Beat the Heat with These Refreshing Summer Drinks! 🍹

Picture this: You’re poolside, with a fresh cocktail in your hand. 🍹No, you’re not on an all-inclusive vacation, but it sure feels like it!

The great news is you can make this happen in just a few simple steps right in the comfort of your own home.

Here are Refreshing Summer Drink Recipes that are SUPER delicious and easy to make for you and your friends

Strawberry Mojito

Nothing screams ‘summer drink’ quite like a mojito! Make it the classic way or you can follow this simple recipe and turn it into a fruity twist by adding some sweet strawberries.

Ingredients

• 1 lime wedge
• Fresh mint leaves
• 1.5 tablespoons lime juice
• 1.5 tablespoons simple syrup
• Splash of tonic water
• 2 large strawberries
• Granulated sugar
• 1oz white rum
• 1 cup ice cubes

How to make it

1. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of your glass.
2. Turn the glass upside down and rub into granulated sugar. Add mint leaves to your glass. Use a cocktail muddler to muddle the mint leaves. NOTE: If you don’t have a cocktail muddler, you can also use a wooden mixing spoon.
3. Dice one large strawberry and add to the glass - muddle as well. Add some ice.
4. Use a small blender or food processor and add rum, lime juice, simple syrup and one large strawberry. Blend until smooth. Pour over the ice.
5. Top off your drink with tonic water and garnish with fresh mint and a sliced strawberry.
6. Enjoy! 🙂

[Full Recipe Here]

Spiked Frozen Coconut Lemonade

Blended drinks are always so much fun to make during the summer and oh-so-yummy! The Spiked Frozen Coconut Lemonade is super creamy and refreshing with just a pop of tart lemon zest. The sweet and tart flavors are sure to make this your new ‘fave’ summer drink!

Ingredients

• Lemon juice
• Sugar
• Cold coconut milk
• Vodka or Coconut Rum
• Ice

How to make it

1. Make lemon simple syrup by dissolving lemon juice and sugar on the stove.
2. Add your lemon simple syrup and about 1/2 to 2/3 of a 14-ounce can of coconut milk to the blender and 2 1/2 cups of ice. To turn this into a Spiked Frozen Lemonade, add a couple shots of vodka, coconut rum or your favorite alcohol!
3. Blend & Enjoy! 🙂
   

   NOTE: If you want your drink to be thicker or more frozen, add some more ice.

[Full Recipe Here]

Watermelon Mint Summer Spritzer

Spritzers are a great way to enjoy a fun drink without any alcohol. The Watermelon Mint Summer Spritzer is light and super sweet. It’ll be the perfect go-to mocktail for you and your friends in no time!

Ingredients

• Fresh watermelon (cut up in cubes)
• Mint leaves
• Lime juice
• Honey
• Club soda or sparkling water

How to make it

1. Cut up large chunks of watermelon
2. Place all of the spritzer ingredients (mint leaves, lime juice and a dash of honey) in a high powered blender or food processor.
3. Blend on high for about 1-2 minutes or until smooth.
4. Pour the drink through a mesh strainer. Then pour into a glass with ice and a few cubes of watermelon for added flavor.
5. Top your drink with a splash of club soda for some extra fizz & Enjoy! 🙂

[Full Recipe Here]

Mermaid Water

If you’re looking for a drink that is going to give off mega summery vibes, then this one's for you. Mermaid Water is a delicious rum punch cocktail that’s a big hit for summer pool parties and get-togethers.

Ingredients

• Coconut Rum - Ideally Malibu Rum (or sweet coconut syrup if you prefer)
• Vanilla Vodka (or Vanilla rum or Spiced rum if that is your preference)
• Blue Curacao (Bright blue liqueur) or Triple Sec
• Pineapple Juice (or Orange Juice)
• Lime Juice (or Lemon juice)
• Lime Slices

How to make it

1. Prepare your garnish. Cut two or three lime slices to be added to the inside of the glass and on the rim.
2. Add lime juice, pineapple juice, vanilla vodka, coconut rum and Blue Curacao to a cocktail shaker.
3. Add ice and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds.
4. Add ice to your glass and add your garnish (lime slices).
5. Add all the components of the cocktail shaker drink into the glass.
6. Enjoy! Cheers!

[Full Recipe Here]

Polysleep Takeaway

The possibilities are endless when it comes to making a delicious cocktail that you’ll enjoy all summer-round! You can always take a very simple recipe and add in a fun twist by including some of your favorite fruits - especially if they’re in season. You can also turn the cocktail recipe into a mocktal if you or your guests prefer not to drink alcohol - or if you’re making a kid-friendly batch.

We hope you enjoy our list of Refreshing Summer Drinks and that they become a staple in your household. Cheers! 🍹