16 iced drink recipes to sip your way through summer
When it’s hot out, cold drinks just hit differently. These 16 iced recipes are good for afternoons when water isn’t cutting it and you want something a little more interesting.
Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
This iced horchata oatmilk shaken espresso is creamy, spiced, and totally vegan. It’s a Starbucks-inspired drink you can make at home before the new summer menu even hits. Get the recipe: Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
Honey Strawberry Basil Mocktail
When strawberry season hits, this refreshing strawberry basil drink is a must. It’s made with fresh strawberries, basil, coconut water, honey, and lime juice for a light and flavorful sip. Just blend, pour over ice, and enjoy. Get the recipe: Honey Strawberry Basil Mocktail
Sparkling Hibiscus Mocktail
This sparkling hibiscus mocktail is basically a vibe in a glass. It’s like a hibiscus spritz made with herbal tea and a few natural extras. Get the recipe: Sparkling Hibiscus Mocktail
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
This tea is like magic! It changes color from royal blue to a brilliant purple simply by adding fresh lemon juice. Perfect for tea parties and colorful events like showers and brunch. Get the recipe: Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
Strawberry Acai Refresher
Cool off with a homemade strawberry acai refresher that actually tastes like real fruit. It’s a budget-friendly take on the one from Starbucks, with no fake stuff. Get the recipe: Strawberry Acai Refresher
Iced Green Tea
Sweetened with natural honey and freshened up with crisp mint, this Iced Green Tea is the summer refresher you will make all season long. Have a pitcher in your fridge on the ready. Get the recipe: Iced Green Tea
Homemade Electrolyte Drinks (Gatorade Copycat)
Skip the store-bought version and try this healthier Gatorade copycat with fresh juice. Perfect for thirst-quenching on those hot summer days. Get the recipe: DIY Electrolyte Drinks
Adrenal Cocktail
Beat the summer burnout with the help of this cortisol cocktail. Try the healthy trend with this adrenal cocktail, a fresh juice concoction made with orange juice and coconut water. Get the recipe: Adrenal Cocktail
Lemon Cucumber Water
Drinking enough water throughout the day is key to maintaining energy and supporting overall health. Staying hydrated also helps curb unnecessary snacking, keeping your body feeling balanced. Get the recipe: Lemon Cucumber Water
Lemonade Iced Tea (Arnold Palmer)
Lemonade iced tea is the ultimate summer drink situation, sweet, tangy, and totally refreshing. Whether you’re at a picnic, grilling out, or just vibing on the porch, this one’s a classic for a reason. Get the recipe: Lemonade Iced Tea (Arnold Palmer)
Strawberry Mocktail Spritzer
This strawberry spritzer is basically a fancy limeade that actually makes you feel good. It’s got fresh strawberry purée, basil, and lime, plus a little fizz—light, refreshing, and not loaded with sugar. Get the recipe: Strawberry Mocktail Spritzer
Green Juice Recipe
Dust off that juicer and get your greens in! This earthy blend features sweet green grapes making this healthy juice naturally delicious. Get the recipe: Green Juice
Peach Strawberry Lemonade
This peach strawberry lemonade is peak summer in a glass. Made with real fruit and less added sugar, it’s the kind of drink you’ll want to keep in the fridge all season. Get the recipe: Peach Strawberry Lemonade
Carrot Orange Juice
Brighten up your day with this colorful fresh carrot orange juice. This juice packs a punch of vitamin C to help keep your immune system boosted all summer. Get the recipe: Carrot Orange Juice
Strawberry Honey Hibiscus Iced Tea
Strawberry honey hibiscus iced tea is sweet, vibrant, and just the right amount of extra. Made with real strawberries, dried hibiscus, and honey, it’s the kind of drink you’ll want on repeat all summer. Get the recipe: Strawberry Honey Hibiscus Iced Tea
Iced Blueberry Matcha Latte
This iced blueberry matcha latte is fruity, refreshing, and way too good to gatekeep. Made with homemade blueberry syrup and honestly better than anything you’d grab at Starbucks. Get the recipe: Iced Blueberry Matcha Latte