50 summer drink recipes for every taste

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Is there anything better than lounging by the pool or sitting out on your porch with a cold, refreshing drink on a warm evening (or morning or afternoon)? This may be a rhetorical question, but the correct answer is no. There's just something about sipping an icy lemonade or fruity cocktail that immediately lowers your blood pressure (being poolside also helps).

We all have our go-to summer drinks, whether a simple iced tea or a cold glass of beer, but wouldn't it be fun to get a little adventurous? Maybe add something extra to your lemonade or replicate that delicious mojito you had last time you went out with friends. Preparing a drink recipe may seem daunting—and some are—but you might be surprised at how easy some recipes are to whip up. (Serving special drinks is also a surefire way to impress guests at your next social gathering.)

Even as summer 2026 comes to a close, many of us are still facing warm weather, meaning there's no time like the present to try these beverages. To that end, Stacker compiled a list of summer drink recipes from Allrecipes. With 50 to scroll through, there's something for every taste, including those who enjoy indulging in alcoholic beverages and those who'd rather keep it nonalcoholic. Cheers!

Cucumber Lemonade

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Cucumber Lemonade

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 2 quarts
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here

Mexican Strawberry Water (Agua de Fresa)

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Mexican Strawberry Water (Agua de Fresa)

- Prep: 25 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Orangeade

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Orangeade

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 10 cups
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Watermelon Lemonade

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Watermelon Lemonade

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 6 cups
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Summer Beer II

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Summer Beer II

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Slush

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Refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Slush

- Prep: 5 mins
- Additional: 45 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here

The Real Mojito

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The Real Mojito

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Watermelon Agua Fresca

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Watermelon Agua Fresca

- Prep: 25 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas

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Jewel's Watermelon Margaritas

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)

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Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Limeade)

- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 6
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Berrylicious Frozen Sangria Slush

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Berrylicious Frozen Sangria Slush

- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Lemon Mint Iced Tea

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Lemon Mint Iced Tea

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 quart
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Best Lemonade Ever

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Best Lemonade Ever

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 8-ounce servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

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Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 2 1/2 quarts
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

White Peachy Sangria

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White Peachy Sangria

- Prep: 30 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Citrus Slush

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Citrus Slush

- Prep: 5 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here

Strawberry Mojito

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Strawberry Mojito

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 mojitos
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Watermelon Agua Fresca

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Watermelon Agua Fresca

- Prep: 25 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade

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Refreshing Cucumber Lemonade

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 2 1/2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Beer Margaritas

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Beer Margaritas

- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 (1 cup) servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Classic Spanish Sangria

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Classic Spanish Sangria

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Jamaican Rum Punch

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Jamaican Rum Punch

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 7 cups
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Brazilian Lemonade

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Brazilian Lemonade

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

White Peach Sangria

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White Peach Sangria

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Lola's Horchata

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Lola's Horchata

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 cups
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

The Arnold Palmer

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The Arnold Palmer

- Prep: 5 mins
- Total: 5 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 serving
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here

Vintage Lemonade

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Vintage Lemonade

- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 1 hr 5 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here

Watermelon Sangria

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Watermelon Sangria

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Cucumber Water

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Cucumber Water

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Raspberry Iced Tea

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Raspberry Iced Tea

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 1 gallon
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Cuban Mojito

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Cuban Mojito

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

White Peachy Sangria

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White Peachy Sangria

- Prep: 30 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Citrus Slush

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Citrus Slush

- Prep: 5 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here

Mint Juleps

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Mint Juleps

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Summer Beer I

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Summer Beer I

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Mint Citrus Water

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Mint Citrus Water

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 2 days
- Total: 2 days 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 2 quarts
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Simple Summer Smoothie

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Simple Summer Smoothie

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 cups
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Margaritas on the Rocks

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Margaritas on the Rocks

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Watermelon Vodka Slush

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Watermelon Vodka Slush

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs 10 mins
- Total: 4 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here