Cold Drinks

Cool off with these ice-cold drink recipes that go beyond coffee and tea. Try lemonades, creamy milkshakes, frappuccinos, and other refreshing drinks perfect for warm days.

Two glasses of creamy pineapple mango lemonade served with a pitcher, garnished with lemon slices, fresh pineapple wedges, and juicy mango chunks.

Creamy Pineapple Mango Lemonade

Creamy pineapple mango lemonade is a tropical twist on homemade lemonade made with fresh pineapple, mango, lemon juice, and sweetened condensed milk. This refreshing summer drink makes a 2-quart pitcher and has the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, creamy, and citrusy flavors.
Two glasses of creamy pineapple mango lemonade served with a pitcher, garnished with lemon slices, fresh pineapple wedges, and juicy mango chunks.
Three glasses of ice-cold watermelon lemonade filled with ice and garnished with lemon wheels, watermelon wedges, and straws for a refreshing summer drink.

Watermelon Lemonade Recipe

Watermelon lemonade is a refreshing summer drink made with fresh watermelon puree, hand-squeezed lemon juice, sugar, and water. This easy watermelon lemonade recipe makes a 2-quart pitcher in about 10 minutes and is simple to double for cookouts, parties, and hot summer afternoons.
Three glasses of ice-cold watermelon lemonade filled with ice and garnished with lemon wheels, watermelon wedges, and straws for a refreshing summer drink.
A glass of ice-cold strawberry hibiscus iced tea garnished with fresh lime and a strawberry, surrounded by strawberries, dried hibiscus flowers, and halved limes for a refreshing summer drink scene.

Strawberry Hibiscus Iced Tea Recipe

Strawberry hibiscus iced tea is a refreshing summer drink made with fresh strawberries, dried hibiscus flowers, lime juice, and simple syrup. This sweet-tart, vibrant drink makes a 2-quart pitcher and is a naturally caffeine-free, ice-cold drink everyone can enjoy.
A glass of ice-cold strawberry hibiscus iced tea garnished with fresh lime and a strawberry, surrounded by strawberries, dried hibiscus flowers, and halved limes for a refreshing summer drink scene.
A refreshing state fair strawberry lemonade in a 32 ounce deli container filled with ice, with another shake-up lemonade, fresh lemons, and strawberries in a berry bowl in the background.

State Fair Strawberry Lemonade (Made in the Cup)

This state fair strawberry lemonade is made fresh right in the cup with real lemons and juicy strawberries. It’s sweet, tart, and shaken to perfection for that classic fair-style flavor. A fun, single-serve summer drink that’s perfect for parties.
A refreshing state fair strawberry lemonade in a 32 ounce deli container filled with ice, with another shake-up lemonade, fresh lemons, and strawberries in a berry bowl in the background.
Ice-cold glass of homemade strawberry lemonade with fresh strawberry pieces and lemon slices, served beside a bowl of sliced strawberries and a halved lemon.

Fresh Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

This refreshing strawberry lemonade recipe is made with real strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and a quick simple syrup. It’s an easy 4-ingredient summer drink that comes together in about 10 minutes and tastes vibrant, fresh, and perfectly balanced.
Ice-cold glass of homemade strawberry lemonade with fresh strawberry pieces and lemon slices, served beside a bowl of sliced strawberries and a halved lemon.
Glass of homemade blueberry lemonade garnished with fresh blueberries and a lemon slice with whole lemon and bowl of blueberries in the background.

Refreshing Homemade Blueberry Lemonade

This homemade blueberry lemonade is fresh, vibrant, and incredibly thirst-quenching. Made with real blueberries, freshly squeezed lemons, sugar, and water, it’s a simple summer drink that tastes sweet, tart, and completely refreshing.
Glass of homemade blueberry lemonade garnished with fresh blueberries and a lemon slice with whole lemon and bowl of blueberries in the background.
Three large deli cups filled with homemade state fair lemonade. There are three whole lemons and three lids next to the drinks. Each lemonade has lots of iced and lemons in it and a slice of lemon on top.

State Fair Lemonade (Shaken in a Deli Cup!)

This state fair-style lemonade is the perfect way to cool off this summer, made by smashing fresh lemon wedges with sugar, then shaking it all up with ice and water in a 32 oz deli cup. It’s easy to make and tastes just like the lemonade served at fairs and food trucks.
Three large deli cups filled with homemade state fair lemonade. There are three whole lemons and three lids next to the drinks. Each lemonade has lots of iced and lemons in it and a slice of lemon on top.
Two glasses filled to the brim with homemade hibiscus iced tea. The drinks are in front of a gallon container of the hibiscus tea. Each drink is garnished with lime and there are a few lime wedges and dried hibiscus petals surrounding the drinks.

Homemade Hibiscus Iced Tea (One-Gallon Recipe)

This bold, refreshing hibiscus iced tea recipe makes a full gallon and is made completely from scratch using dried hibiscus flowers (no tea bags or concentrates needed). It’s also known as Agua de Jamaica and is a naturally caffeine-free herbal iced tea that’s perfect for serving a crowd.
Two glasses filled to the brim with homemade hibiscus iced tea. The drinks are in front of a gallon container of the hibiscus tea. Each drink is garnished with lime and there are a few lime wedges and dried hibiscus petals surrounding the drinks.
A tall glass of Brazilian limeade garnished with a lime twist and round slice of lime. There is a lime and bowl of ice cubes in the background.

Creamy Brazilian Lemonade (Yes, It’s Made with Limes!)

Brazilian lemonade is a creamy, citrusy lime drink made with just 3 ingredients plus water. This easy blender recipe makes about 32 ounces, perfect for sharing at your next backyard barbecue or summer party. This recipe is super refreshing, sweet, and way better than than viral versions that often come out bitter.
A tall glass of Brazilian limeade garnished with a lime twist and round slice of lime. There is a lime and bowl of ice cubes in the background.
A glass of homemade hibiscus lemonade that's filled with ice and garnished with a slice of lemon, mint leaves and a small piece of dried hibiscus flower. The drink has a glass straw in it that is decorated with a glass flower that resembles hibiscus. Behind the lemonade drink is a small bowl filled with lemon slices and a small glass bowl filled with dried hibiscus flowers.

Homemade Hibiscus Lemonade from Scratch

This homemade hibiscus tea lemonade is a fun twist on classic lemonade, with a perfect balance of tart lemon and floral hibiscus. Whether you're sipping solo or serving up something special for summer entertaining, it’s a drink everyone will love!
A glass of homemade hibiscus lemonade that's filled with ice and garnished with a slice of lemon, mint leaves and a small piece of dried hibiscus flower. The drink has a glass straw in it that is decorated with a glass flower that resembles hibiscus. Behind the lemonade drink is a small bowl filled with lemon slices and a small glass bowl filled with dried hibiscus flowers.
Frosted lemonade drink in a tall frosted glass, garnished with lemon slice and lemon zest. The cup has a yellow striped straw in it and is next to a lemon a a few more straws on the counter.

Copycat Chik-fil-A Frosted Lemonade (3-Minute Recipe)

This copycat Chick-fil-A Frosted Lemonade is a sweet and zesty frozen treat that's easy to make at home with just four ingredients. Simply blend together concentrated, freshly squeezed lemonade with vanilla ice cream, and in no time you'll be enjoying a homemade frosted lemonade.
Frosted lemonade drink in a tall frosted glass, garnished with lemon slice and lemon zest. The cup has a yellow striped straw in it and is next to a lemon a a few more straws on the counter.
Glasses of ice cold lemonade next to three lemons and a gallon of homemade lemonade that has a yellow 1 Gallon Lemonade label on it.

One-Gallon Homemade Lemonade Recipe

Freshly squeezed lemon juice is the star of the show in this homemade lemonade recipe which yields 1 gallon of lemonade. You only need 3 ingredients, including 6-8 lemons per gallon to make this big-batch lemonade.
Glasses of ice cold lemonade next to three lemons and a gallon of homemade lemonade that has a yellow 1 Gallon Lemonade label on it.
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