In need of some refreshment? You'll find perfect drink recipes for summer days and balmy nights in our collection of shakes, smoothies and spritzers. See Summer food recipes.
Jamie says: "Sweetened with honey, flavoured with lemon and ginger, a garnish of mint and lots of ice, this refreshing drink is the perfect summer go-to."
There’s nothing better than a cooling, citrus-scented glass of iced tea for ultimate refreshment. This classic lemon iced tea is easy to make at home, and you can ring the changes with your favourite teas and garnishes. Add the sugar for a sweeter drink or leave out for a stronger tea flavour. Master how to make iced tea and you'll be sure to make it again and again.
Cool, refreshing and with a hint of zest, this is the perfect party drink for the whole family at any summer celebration
Enjoy the flavours of a bitter orange Italian aperitif in this easy ice lolly idea. Simply mix Bella Apertini with prosecco and garnish with a slice of orange, then freeze to make the ultimate summer cooler.
Sgroppino is a traditional Italian digestif made from scoops of lemon sorbet topped with prosecco. Serve as a palate cleanser between a multi-course meal or, as an afternoon treat in the sun. Garnish with mint and lemon zest for a touch of riviera class.
Making Spicy margaritas at home couldn’t be easier with our chilli ice cube hack. Give it a go to make this sweet ‘n’ spicy Peach Marg.
The combination of rum and fresh mint leaves in a mojito cocktail is hard to beat, but with an added tangy zing of passionfruit it really brings the cocktail to life
Make this alcohol-free peach pitcher to please any crowd. With a touch of elderflower and rosemary, this fizzy refresher is best served in ice-filled tumblers.
This refreshing, alcohol-free recipe is the perfect day-time summer drink. Zesty lemon, sprigs of rosemary, and a delightful fizz in only 10 minutes.
Turn your lemon spritz into a boozy slushie to keep you cool all summer long. With gin, white wine and lemon juice this sparkling iced cocktail is packed with refreshing summer flavours.
Tequila Sunrise meets Lager Shandy in this Lagertia Sunrise. With orange juice and tequila mixed with your favourite lager, it’s the perfect summer cooler.
Upgrade smoothies with traditional Indian flavours
A classic Italian drink that’s growing in popularity in the UK, this refreshing blend of Aperol, prosecco and soda is very easy to make
This Mexican-inspired cocktail has a fruity twist with juicy frozen mango. Ideal for a hot summer's day, fill up a jug and garnish with jalapeños for a little spice.
Known as “Valencia water”, this simple cocktail is a classic Spanish drink using fresh orange juice, sparkling wine, vodka and gin. As the name suggests, it comes from the Valencia region and it’s the perfect tipple to get your party started
This milkshake-style, non-alcoholic drink made with juicy strawberries and creamy coconut is perfect for summer. Serve it in pretty glasses at a BBQ or simply whip up as a refreshing breakfast smoothie.
Give this refreshing and fruity mocktail a go if you fancy a booze-free BBQ treat
We've upgraded a simple vodka and orange-inspired cocktail with a warm, spiced syrup. This is a summer sharing tipple to impress!
Cucumber gives this classic Cuban punch a cool and refreshing twist. Perfect for summer entertaining, you can make this in advance and just add the ice and water before serving.
This apricot bellini uses peach schnapps for the ultimate retro vibe. Perfect for serving to a crowd as a speedy summer drink, you can even make the apricot purée a few hours ahead and store in the fridge.
Refreshing and zingy, it’s no wonder the margarita is such a classic summer cocktail, perfect for any alfresco evening with friends
A sour can be made with any spirit you like (and aren’t really that sour), and although they require a shaker of some sort, they're easy to make.
Throw a summer party with a batch of these totally irresistible blended frozen watermelon margaritas. Using frozen watermelon balls means this easy cocktail recipe takes just five minutes to whizz together.
A zingy margarita is a classic cocktail, so why not add refreshing grapefruit for a citrusy twist on this tequila-based drink. For even more tanginess, we've added salt and grapefruit zest to the rim.
Looking for a big-batch cocktail for your next BBQ? This make-ahead tequila cocktail is the perfect boozy beverage to enjoy for those evenings in the sun.
Give your Margarita cocktail a fresh twist with this simple tweak on the classic recipe
Make mornings more fun with a DIY smoothie bar. Prepare each of the smoothies below by blitzing them up until smooth, then serve each drink in a separate jug so everyone can pour their own combination and create colourful layers.
Add sweet, citrus and floral notes to gin and you have the perfect cocktail for spring that will see you into summer. Garnish with thyme and lemon zest and enjoy on warm evenings.
This traditional sangria recipe makes for the perfect fruity summer drink and is simple to prepare. Just remember to make the apple juice ice cubes in advance of mixing the punch and to chill it well before serving. Salud!
This delicate twist on the classic mint julep is a definite crowd pleaser
Life's a beach when you're armed with a beautiful Caribbean cocktail. This gorgeous sunset-in-a-glass is made with pineapple, vodka, grenadine and fresh lime juice. Garnish with slices of fresh pineapple and a miniature umbrella.
Gin and fresh lime go perfectly together in this whimsical Lime Daisy cocktail
Made with fragrant mint, raspberries and an optional glug of rum, muddled together with lime and sugar, these vibrant rojitos – think raspberry inspired mojitos – are the perfect al fresco refresher