23 Drinks to Keep You Healthy & Hydrated This Summer Enjoy these highly-rated summer drink recipes, like homemade electrolyte drinks and no-added-sugar teas, to keep you hydrated all summer long. By Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Alexa Wimberly Camryn Wimberly is EatingWell's Editorial Fellow. As a food and mental health blogger, Camryn explores how food and cooking can help improve mental health and also be an avenue to connect with one's culture and heritage. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 1, 2025 Close Credit: Carson Downing Summer is in the air, and there’s nothing like enjoying the beautiful weather with a cold drink in hand. That’s why we rounded up some of our favorite healthy, hydrating drink recipes that you’ll want to make all season long. From skin-healthy sips to anti-inflammatory beverages, these drinks are delicious, nutrient-packed and surprisingly easy to make. The best part? Each of these recipes have four- and five-star ratings, so we know you will find your new favorite drink. Try options like our Homemade Electrolyte Drink and No-Added-Sugar Peach Iced Tea for a refreshing summer beverage. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 23 Homemade Electrolyte Drink photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle This drink is packed with essential electrolytes from coconut water, plus orange juice provides a dose of vitamin C to support your immunity. It’s also free of added sugars and is perfect for staying hydrated during workouts, recovering after physical activity or simply enjoying as a revitalizing drink any time of day. View Recipe Save 02 of 23 Watermelon-Basil Agua Fresca Carson Downing This refreshing drink blends watermelon and water with lime juice and basil for even more flavor. The fruit for agua fresca is pureed and can be strained, but we skip the latter step for a thicker drink. View Recipe Save 03 of 23 No-Added-Sugar Peach-Pineapple Mocktail Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley This refreshing, no-sugar-added mocktail blends white grape-peach juice, ripe peaches and juicy pineapple for a naturally sweet and vibrant drink. Grated fresh ginger adds a warm kick that balances the flavors of the fruit. It’s best served chilled, so you can whip up a batch in the morning to enjoy as the sun sets. View Recipe Save 04 of 23 No-Added-Sugar Peach Iced Tea Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali This drink is packed with essential electrolytes from coconut water, plus orange juice provides a dose of vitamin C to support your immunity. It’s also free of added sugars and is perfect for staying hydrated during workouts, recovering after physical activity or simply enjoying as a revitalizing drink any time of day. View Recipe Save 05 of 23 High-Protein Orange-Mango Smoothie Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen This tropical-inspired smoothie blends the tangy sweetness of fresh-squeezed orange juice with juicy mangoes for a combo that feels like summer, no matter the season. Plus, this smoothie is packed with protein, thanks to protein powder and Greek-style yogurt. View Recipe Save 06 of 23 Frozen Orange-Ginger-Turmeric Shots Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Amanda Holstein, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Make a batch of these frozen orange-ginger-turmeric shots to keep on hand in the freezer during cold and flu season. When hot water is poured over these cubes, they melt to create a soothing, cozy beverage. Ginger and turmeric have anti-inflammatory compounds, which have been shown to support immunity. View Recipe Save 07 of 23 Watermelon-Peach Smoothie Ali Redmond Made with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor. View Recipe Save 08 of 23 No-Added-Sugar Sangria Mocktail Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley This sangria mocktail is a refreshing drink that highlights the fruity flavors of traditional sangria without added sugars or alcohol. Fruit adds plenty of natural sweetness that’s bolstered by a combination of pomegranate and orange juice. View Recipe Save 09 of 23 High-Fiber Whipped Raspberry Lemonade Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong. This whipped raspberry lemonade is a refreshing blend of tart lemon, fresh raspberries and creamy coconut milk, all whirled together to create a perfectly balanced beverage. View Recipe Save 10 of 23 Orange-Carrot Turmeric Ginger Shots Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley This colorful shot may help reduce inflammation. Carrots and orange juice add an earthiness along with vitamins and beta carotene, while ginger and turmeric provide a nice warming spice. Whether enjoyed in the morning or midday, it’s a vibrant and nourishing addition to your routine. View Recipe Save 11 of 23 Hibiscus-Pomegranate Iced Tea Ana Cadena This herbal iced tea blends sour, berry-flavored hibiscus tea with sweet pomegranate juice. View Recipe Save 12 of 23 Watermelon Mint Mocktail Nothing says summer like this refreshing watermelon mint mocktail! It's light, crisp and made with only a few simple ingredients. View Recipe Save 13 of 23 Coconut Blueberry Smoothie Ali Redmond 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. View Recipe Save 14 of 23 Healthy Gut Tonic with Chia Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Ruth Blackburn / Audrey Davis When you're feeling backed-up, this high-fiber chia concoction can help make your bathroom routine smoother. The chia seeds form a gel-like consistency to help move digestion along easily, and the kick of cayenne pepper acts as an intestinal stimulant. View Recipe Save 15 of 23 Papaya-Pineapple Smoothie Jen Causey This refreshing tropical smoothie may help reduce bloating. Kiwi, banana, papaya, yogurt and ginger can all help with symptoms of bloating, plus they taste great too. Add pineapple to the mix and you’ve got a tropical-flavored beverage that tastes great and can help you tame that over-full feeling. View Recipe Save 16 of 23 Ginger-Beet Juice Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser In this healthy ginger-beet juice recipe, we pack in vegetables by adding kale and a carrot, and sweeten with an orange and apple. View Recipe Save 17 of 23 Blueberry Lemonade Photographer / Jen Causey, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Chelsea Zimmer This blueberry lemonade is just sweet enough, with gorgeous color from fresh blueberries. Whole lemons with a thinner skin add flavor without bitterness. View Recipe Save 18 of 23 Chocolate-Cherry Protein Shake Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower This chocolate-cherry protein shake made with Greek-style yogurt and peanut butter is a protein powerhouse, perfect for a post-workout refuel or a satisfying snack. Cherries provide natural sweetness, and the chocolate flavor from the cocoa complements the peanut butter without any added sugar. Everything blends together in a shake that's both nutritious and delicious! View Recipe Save 19 of 23 Anti-Inflammatory Strawberry–Passion Fruit Green Smoothie Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling This anti-inflammatory smoothie draws its bright tropical flavor from frozen passion fruit. If you can’t find passion fruit at all, substitute with frozen pineapple. View Recipe Save 20 of 23 Aloe Smoothie Jamie Vespa Many people swear by aloe for glowing skin, and this smoothie is a delicious way to get it into your diet. Some people don't love the flavor of aloe, so this recipe has plenty of fruit to help balance the flavors. View Recipe Save 21 of 23 Spinach-Apple Juice Erica Allen This healthy spinach-apple juice is a green nutrient powerhouse loaded with calcium for bone health, and vitamins A and C for antioxidants. View Recipe Save 22 of 23 Homemade Kombucha Making kombucha at home is quite simple: Make sweetened tea, add it to a jar with a SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) and let it ferment for about a week. View Recipe Save 23 of 23 Berry-Kefir Smoothie Ana Cadena Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this healthy smoothie recipe. View Recipe Save Explore more: Healthy Recipes Seasonal Summer Summer Drink Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit