Summer is almost here, and after a year of quarantine, we’re finally starting to be able to plan for get-togethers again. Families and friends of all ages are more than ready for a party, and a new, daring party punch is a great way to get those parties rolling!
Here are our 7 favorite summer drink recipes.The best part is that all of these are family-friendly, meaning zero alcohol, but still tasty and fun!
Glow Water
Simple, easy to make, and easy to customize, glow water is a great way to let your friends and family put their own spin on their party drink! All you need is a seltzer water base, plus ingredients for particular flavors.
Popular flavors are cucumber mint, peach ginger, and strawberry lime, but feel free to get creative with different fruits and herbs!
Watermelon Bellini
Just 2 ingredients make up this delicious drink! Make it non-alcoholic with sparkling cider, or jazz it up with champagne, and after that all you need is pureed watermelon! This will quickly become your summer favorite.
Use fluted champagne glasses to keep the bubbly active, and garnish with a watermelon chunk if you’re feeling extra glamorous!
Blueberry Ginger Cooler
If you’re looking for something that impresses while it refreshes, this blueberry ginger cooler does the trick! It requires a little more than just one or two ingredients and a blender, so you’ll get to play mad scientist while whipping up this beautiful drink.Â
Raspberry Lime Margarita Fizz (Non-alcoholic)Â
A 3-ingredient, non-alcoholic margarita is a perfect way to beat the heat! Garnish with slices of limes and get a little fancy with your glassware to dress up this delicious drink.
Want to make it even more interesting? Put sugar on the rims of your glasses!
Shirley TempleÂ
This classic sweet drink is modified with pomegranate syrup instead of grenadine, though you can use the same method with grenadine if you prefer your Shirley Temple to taste authentic. Children especially love this drink, but adults who enjoy reliving their childhood will enjoy it as well!
Double Apple Iced Tea
Tennessee loves its sweet iced tea, but this drink brings a fun twist to the Southern beverage! Instead of loads of sugar, the sweetness in this drink comes from apple juice and apple slices.Â
All Occasion PunchÂ
A delicious party punch makes the perfect centerpiece for any occasion, so this All Occasion Punch is sure to please! Mix together frozen lemonade concentrate, ginger ale, and cherry lemon-lime soda to create this fruity punch, then garnish with maraschino cherries and lemon wedges to dress it up!