Summer is a lot of people’s favorite season for a reason! Most kids are off from school, and families are planning summer vacations. It’s a wonderful time to have fun and make memories with your family and friends.
Whether you’re having a BBQ or party (check out this post for all the recipes you need for a barbecue), getting outside to soak up vitamin D and go hiking or swimming or whatever you love, or staying indoors with the AC reading or spending time by yourself, summer comes with limitless opportunities to make life great!
But summer also means you’re more vulnerable to too much sun and dehydration, so staying hydrated and cool is essential even in the heat (check out these cold treats perfect for summertime!)
To help you avoid summer dehydration, here are thirteen incredible and refreshing drinks to enjoy this season!
These simple, healthy drinks will hydrate a large group of people.
We have a smooth coconut raspberry drink that perfectly mixes two flavors and a cucumber water that adds important nutrients like silica and antioxidants to a refreshing spin on typical water.
I LOVE a good cocktail. And I don’t know about you, but something about a warm summer day just makes cocktails like mimosas, pina coladas, and margaritas that much tastier.
Though CleanFoodCrush doesn’t swear off alcohol completely (check out this article to read more about our take on alcohol), it’s still nice to have some alcohol-free mocktail options (that also have less sugar than the classic drinks).
So, I’ve included a couple of mocktails in this list, including this delicious strawberry mimosa! Rather than champagne, I used a mixture of fresh lime juice and sparking water to give the mocktail the tangy, fresh, and bubbly taste we’re looking for. YUM.
As you can see, lemonade makes several appearances on this list.
There’s a reason for that! There’s nothing quite like a revitalizing glass of lemonade on a hot day!
This recipe takes the classic drink and gives it a fun twist.
Also, blueberries contain one of the highest antioxidant levels of nearly all fruits and vegetables and have an impressive array of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Not only is it a perfect combo of sour and sweet, but both lemons and limes have high levels of vitamin C and antioxidants, which can help keep you hydrated when the sun is beating down!
This one is slightly different from all the other drinks on this list, but I’m adding it for a reason!
Carrot juice makes a great pre-workout or post-workout fuel, and carrots are filled with nutrients and health benefits.
They’re full of vitamin A, antioxidants, and potassium and help keep your eyes and skin healthy, boost immunity, and maintain healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
If you liked this list and want even more delicious and incredibly refreshing drinks to enjoy in the summertime, check out our brand-new BBQ eBundle. You’ll find 254 Clean Eating Recipes that your family and friends will LOVE! Check it out here.
I hope you find a new favorite refreshing drink from this list that you can enjoy this summer, confident that you’re making tasty, healthy, and affordable options!
Wishing you lots of refreshment and relaxation this summer!