Easy Thing to Drink That You Made
Emily Hlavac Green
Throwing a party this summer? Maybe a backyard BBQ, a picnic in the park, or a fun day at the beach? It's true, alcoholic drinks do make a party, and we definitely recommend going above and beyond your average beer or wine. While you're mixing up your summer cocktails and drinks, though, don't forget to include mocktails too. We think they're imperative no matter what type of party you're having. They keep everyone refreshed, and will be hugely appreciated by those not wanting to drink, whether they're abstaining forever or just right now. Check out these 30 non-alcoholic drink recipes for inspiration—we bet you won't even miss the alcohol.
Let's start with the basics. A pitcher of lemonade or iced tea is classic, beloved by all, and above all, easy to throw together. Sure, you could just buy pre-made from the store, but where's the fun in that? Homemade is always better. Plus, if you make them at home, you have the option to switch up your recipes. You could add fruit, like in our watermelon or strawberry lemonade; sweetened condensed milk, like in our Thai iced tea or whipped lemonade; or simply combine the two into an Arnold Palmer.
If you're planning to serve frozen drinks at your party, don't let your guests who aren't drinking miss out on all the fun: Enter, milkshakes! They're pretty much the best fun drink on a hot day, and they go perfectly with burgers, hot dogs, and other BBQ faves. Check out our creamsicle milkshake, strawberry milkshake, or our red velvet cheesecake milkshake for flavor ideas. More of a fruit fan? Try adding sorbet to your mocktails, like in our Juneteenth punch, or just blend fruit and ice into a delicious mocktail, like our virgin piña colada or our virgin raspberry mango margarita slushies.
For more inspiration, check out our guide to our favorite non-alcoholic spirits and wines.
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Watermelon Agua Fresca
Part watermelon juice, part limeade, and 100% refreshing, Watermelon Agua Fresca just might be the drink of the summer. It's slightly sweet, making it a perfect daytime treat or as a mocktail option at a BBQ.
Get the Watermelon Agua Fresca recipe.
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Best-Ever Milkshake
Reminiscent of countertop service and carhop days, there is nothing better than a perfect milkshake. Luckily, making one at home is extremely easy. This easy milkshake recipe gives you the perfect ratio of milk to ice cream and is completely customizable!
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Strawberry Lemonade
Freshly squeezed lemons team up with juicy strawberries for the perfect summer drink. It's tart, sweet, and all around refreshing. Be sure to strain the strawberry puree as you'll get rid of seeds and excess pulp!
Get the Strawberry Lemonade recipe.
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Virgin Raspberry Mango Margarita Slushies
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Juneteenth Punch
In this punch, Chef Millie Peartree skips ice in favor of strawberry sorbet. Not only does it keep drinks cold, but it adds a delicious creaminess as well. For best results, we recommend starting with cold ingredients and serving the drinks in chilled glasses.
Get the Juneteenth Punch recipe.
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Copycat Wendy's Chocolate Frosty
The Wendy's Frosty is a cross between a milkshake and a soft-serve ice cream. This consistency is key and yet the hardest to mimic at home without a machine to keep it very very cold–our version is thinner, but it has the same satisfying fluffiness, mild chocolate flavor, and you can still enjoy it with a spoon.
Get the Copycat Wendy's Chocolate Frosty recipe.
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Red Velvet Cheesecake Milkshake
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Shirley Temples
Transport back to your childhood with this refreshing classic made of maraschino cherries and lemon-lime soda.
Get the Shirley Temple recipe.
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Creamsicle Milkshakes
Creamsicles are one of the most underrated ice cream treats—tart orange is the perfect partner for creamy, rich vanilla. These'll take you back to being a kid again.
Get the Creamsicle Milkshakes recipe.
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Homemade Lemonade
On a hot day, nothing is more refreshing than your first sip of a glass of homemade lemonade. Ice cold with that perfect balance of tart and sweet. This recipe is so easy, you'll have it memorized in no time.
Get the Homemade Lemonade recipe .
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Horchata
Horchata is a popular and refreshing drink that takes on different forms across many cultures, but it always starts with a soaked nut, seed, or grain. This classic Mexican version, horchata de arroz, is made by soaking rice and almonds with cinnamon and blending everything together with milk and sweetener.
Get the Horchata recipe.
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Whipped Lemonade
Blending your favorite lemonade with some sweetened condensed milk turns it into a creamy frozen drink that's super addicting: sweet and tart and as refreshing as can be. We'll be skipping milkshakes for these this summer!
Get the Whipped Lemonade recipe.
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Mango Lassi
Like a cross between a milkshake and a smoothie, mango lassi is a simple pleasure: all you need is about equal amounts of sweet mangoes and creamy full-fat yogurt, a little ice, and a high-powered blender to force the two ingredients into one drinkable treat.
Get the Mango Lassi recipe.
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Tepache
You can follow this step-by-step to cut your pineapple to yield juicy pieces of fruit, but what happens to all that trimmed waste? When it comes to repurposing inedible pineapple skin and the fibrous core, you can add sugar and water to those by-products and make fermented, Mexican tepache.
Get the Tepache recipe.
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Italian Soda
First introduced in San Francisco in 1925, the original recipe for Italian soda required only flavored syrup and soda water. Soon adding cream became popular, thus creating the version we know and love today. For this recipe, try out your favorite flavors or mix and match!
Get the Italian Soda recipe.
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Iced Tea
Two tips for making the best sweet tea ever: 1) Add a little bit more sugar than you think is necessary, and 2) Brew your tea extra strong. Once you pour it over ice, it'll all even out, trust us.
Get the Iced Tea recipe.
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Virgin Pina Colada
Sit back and sip those cares away with a non-alcoholic piña colada that's basically a tropical milkshake. The classic version might be a bit more smoothie or icee-like in texture, but we are obsessed with this slightly richer and creamier take. It definitely makes you wonder why piña coladas never had ice cream in the first place!
Get the Virgin Piña Colada recipe.
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Virgin Cranberry Basil Sangria
Sangria without the wine? Yes, please. The fruit is the real star here — use whatever's in season and get creative with the combination (think cranberries, orange slices, and rosemary for the holidays and mixed berries and mint for summer).
Get the Virgin Cranberry Basil Sangria recipe.
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Thai Iced Tea
We love this drink made of black tea, spices, and sweetened condensed milk a great alternative to our morning cold brew, or as a way to cool off our mouths after eating spicy Thai noodles. Sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk are the most common milks to add to the tea, but coconut milk would also be a great dairy-free option!
Get the Thai Iced Tea recipe.
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Kombucha
Ah yes, kombucha. It's everywhere, it's excellent for your gut health, and it is definitely the hip drink of the decade. It's also a wee bit overpriced for our regular budgets at $4 a bottle. Luckily, you can make your own at home!
Get the Kombucha recipe.
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Glow Water
Water is so much more fun with flavor! We've got a few options here—like cucumber mint, peach ginger, and strawberry lime—but feel free to get creative.
Get the Glow Water recipe.
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Watermelon Lemonade
Treat this like you would an Arnold Palmer, combining half watermelon juice and half lemonade. Pro move: Freeze watermelon chunks to use instead of ice cubes. As they thaw, your drink doesn't get watered down—and you have a snack for later.
Get the Watermelon Lemonade recipe.
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Popsicle Punch
Using popsicles as ice cubes is the smartest thing we have come up with. Pull off this genius trick by adding popsicles to any of these fun lemonade recipes at your next summer party.
Get the Popsicle Punch recipe.
Source: https://www.delish.com/food/g2164/non-alcoholic-drinks/
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