sweet Tea Mule

Sweet Tea Mule
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Sweet Tea Mule

This adult version of your favorite lemonade and sweet tea combination is a perfect summertime drink. 

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Watermelon Sangria

Watermelon Sangria
Credit: Katie Jacobs

Recipe: Watermelon Sangria

Fresh watermelon juice, rosé, rosé Champagne, and St. Germain elderflower liquor all meet to make this sweet sangria.

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Summer Cobbler Cocktail

Summer Cobbler Cocktail
Credit: Helen Norman; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Recipe: Summer Cobbler Cocktail

Tart lime juice and orange liqueur are balanced out by sweet, fresh blackberries.

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Lemon Basil Spritzer

Lemon-Basil Spritzer
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Lemon Basil Spritzer

Garnish with basil leaves and lemon peel twists for flair.

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Peach Margarita

Peach Margaritas
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: Peach Margarita

A frozen margarita flavored with summer peaches makes for a nice sunset drink.

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Pineapple-Coconut Fizz

Pineapple-Coconut Fizz
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Pineapple-Coconut Fizz

Whip fresh pineapple and then add rum and coconut-flavored seltzer to complete this fizz.

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Garden Pleasures Cocktail

Garden Pleasures Cocktail by Tiffanie Barriere
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn

Recipe: Garden Pleasures Cocktail

Mixologist Tiffanie Barriere developed the ultimate porch sipper for warm spring and summer days.

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Spicy Watermelon Refresher

Spicy Watermelon Refresher
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Spicy Watermelon Refresher

Serrano peppers add a punch of spice, while tequila reposado adds a smoky flavor to this drink.

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French 75

French 75
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Recipe: French 75

Gin, champagne, lemon juice, and simple syrup are all it takes to make this summer favorite.

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Aperol and Blood Orange-Mint Spritz

Aperol and Blood Orange-Mint Spritz
Credit: Peter Frank Edwards

Recipe: Aperol and Blood Orange-Mint Spritz

This tart drink has bold color thanks to the blood oranges.

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Cucumber-Honeydew Cooler

Cucumber-Honeydew Cooler
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Cucumber-Honeydew Cooler

This light and bright combination is a great way to get those fruits and veggies in on hot summer days.

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Lavender-Plum Shrub

Lavender-Plum Shrub
Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Lavender-Plum Shrub

A shrub is a drink that's usually made with vinegar, sugar and fruit — not that plant on the front lawn that your husband cuts down too short every time. These drinks need to sit for a few days so that the flavors combine, making the vinegar sweet. We used apple cider vinegar, fresh lavender, vanilla and red plums, even though any stone fruit would work.

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Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos

Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos

Ginger beer adds a subtle spice to this refreshing drink.

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Kentucky Oaks Lily Drink

Kentucky Oaks Lily Drink
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Recipe: Kentucky Oaks Lily Drink

Cranberry juice, lime juice, and Triple Sec make this drink colorful, flavorful, and fun.

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Key Lime Daiquiris

Key Lime Daiquiris
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Recipe: Key Lime Daiquiris

Daiquiri lovers will adore this tropical twist of rum, citrus juice, and sweetener.

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Southern Sunrise

Southern Sunrise
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Thom Driver; Food Stylist: Tina Stamos

Recipe: Southern Sunrise

Adding grenadine to this orange juice and tequila mixture gives it the pop of bright red color.

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Blackberry Bramble Pisco Sours

Blackberry Bramble Pisco Sours
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Mary Clayton Carl; Food Stylist: Tina Stamos

Recipe: Blackberry Bramble Pisco Sours

This refreshing recipe is just another reason why we love summer blackberries. If you can't find pisco near you, use tequila or un-aged brandy.

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Mojitarita

Mojitarita
Credit: Katie Jacobs

Recipe: Mojitarita

Can't decide between a margarita or a mojito? Well, you don't have to with this twist.

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Rum Swizzles

Rum Swizzles
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Thom Driver; Food Stylist: Tina Stamos

Recipe: Rum Swizzles

Often noted as Bermuda's national drink, this rum recipe has tropical vibes written all over it.

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Basil Bourbon Orange Smash

Basil Bourbon Orange Smash
Credit: Becky Luigart Stayner

Recipe: Basil Bourbon Orange Smash

In-season oranges are perfect for this smash that's rounded out with basil-flavored syrup.

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Bee's Knees Honey Cocktail

Bee's Knees Honey Cocktail
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele

Recipe: Bee's Knees Honey Cocktail

Only three ingredients and a cocktail shaker are required for this Prohibition-era drink that's fit for a hip speakeasy.

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Lucy Buffett's Bama Breeze Cocktail

Lucy Buffett's Bama Breeze Cocktail
Credit: Courtesy of Lucy Buffett

Recipe: Lucy Buffett's Bama Breeze Cocktail

This drink features Lucy Buffett's favorite ingredients, and is named after her brother Jimmy's song.

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Coconut Bourbon Spritz

Coconut Bourbon Spritz
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Recipe: Coconut Bourbon Spritz

Coconut simple syrup pairs perfectly with the smoky bourbon in this cocktail.

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Raspberry Beer Cocktail

Raspberry Beer Cocktail
Credit: Charles Walton IV

Recipe: Raspberry Beer Cocktail

This beer cocktail is perfect if you want something that's refreshing but not too sweet (and it has vodka, too).

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Lime Fizz

Lime Fizz
Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Lime Fizz

Make one batch of this fizzy drink for the kids and one for the adults at your next summer picnic or party.

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Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails

Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails
Credit: Chris M. Rogers; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Recipe: Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails

This batch cocktail makes for a refreshing gathering drink.

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    1 of 30 Ranch Water
    2 of 30 Salty Dog Cocktail
    3 of 30 Hurricane Cocktail
    4 of 30 Frozen Margarita
    5 of 30 Sweet Tea Mule
    6 of 30 Watermelon Sangria
    7 of 30 Summer Cobbler Cocktail
    8 of 30 Lemon Basil Spritzer
    9 of 30 Peach Margarita
    10 of 30 Pineapple-Coconut Fizz
    11 of 30 Garden Pleasures Cocktail
    12 of 30 Spicy Watermelon Refresher
    13 of 30 French 75
    14 of 30 Aperol and Blood Orange-Mint Spritz
    15 of 30 Cucumber-Honeydew Cooler
    16 of 30 Lavender-Plum Shrub
    17 of 30 Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos
    18 of 30 Kentucky Oaks Lily Drink
    19 of 30 Key Lime Daiquiris
    20 of 30 Southern Sunrise
    21 of 30 Blackberry Bramble Pisco Sours
    22 of 30 Mojitarita
    23 of 30 Rum Swizzles
    24 of 30 Basil Bourbon Orange Smash
    25 of 30 Bee's Knees Honey Cocktail
    26 of 30 Lucy Buffett's Bama Breeze Cocktail
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