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10 Delicious Summer Drinks for Kids

These summer drinks for kids are perfect for enjoying at a cookout or summer party, and easy enough you can make them any day.

Collage of summer drinks for kids including tranya, ice cream soda, margarita shake, fruit water, and fruit punch.

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There is something about summer and fancy drinks.

Maybe it’s because every day feels like a vacation (or you wish it did). Summer means relaxing by the pool, backyard cookouts, and having fun. And when your kids are playing outdoors, they need to be hydrated.

The easiest way to turn a regular, boring summer day into a fun one is to mix up a tropical drink. Here are my favorite summer drink recipes that will keep you cool.

Although these are kids’ drink recipes, adults will enjoy them too!

Summer Drinks for Kids

Mix up one of these summer drinks for a party or just to sip on a hot day.

1
A carafe of Star Trek inspired tranya beside of glass of the pale yellow drink.

Tranya

Tranya is a citrus fruit punch inspired by Star Trek. The combination of lemon, lime, and orange is refreshing and flavorful.

2
A glass of cherry limeade beside a pitcher of limeade base and a can of sparkling water.

Cherry Limeade

Make a classic diner cherry limeade at home. You can use sparkling water or soda to mix up this tasty drink.

3
Orange sunrise smoothie in a glass beside a blender, a bunch of bananas, and a bowl of strawberries.

Orange Sunrise Smoothie

For a Sonic-inpspired treat, whip up this orange sunrise smoothie in your blender. It's deliciously sweet with ice cream or yogurt.

4
A glass beside a pitcher of pink honey blueberry lemonade with floating fruit.

Tart Honey Blueberry Lemonade

Frozen blueberries turn this lemonade a gorgeous shade of pink naturally. Serve chilled with extra berries for garnish.

5
A pitcher of infused fruit water with sliced oranges and strawberries.

Infused Fruit Water

It takes just a few minutes to prep this fruit water. Then you can keep it in the fridge to enjoy all week.

6
Image for Strawberry Margarita Shake

Strawberry Margarita Shake

This creamy shake is a summertime must-try! Serve it with alcohol for adults, or easily leave that ingredient out for kids.

7
A bright pink dragonfruit smoothie in a plastic tumbler beside a bag of frozen fruit.

Easy Dragonfruit Smoothie

Dragonfruit has a mild flavor, so it's perfect for blending into a smoothie with your favorite berries or summer fruit.

8
Summer punch with a golden pink liquid and berries floating in a dispenser beside a filled glass.

Easy Summer Punch

This blend of soda and juice makes a deliciously flavorful drink for cookouts and pool parties.

9
A glass of watermelon slush beside a container of fruit chunks.

Watermelon Slush

Blend up watermelon and ice for a delicious and naturally colorful treat. This watermelon slush is so refreshing and just a bit sweet.

10
Image for Galaxy Drink Ice Cream Soda

Galaxy Drink Ice Cream Soda

There's something about an ice cream soda that's just perfect on a hot summer day. This galaxy drink has an amazing flavor inspired by outer space.

All of these summer drink recipes can, of course, be served throughout the rest of the year. I hope this list of summer drinks for kids inspired you and gave you some ideas for your new favorite summer treat.

Collage of summer drinks for kids including cherry limeade, orange smoothie, blueberry lemonade, dragonfruit smoothie, and watermelon slush.

What’s next? Try these other fun and creative ideas on One Mama’s Daily Drama:

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  1. chbernard says

    13 July, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    These all sound amazing especially the Cherry Limeade! Thanks for joining the Link-It To Me Link Party, I hope you will join us again this week! Pinning 🙂

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    • Keri says

      14 July, 2015 at 12:33 pm

      Thanks!

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