23 Refreshing Berry Drinks Perfect for Summer

July 04, 2020

Berries are officially in season and they make a great addition to these drink recipes. Whether you use strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or blackberries, they’ll add a pop of flavor, nutrition and color to your beverage. Drinks like Blueberry Lemonade Slushies and Mango Raspberry Smoothie are delicious, kid-friendly options. Meanwhile, Berry Bubbly Vodka Soda and Strawberry Shrub Cocktail are perfect for the adults.

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Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie

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Sneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018

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Layered Strawberry-Mango Margaritas

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Swirl layers of red strawberry margarita with yellow mango margarita in this skinny frozen cocktail for a festive party drink that will wow your guests. It tastes just as good as a restaurant frozen margarita, without all the sugar! Source: EatingWell.com, June 2017

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Blueberry Lemonade Slushies

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This super-refreshing fruit slushie is so easy to make and uses just three ingredients. Try it with strawberries and raspberries, too--these are great for a kids' party, but the adults will love them just as much (especially spiked with a little vodka or gin). Source: EatingWell.com, January 2018

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Raspberry Limeade

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Pressing the raspberries through a fine-mesh sieve will get every drop of juice into this refreshing limeade while leaving those pesky seeds behind. If you want to make it ahead, don't add the seltzer until the last minute. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2010

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Berry Bubbly Vodka Soda

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This bright and bubbly sipper combines berries with vodka and seltzer to make a colorful 3-ingredient cocktail you can enjoy year-round, thanks to frozen berries. Amp up the flavor even more by using a flavored seltzer rather than plain! Source: EatingWell.com, June 2020

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Mint-Berry Spritzer

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These simple spritzers are made with club soda and cranberry juice which has been infused with mint leaves. Cool and refreshing on a hot summer day! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Mango Raspberry Smoothie

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A squeeze of lemon juice adds bright flavor to this frozen fruit smoothie. Mango provides plenty of sweetness without having to add juice, but if it's too tart for you, a touch of agave will do the trick. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

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Blueberry Tom Collins

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The classic Tom Collins cocktail just got a bit of an upgrade! With a touch of sweet honey and lots fresh blueberries, this drink will have yours guests asking, "Tom who?" Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Layered Strawberry-Lime Margaritas

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These simple, fruity frozen margaritas are as easy to make as they are delicious! Inspired by a mix of two summer classics: frozen margaritas and strawberry lemonade, these red, white and blue margaritas are the perfect laid-back sipper for the Fourth of July or anytime you want a colorful cocktail. This recipe serves 2 but is easily doubled to serve 4. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2020

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Strawberry, Basil & Lime Infused Water

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Meet your daily hydration goals with a refreshing fruity spa water. Adding sliced fruit and torn herbs is a simple way to boost the flavor of still or sparkling water without adding calories. It's also a beautiful beverage option for showers or parties. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018

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Blackberry-Rosemary Vodka & Soda

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Blackberries give this vodka cocktail its gorgeous hue and jammy flavor. Use the leftover simple syrup to mix up drinks for friends or skip the vodka for a mocktail. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September 2019

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Coconut Blueberry Smoothie

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Give your blueberry smoothie a tropical update with the rich flavors of coconut milk and coconut cream. Freshly squeezed orange juice lends bright flavor to this healthy smoothie recipe, but if you're short on time, bottled will work just fine. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

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Raspberry Ginger Lime Seltzer

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Raspberries, lime, and ginger sparkle in a homemade soft drink that's the taste of summer in a glass. This homemade soda has three parts: fruit concentrate, simple syrup, and seltzer water. Store all three components in the fridge separately, then mix just before serving. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2018

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Blackberry Tea Sangria

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A fruity twist on a summer cocktail, this blackberry tea sangria will be a surefire hit at your next summer BBQ. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie

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Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that's so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019

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Tarragon Raspberry Shrub Spritzer

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Here, tangy raspberries and tarragon transform into a shrub--a sweet vinegar-based syrup that's been around since Colonial times. Mix into sparkling water for a refreshing sip. You'll make enough shrub to mix up 20 drinks. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

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Strawberry-Cucumber Juice

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This refreshing, healthy strawberry-cucumber juice is also made with an apple and carrots, making it taste like the farmers' market in a glass. No juicer? No problem. See the juicing variation below to make this strawberry-cucumber juice recipe in a blender.

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Raspberry-Kefir Power Smoothie

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Keeping ripe peeled bananas in your freezer means you're always just one step away from a healthy smoothie. Kefir, peanut butter and flaxmeal add protein, probiotics and healthy fats. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2018

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Strawberry Shrub Cocktail

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You can easily multiply this strawberry shrub cocktail recipe to make a pitcher cocktail to serve a whole party: just muddle the strawberries, basil and lemon in a pitcher, then vigorously stir in the vodka, shrub, Campari and ice. Top each serving with seltzer. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019

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Berry Sangria

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In this red, white and blue sangria recipe, we've skipped the added sugar and used a slightly sparkling white wine, sweet dessert wine and tons of fresh fruit to create a delicious, yet healthy cocktail. Source: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2014

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Strawberry-Blueberry-Banana Smoothie

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A smoothie with strawberries, blueberries and banana is delicately sweet and entirely kid-friendly, even with a boost of protein from hemp seeds. Freeze the fruits ahead of time for an extra frosty texture once blended. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2019

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Raspberry Spritzer

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A refreshing and low calorie alternative to sugar-laden sodas. Source: EatingWell Magazine, June/July 2005

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Blueberry-Cabbage Power Juice

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This healthy blueberry-cabbage power juice recipe is loaded with anthocyanins, which give the juice its pretty purple color and pack it with powerful antioxidants to keep your memory sharp. No juicer? No problem. See the juicing variation below to make this power juice recipe in a blender. Source: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2013

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