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Healthy Summer Drink Recipes

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Bloody Mary with Shrimp

This bright, vitamin-packed cocktail is eye-opening whether or not it's spiked with vodka.

» Bloody Mary with Shrimp

Blueberry-Lime Margarita

Frozen limeade adds zing to this stellar blueberry margarita.

» Blueberry-Lime Margarita

Summer Fruit Punch

Your favorite stone fruit stars in this sparkling punch.

» Summer Fruit Punch

Salty Chihuahua

This thirst-quenching cocktail was said to be created by a bartender from Chihuahua, Mexico, in the 1940s.

» Salty Chihuahua

Elderflower Sparklers (Hyldeblomst Cocktails)

The elder tree's white blossoms first appear in spring in Denmark, so these refreshing cocktails make an elegant homage to the season. The delicate, lightly floral flavors are perfect with Champagne or a dry, light white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc. Have all the ingredients ice-cold before serving.

» Elderflower Sparklers (Hyldeblomst Cocktails)

Strawberry-Coconut Daiquiri

You'll feel like you're on a tropical getaway with this refreshing strawberry-coconut cocktail. To keep it cool in warmer weather, freeze fresh berries for 30 minutes before blending. Variation: For a nonalcoholic version, omit the rum and add 1/2 cup additional strawberries.

» Strawberry-Coconut Daiquiri

Rosemary-Infused Cucumber Lemonade

Turn fresh rosemary, cucumbers and lemons into grown-up lemonade that will keep you cool on a hot day.

» Rosemary-Infused Cucumber Lemonade


Stay cool and healthy with these whimsical chilled drink recipes!

Drink to your health in more ways than one with these pleasing potions. They’re loaded with antioxidant-rich ingredients, such as watermelon, green tea, coffee, blueberries and grapefruit. And one recent study suggests that adding alcohol to fruit may increase its antioxidant power. But if you prefer to drink a virgin cocktail, we’ve given nonalcoholic “mocktail” versions for some of these recipes, so either way: cheers!

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Healthy Summer Cocktail Recipes

This bright, vitamin-packed cocktail is eye-opening whether or not it's spiked...
Muddling is is a traditional bartending technique where herbs and/or fruit are...
Frozen limeade adds zing to this stellar blueberry margarita.
Celebrate fresh cherries with this mint-infused cherry cocktail. Black cherry-...
Begin the festivities with this rum-spiked fruity punch—green tea adds antioxidants...
Balance herbaceous Campari with the sweet-tart flavors of pomegranate and grapefruit...
To keep calories in check, we like to use seltzer along with juice in drinks like...
Pick up rosemary, cucumbers and lemons to concoct this grown-up lemonade that will...
The elder tree's white blossoms first appear in spring in Denmark, so these...
Strained, pureed red grapes are the base for this sweet and tangy grape cocktail. If...
Crisp and refreshing, you just may find yourself craving this beverage on a hot...
Take a trip to the islands in this simple tropical cocktail.
Coffee lovers will love the addition of Kahlua; Frangelico adds a lovely hazelnut...
Kiwis add a tropical note to the Southern favorite.
This refreshing beverage adds sparkle to your summer evenings.
Whatever the occasion, toast your guests with this fresh, fruity cocktail. Be sure...
If you like piña coladas, try this lower-calorie version using ripe bananas blended...
Passion fruit juice turns a pina colada into something special.
Cool down with this easy homemade peach wine cooler. Serve it in a wine glass with...
Make the base for these pomegranate cosmopolitans ahead of time and shake individual...
A refreshing and low calorie alternative to sugar-laden sodas.
This thirst-quenching cocktail was said to be created by a bartender from Chihuahua...
The English have been making shandys since the 1600s. If you prefer, you can...
You'll feel like you're on a tropical getaway with this refreshing...
A splash of balsamic vinegar adds a sour element to these refreshing cocktails.
Your favorite stone fruit stars in this sparkling punch.
This is the classic aperitif of the French Antilles. Old men sit in cafes on city...
Make this garden-fresh Bloody Mary when summer tomatoes and peppers are at their...
This pretty pink cocktail would be perfect for a bridal shower luncheon. Any...
OK, so it's kind of a contradiction for a sangria, which is named for its blood...

Healthy Summer Mocktail Recipes

Celebrate the first cherries of the season with this mint-infused mocktail. Black...
Make your own grape juice by pureeing and straining fresh grapes for this sweet and...
A summery take on a popular Spanish and Mexican rice-based drink.
This festive peach cooler uses sparkling grape juice instead of wine. Serve it in a...
Enjoy your fruit juice but keep calories in check by mixing it with seltzer. Make a...
This lower-calorie, nonalcoholic version of pina colada uses ripe bananas blended...
Make this zesty garden-fresh drink when summer tomatoes and peppers are at their...
This refreshing drink is served by roadside vendors all over Mexico. Not too much...

Healthy Iced Tea and Lemonade Recipes

Here we balance the mildly grassy flavor and slightly astringent mouthfeel of green...
Feel the island breezes as you sip this cooling concoction.
This herbal iced tea blends sour, berry-flavored hibiscus tea with sweet pomegranate...
A bracing drink traditionally sweetened with unrefined sugar.
Get a little pick-me-up with this orange-infused Earl Grey iced tea. Tea is rich in...
Turn fresh rosemary, cucumbers and lemons into grown-up lemonade that will keep you...

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