Easy Drink Recipes You Can Make at Home

It may be August but it’s still sweltering hot in the Midwest. After a long day in the heat (even if it’s for a fun activity) all you want to do is kick back and relax with a delicious drink. These easy drink recipes you can make at home have you covered whether you want a refreshing lemonade or something a little stronger at the end of the day.

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I think my kids are starting to go a little stir crazy at home. Tensions are definitely running high in my house. They are just as ready for school to start back up as I am.

Add into that all of the preparations to get ready for the upcoming year and it means a lot less time for all of the fun stuff we’ve been enjoying during the summer. Honestly, I’m hoping for something with a kick come the weekend like some of these delicious ideas below.

 

Peach Lemonade in a Mason Jar with Garnish

Homemade Peach Lemonade (Crystal and Co.)

This delicious sip is perfect for the whole family. It’s cool and refreshing, not to mention, totally easy to make.

 

Tray of watermelon juice in glasses and pitcher

Watermelon Lemonade (Mommy Evolution)

I’m seriously down for anything watermelon so this lemonade is perfect for me. Even better, she teaches you how to make your own watermelon juice so you can flavor a lot more than just lemonade.

 

Pineapple Malibu Slushies garnished with Pineapple Wedges and Paper Umbrellas

Pineapple Malibu Slushie Recipe (Ann’s Entitled Life)

Forget Kona Ice. If you aren’t quite ready for summer to end, enjoy an adult beverage full of summer flavors like this slushie.

 

Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe (Flour on my Face)

More of an iced tea fan? Mix it up with this awesome hibiscus iced tea for a refined take on your favorite drink.

 

Glasses of Strawberry Lemonade Garnished with Lemon Slices

Easy Homemade Strawberry Lemonade (Organized Island)

Yet another amazing lemonade recipe (can you ever really have too many?). This one is sure to be a hit with kiddos and parents alike!

 

Glasses of Frozen Hot Chocolate next to Bottle of Baileys

Bailey’s Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe (Live, Love, Texas)

When you’re wishing for cooler weather and boots, you can’t beat sipping on this frozen hot chocolate. It’s a cool take on a hot treat, pun totally intended.

 

Lemonade in mason jars with paper straws

Copycat Chik-Fil-A Lemonade Recipe (Cincy Shopper)

Obsessed with Chik-Fil-A’s lemonade? Now you can make it from the comfort of your own home with this super yummy recipe!

 

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Starbucks Copycat Red Eye Drink (Julie’s Creative Lifestyle)

Of course, we all need a little something to get us through the day sometimes. You can’t beat a Red Eye when the day seems to drag by. Now you can enjoy this classic combination of coffee and espresso without even leaving the house.

 

Wine slushies next to bottle of white wine

Blackberry Mango Real Fruit White Wine Slushies (The Happy Housie)

Mango is absolutely delicious and another tropical fruit that simply screams summer. These white wine slushies combine mango and blackberry for a totally refreshing and cooling refreshment.

 

Close up of Blackberry Mimosa in Champagne Flute

Refreshing Blackberry Mimosa Recipe (DIY Adulation)

Of course, you also can’t go wrong with a mimosa. This blackberry version is a sweet new way to sip your fave champagne!

 

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There’s no excuse for boring sips with these easy drink recipes you can make at home. Don’t let the chaos of back to school drag you down. Remember to kick back and relax on occasion to keep those stress levels nice and low.

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Refreshing Blackberry Mimosa Recipe

Summer means taking some time for that well-deserved break you earned during the craziness of the school year. Of course, sometimes summer break feels like trading one chaos for another. That’s why vacation are definitely a necessity. It’s time to get into the vacation vibe with this refreshing blackberry mimosa recipe!

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Even when you can’t take a vacation, that doesn’t mean you can’t live like you’re on vacation for a day. A brunch on the deck while you sip on a fresh berry mimosa is an easy way to achieve that. It’s even better with fresh berries.

I haven’t had the time or energy in a few years to invest in growing my own garden. Luckily for me, my momma is there in a clench. She is an amazing gardener and every season her blackberry bush explodes with fruit. So much so that I always end up with tons of blackberries to freeze for the rest of the year. Score!

 

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If you grow your own blackberries, you know that it’s a high-producing bush. That means you don’t have to feel bad about using some of the extra produce in a drink for yourself. The recipe calls for your blackberries to be frozen but it’s just as delicious with fresh berries right off the plant. The frozen ones just keep your drink cooler, longer.

No matter what you choose, it’s a perfect sip for summer!

 

Sugar Container and Frozen Blackberries in Measuring Cup

Blackberry Mimosa Ingredients

 

Frozen Blackberries in Food Processor

Step 1

First, add your blackberries to a food processor. (I love my small KitchenAid one for this.)

 

Pureed Blackberries in Food Processor

Step 2

Puree blackberries until smooth.

 

Sugar on Pureed Blackberries in Food Processor

Step 3

Then add sugar to pureed blackberries.

 

Pureed Sugar and Blackberries in Food Processor

Step 4

Again, pulse in food processor until well combined.

 

Blackberry Mixture in Bottom of Champagne Flute

Step 5

After the blackberries and sugar are mixed, add a few teaspoons of the blackberry mixture to a champagne flute.

 

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Step 6

Top the blackberry mixture with champagne and enjoy!.

How to Remove a Champagne Cork

Have you ever popped a champagne cork only to send it flying and loose half of your champagne? It will never happen again when you use this super simple trick to open your bottle of champagne.

 

Cork on Champagne Bottle

Step 1

First, remove any seals on your bottle.

 

Towel Covering End of Champagne Bottle

Step 2

Then cover the end of the champagne bottle with a towel.

 

Bottle Cork in Towel

Step 3

Lastly, hold the towel to the bottle while pulling out the cork. The towel catches the cork and no crazy overflow or spilling!

 

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The seeds in this delicious and refreshing blackberry mimosa recipe add a fun new texture to your mimosa. It’s definitely a perfect treat for stressed out mommas this summer. Don’t forget to choose the perfect sweetness for your tastes by changing the amount of sugar you use and the champagne type. Try a Brut for a less sweet mimosa. Feel free to play around with it until you find your perfect mix, just maybe not in the same day.

Blackberry Mimosa Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Frozen Blackberries
  • 1-2 tbsp Granulated Sugar (Depending on Sweetness Preference)
  • Champagne of Choice

Instructions

  1. First, add your blackberries to a food processor.
  2. Puree blackberries until smooth.
  3. Then add sugar to pureed blackberries.
  4. Again, pulse in food processor until well combined.
  5. After the blackberries and sugar are mixed, add a few teaspoons of the blackberry mixture to a champagne flute.
  6. Top the blackberry mixture with champagne and enjoy!.

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Refreshing Drinks to Welcome Summer With

It’s time to start getting ready for summer and that means barbecues, bonfires, and relaxing on the deck with an ice cold drink. Here are 8 refreshing drinks to welcome summer with today!

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I’m a bit past the age of enjoying getting soaked in a sprinkler to cool down in the summer. Sitting around in wet clothes just isn’t what it used to be. Instead, I prefer to sip on something cold to cool down while the kiddos enjoy splashing and playing.

It’s always good to have some delicious drinks in your arsenal for the summer. This list has everything from icy cocktails to delicious lemonades. You’ll be ready for every occasion with this deliciousness.

 

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Fresh Squeezed Blackberry Lemonade (Cooking with Carlee)

This delicious recipe is something the whole family can enjoy. Even if you’re just enjoying a dinner on the deck, this is the perfect cold addition to your meal.

 

Pineapple daiquiris with pineapple garnish

Pineapple Daiquiri (Delightful E Made)

Pineapple is a staple flavor of summer and when you want to imbibe, you can’t go wrong with this delicious daiquiri! Tropical and refreshing, it’s a grab-your-girlfriends for a night in kind of drink.

 

Overhead photo of pink drink with strawberries

Starbucks Pink Drink (Sparkles to Sprinkles)

Do you love Starbucks Pink Drink? Now you can make your own delicious version at home with this super easy recipe. No more waiting in line for you, momma!

 

Berry Smoothie in gold dipped glass

Delicious Antioxidant Berry Smoothie Recipe (Simply Blended Smoothies)

Nothing says a refreshing drink treat can’t also be good for you. Get an antioxidant boost with this delicious berry smoothie and cool down on a hot summer day at the same time.

 

Frozen pineapple margarita with fruit garnish

Frozen Pineapple Margarita Recipe (Ann’s Entitled Life)

If daiquiris aren’t your thing but you still want a delicious pineapple drink, then try sipping on this awesome margarita instead. It’s like sipping on summertime itself.

 

Glass of kiwi green juice

Easy Green Juice Recipe (She Saved)

Don’t use the summer as an excuse to ignore your fitness goals. Start your mornings off on the right, delicious foot with this easy green juice recipe.

 

Lemon iced tea smoothie next to lemons

Lemon Iced Tea Smoothie (5 Minutes for Mom)

Lemon and iced tea in a smoothie? Yes, please! Add an extra dose of thickness to your refreshing summer drink and make it a smoothie!

 

Cup of raspberry mimosa with fruit garnish

Tart & Refreshing Raspberry Sparkling Wine Mimosa Recipe (The Happy Housie)

Mimosas are delicious already, but this awesome recipe mixes up the traditional flavors for a surprising and refreshing drink. Add it to your next brunch or save it as a reward for making it through summer in August (if you can wait that long to try it).

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It’s time to bring on the pool parties! These refreshing drinks to welcome summer with are the perfect accessory to any party or relaxing evening on the deck. I can’t wait to try the blackberry lemonade! Which one are you most excited to try? Let me know in the comments!

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