Food & Drink

20+ Summer Drinks to Try (That Aren’t Rosé)

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As much as we love to pair our wine with a warm evening and some gal pals, we’re hoping to branch out of our rosé rut this season. We’ve gathered some of our fave summer sips, perfect for a patio party, BFF brunch, or a bubble bath for one. And don’t worry — we’ve got you teetotalers out there covered, too; read to the end for our favorite seasonal mocktails.

 

1. Watermelon Sangria

Source: Two Sisters Kitchen

2. Sweet Tea Sangria

Source: Delish

 

3. White Strawberry Lemon Sangria

Source: Kitchen Treaty

 

4. Frozen Dark and Stormy

Source: Delish

 

5. Piña Colada

Source: Gimme Some Oven

 

6. Strawberry Daiquiri

Source: Miss in the Kitchen

 

7. Mai Tai

Source: Real Simple

 

8. Isle of Islay Swizzle

Source: Food and Wine

 

9. Frozen Mint Julep

Source: Bobby Flay for Food Network

 

10. Descano Beach Smash

Source: Food and Wine

 

11. Blueberry Mojito

Source: Baking Beauty

 

12. Summer Gin and Tonic with Elderflower

Source: Little Sugar Snaps

 

13. Strawberry Basil Moscow Mules

Source: Our Food Fix

 

14. Blackberry Vodka Tonic

Source: Life as a Strawberry

 

15. Grapefruit Salty Dog

Source: The Cookie Rookie

 

16. Cucumber Margarita 

Source: Food and Wine

 

17. Paloma

Source: The Spruce Eats

 

18. Pineapple Prosecco Punch 

Source: Damn Delicious

 

19. Strawberry Lemonade Mimosas 

Source: Cooks with Cocktails

 

20. Sour-Cherry Bellini

Source: Food and Wine

 

21. Ginger-Peach Soda

Source: Woman’s Day

 

22. Very Berry Spitzer

Source: Deliciously Sprinkled

 

23. Raspberry Lime Rickey

Source: It’s Not Easy Eating Green

 

24. Grapefruit Kombucha Agua Fresca

Source: Will Frolic For Food

 

What’s your go-to summer drink?!