8 Refreshing Alcohol-Free Drinks
A growing number of people, young and old, are going dry, or at least reducing their alcohol intake for both the health benefits and the savings. Interested? We’ve got good news: going alcohol free this summer doesn’t have to mean sacrificing flavor or fun. In celebration of National Refreshment Day we’ve rounded up 8 refreshing drinks for you to enjoy. And the best part? They won’t leave you with a hangover!
1. Strawberry Basil Iced Tea from Accidental Happy Baker
From the website: “Fresh and fruity Strawberry Basil Iced Tea is easy to make and tastes like tropical indulgence. It’s the perfect refresher on a hot summer’s day…or for me as I sit and watch the cold rain this morning, the perfect “I wish it was summer drink!”
2. Sparkling Prickly Pear Juice Lemonade from Spoonabilities
From the website: “Prickly Pear Juice Sparkling Lemonade is a fun way of using prickly pears in summertime when the thorny fruits are ripe. We’re using homemade prickly pear syrup, lemons, and sparkling water for this homage to the Mexican desert for a refreshing drink fit for the warmest days.”
3. Easy Mango Agua Fresca from Kenneth Temple
From the website: “Mango Agua Fresca is made simply with ripe mangos, sugar, coconut water, and lime. This refreshing tropical drink is perfect for cooling down and staying hydrated on a hot summer day!”
4. Lemongrass-Ginger Rhubarb Soda from Vanilla and Bean
From the website: “Versatile, simple and oh so refreshing, Lemongrass-Ginger Rhubarb Soda is easy to make using the freshest rhubarb syrup!”
Pin It | Make It5. Watermelon Mint Tea Refresher from Takes Two Eggs
From the website: “It's getting hot over here! Time to cool off from that summer heat with the most refreshing Watermelon mint tea. This delicious 5 ingredient and under 15-minute drink recipe is here to revitalize you . . .”
6. Herbal Limeade from Feast + West
From the website: “Bright and refreshing, this Herbal Limeade recipe makes a perfect mocktail . . . Made with fresh limes and garden herbs, a pitcher of this will become your go-to sipper all spring and summer long. ”
7. Fresh and Sweet Kiwi Lemonade from Lynn Mumbing Mejia
From the website: “Is it just me or is lemonade the official ongoing summer drink? I knew I had to make a version of lemonade that involved kiwis! Kiwi Lemonade is super delicious and the texture is crunchy from the kiwi seeds and soft from the actual mashed fruit!”
8. Homemade Peach Iced Tea from Ahead of Thyme
From the website: “Peach iced tea from scratch is a healthy summer drink loaded with real fruit and vitamins. You can even customize the amount of sweetness based on your preference. The best part? It's loved by everyone who tries it, so make a big batch because this ice cold drink disappears fast (it's freezer-friendly too!)”