Food Recipe Collections & Favorites 10 Refreshing Frozen Drinks to Sip on This Summer These summertime sips will keep you cool no matter how hot the temperature rises. By Carissa Chesanek Carissa Chesanek Carissa Chesanek is a food, spirits, and lifestyle writer with more than 13 years of experience in the industry. She loves researching new trends, chatting with chefs, mixologists, and home experts about their craft, and creating well-researched, fun copy for her readers. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on June 29, 2024 Close Photo: StudioThreeDots/Getty Images Summer is all about being outdoors in the warm sunshine while enjoying a cool and refreshing beverage. However, when those dog days of summer hit and the heat is sweltering, we know that not just any ol’ drink will do. These are days that call for a frozen drink to quench your thirst. Whether you’re in the mood for something spiked or looking to keep it spirit-free, we have you covered with these easy frozen drink recipes. 01 of 10 Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri Getty Images Nothing feels more like a vacation than sipping on this frozen classic. A mix of sweet and sour makes this summertime favorite a treat whether you enjoy it in the backyard, dining indoors, or on a beach getaway. Mix rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and frozen strawberries for a delectable drink that's easy to make in big batches for a crowd. GET THE RECIPE 02 of 10 Frozen Blueberry Lemonade Charles Masters If you’re hankering for something cool and fruity without the alcohol, this lemonade slushie will be your go-to this summer. It’s super refreshing so it will quench your thirst fast and only requires a handful of ingredients, including blueberries, lemonade, and fresh mint leaves. GET THE RECIPE 03 of 10 Frozen Rosé Frosé bhofack2 Summer isn’t here without a Frosé! As one of the most popular summertime sips, this potent frozen rosé is not only a slushie, but also a sangria in one. A pretty pink drink that is easy to make and even easier to customize make this a hit for the adults who want to stay cool all summer long. GET THE RECIPE Sub in cherries, raspberries, or watermelon instead of strawberries if you prefer. One of our readers said they substituted the regular vodka with strawberry flavored vodka, which we agree sounds so good. 04 of 10 Tropical Creamsicle Smoothie Greg DuPree Looking for a refreshing and filling way to start your day? This smoothie will do the trick. It’s made with mango, carrots, and apple cider vinegar, so it’s good for you but also naturally sweet and tangy. Plus, the coconut milk you drizzle in the glass makes it look and taste more like a creamsicle you grew up with than a good-for-you adult breakfast smoothie. GET THE RECIPE 05 of 10 Boozy Watermelon Slushie Getty Images Nothing says “summer” quite like a sweet and juicy watermelon. When you add a little bit of booze, you have the perfect adult beverage to sip on when it’s hot out—but you can also omit the alcohol if you like, too! All it takes is chunks of frozen, seedless watermelon with ice, lime juice, orange juice, simple syrup, and either rum or vodka, and your tastebuds will be enjoying pure bliss. GET THE RECIPE 6 Refreshing Watermelon Mocktail Recipes To Sip on All Summer Long 06 of 10 Boozy Cold Brew Slushies wmaster890/Getty Images Calling all coffee lovers out there—this slushie is for you. If you love an iced coffee and also can’t get enough espresso martinis, you’ll be sure to enjoy sipping on this boozy cold brew concoction this summer. It's made with Irish cream and vodka, but what really makes this drink come together is the optional topping of cinnamon, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream that makes it a spiked dessert-in-a-glass. GET THE RECIPE 07 of 10 Sunset Daiquiris RealSimple.com We love a traditional daiquiris like anyone else, but this version is it's more colorful cousin that makes a great backyard drink during the warmer months. This recipe uses pineapple, mango, and strawberries, but try adding different fruits to switch up the variations depending on what you're craving. GET THE RECIPE 08 of 10 Amaretto Sour Slushie Dawn Perry Anyone who is a fan of the classic Amaretto sour with its almond-flavored Italian liquor will surely appreciate it in slushie form this summer. While the original is shaken and then poured over ice, this one is pulsed to perfection with ice in a blender before garnished with the traditional orange slice and maraschino cherry. GET THE RECIPE 09 of 10 Boozy Apple Cider Slushie J Muckle; Styling: Rebekah Peppler This apple cider slushie makes a great option towards the end of the summer when we're really itching for fall, but it's still too hot out for warm cider. Enjoy all those fall flavors by creating a spiked granita made of bourbon, apple cider, and spiced brown sugar syrup before freezing. Enjoy with an apple slice for garnish. GET THE RECIPE 10 of 10 Boozy Dole Whip Debbie Galbraith/Getty Images If you’ve been to a Disney park before, there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed a Dole Whip drink made of frozen banana, frozen pineapple, and coconut milk which makes for a super creamy hot-weather treat. Now, you can enjoy the fan-favorite smoothie without going to the resort thanks to this recipe that calls for all the same ingredients. You can enjoy it alcohol-free easy enough, but a splash of chilled coconut rum adds a little something extra for the adults. GET THE RECIPE Was this page helpful? 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