9 Ice Cold Drinks to Cool You Down on a Hot Summer Day By Lauren Wicks Lauren Wicks Lauren Wicks is a writer and editor with a passion for food, wine, design and travel. Lauren currently lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with her husband, Price, and spends her free time haunting her favorite natural wine shop, reading cookbooks like novels, exploring the best food and wine destinations in the country, and hosting dinner parties for friends and neighbors. If she's not pouring over a cookbook, she's likely working through a stack of historical fiction from the 19th and 20th centuries. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 29, 2021 Close Credit: Victor Protasio You can count on these healthy, refreshing beverages to help you chill out when the heat goes haywire. These alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks use summer produce like cantaloupe, watermelon and strawberries to bring fruity freshness to a hot day. Recipes like our Sparkling Strawberry-Ginger Lemonade and Frozen Peach Bee's Knees Cocktail are delicious, cold refreshments that are sure to hit the spot. Love any of these recipes? Tap "Save" to add them to MyRecipes, your new, free recipe box for EatingWell. 01 of 09 Whipped Frozen Lemonade View Recipe Save Casey Barber Whipped frozen lemonade combines the creaminess of a milkshake with the thirst-quenching tanginess of freshly squeezed lemonade for an incredibly refreshing treat. And this simple frozen lemonade treat comes together with just four ingredients and a blender. You can use light coconut milk or refrigerated coconut milk in place of full-fat coconut milk, though the end result won't be as rich and creamy. Leftover simple syrup will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator. 02 of 09 Creamy Watermelon Smoothie View Recipe Save Victor Protasio This creamy vegan watermelon smoothie has a subtle coconut flavor thanks to coconut-milk yogurt. Strawberries add color and banana adds a smooth texture while letting the watermelon flavor shine through. 03 of 09 Frozen Peach Bee's Knees Cocktail View Recipe Save The Bee's Knees is a popular classic cocktail made with a blend of gin, lemon and honey. This fruity frozen version is blended with frozen peaches and plenty of ice for a crisp and refreshingly light summer cocktail. 04 of 09 Sparkling Strawberry-Ginger Lemonade View Recipe Save Cooks With Soul This sparkling lemonade is inspired by red drink, a red strawberry soda that is traditionally served for Juneteenth. Read more about red drink in the essay "For Many in Texas and Beyond, It's Just Not Juneteenth Without Red Drink." 05 of 09 Ginger-Thyme Sparkling Lemonade View Recipe Save Eva Kolenko Leave the jug at home—this homemade lemonade concentrate is easier to tote, plus gives you the option to make drinks to order at your picnic. Bring sparkling and still water along with gin and vodka for a bar in your basket. 06 of 09 Whipped Frozen Creamsicle View Recipe Save For those of you who always loved to run to the curb to buy a little bit of summer on a stick, this drink is right up your alley. The secret to the straight-from-the-ice-cream truck taste of this creamy frozen treat? Double the fruit! A little bit of frozen mango helps thicken the drink naturally in the blender while boosting the juicy flavor of fresh orange juice. Unsweetened vanilla coconut milk brings just a hint of sweetness while keeping this added-sugar-free and vegan. You could also use a sweetened coconut milk if you prefer a little more sweetness. Enjoy this refreshing and nostalgic drink on its own, or add a splash of your favorite vodka or rum for a summer happy hour indulgence. P.S.: Unlike the ice cream version, this one travels well in an insulated cup if you want to take it poolside! 07 of 09 Basil Lemonade View Recipe Save Basil and lemon pair beautifully in this refreshing summer sipper, sweetened with a touch of honey. Make ahead and allow the mixture to infuse for 30 minutes to 1 hour before straining for a stronger basil flavor. 08 of 09 Layered Strawberry-Mango Margaritas View Recipe Save 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! 09 of 09 Cucumber-Mint Spritzer View Recipe Save Cucumbers and mint pair delightfully in this refreshing spritzer that's perfect for a summer afternoon on the porch. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Drink Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit