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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Watermelon-Basil Agua Fresca
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.
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.
Hibiscus-Pomegranate Iced Tea
Ana Cadena
This herbal iced tea blends sour, berry-flavored hibiscus tea with sweet pomegranate juice.
Watermelon Mint Mocktail
Nothing says summer like this refreshing watermelon mint mocktail! It’s light, crisp and made with only a few simple ingredients.
Coconut Blueberry Smoothie
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.
Healthy Gut Tonic with Chia
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.
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.
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.
Blueberry Lemonade
This blueberry lemonade is just sweet enough, with gorgeous color from fresh blueberries. Whole lemons with a thinner skin add flavor without bitterness.
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!
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.
Aloe Smoothie
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.
Spinach-Apple Juice
This healthy spinach-apple juice is a green nutrient powerhouse loaded with calcium for bone health, and vitamins A and C for antioxidants.
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.
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.
