At Hurom, we’re all about making healthy choices, and when it comes to summer drinks, our approach is the same. Fresh ingredients juiced to perfection for the maximum retention of nutrients and, of course, flavor.
Get ready to take your summer juicing game to the next level with these 20 drink recipes I’m about to list. They’re fun, easy to make, and healthy.
Best Ingredients to Juice in June, July, and August
June, July, and August bring a wide range of fresh fruits that are ideal for summer drink recipes. Cucumbers, watermelons, berries, mangoes, peaches, and nectarines are the best ingredients to juice in summer, as they’re in season and quite refreshing.
In the summer, you should juice ingredients with high water content, like cucumber, celery, melon, and watermelon. They’re light, refreshing, and hydrating, which is what you want on a hot summer day.
Berries, such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, hit their peak early to mid-summer. They are packed with antioxidants and add natural sweetness to any juice blend.
I also like to mix some veggies in my summer juicing to ensure I get the health benefits. Leafy greens like spinach and kale grow well early in the summer and can be juiced alongside apples or citrus to balance their bitterness.
Stone fruits, such as peaches and nectarines, which ripen in July and August, are also perfect for summer drinks (with and without alcohol).
Non-Alcoholic Summer Drinks for Holidays
Let’s start with some refreshing non-alcoholic summer drinks you can easily make at home with your Hurom juicer. These mocktails skip the added sugars found in store-bought juices and rely on fresh ingredients for real flavor.
1. Citrus Sunrise Cooler
This fresh mix of citrus fruits and pomegranate is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. It’s perfect for cooling down on a summer morning. The tangy-sweet profile is bright and refreshing, especially when served over ice.
Estimated calories per serving: 128 calories
Ingredients:
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1 orange, peeled
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½ grapefruit, peeled
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1 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions:
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Wash and prepare all the ingredients
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Add them into the hopper of your Hurom juicer.
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Extract the juice and give it a stir
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Add ice cubes and enjoy.
2. Mango Pineapple Cooler
This tropical non-alcoholic summer drink blends mango and pineapple for a sweet, smooth, and tangy flavor. Mango adds richness, while pineapple supports digestion thanks to bromelain, an enzyme that helps break down proteins. It works well as a light mocktail to enjoy with lunch or dinner
Estimated calories per serving: 145 calories
Ingredients:
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½ cup mango
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½ cup pineapple juice or 1 cup pineapple chunks
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½ lime
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2-3 fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions:
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Prepare ingredients.
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Add all the ingredients to your Hurom juicer.
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Extract the juice and transfer to a glass.
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Add ice cubes, garnish with mint leaves, and serve.
3. Coconut Mojito Mocktail
This is one of my favorite summer drinks. It’s light, hydrating, and comes together in minutes. This hydrating mocktail combines the electrolytes of coconut water with the tangy flavor of lime and the cooling aroma of mint. It's the perfect non-alcoholic refresher for hot afternoons.
Estimated calories per serving: 52 calories
Ingredients:
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¾ cup coconut water
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2 tbsp fresh lime juice
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6–8 mint leaves
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½ cup crushed ice (optional)
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1 tsp honey or agave (optional, +9 calories if added)
Instructions:
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Muddle mint leaves gently in a glass to release flavor.
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Add lime juice and coconut water.
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Add crushed ice and stir well.
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Sweeten with honey or agave if desired.
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Garnish with a mint sprig and serve cold.
Summer Drinks for Cocktail Parties
Of course, when it comes to summer drinks, there have to be summer cocktails. Here are my favorite picks besides the usual frozen margaritas and sangrias:
4. Sea Breeze
Light, crisp, and slightly tart, the Sea Breeze is a classic and easy summer cocktail that combines vodka with fruit juices for a refreshing beach vibe. The superfood cranberry offers a touch of sweetness, balanced by the bitterness of grapefruit. Plus, cranberries are known for promoting urinary tract health.
Estimated calories per serving: 180 calories
Ingredients:
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1½ oz vodka
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3 oz cranberry juice (2 cups of cranberries)
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½ grapefruit
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Lime wedge (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
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Add the cranberries and grapefruit to your Hurom juicer and extract their juice.
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
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Add vodka, cranberry juice, and grapefruit juice.
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Shake gently and strain into a chilled highball glass over fresh ice.
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Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
5. Tequila Sunrise
The Tequila Sunrise delivers tropical flavor with a smooth citrus base and a dramatic swirl of grenadine. It’s a poolside favorite with a gentle sweetness. Since it uses tequila, it can be somewhat strong, so take it easy with these.
Estimated calories per serving: 190 calories
Ingredients:
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1½ oz tequila
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1 orange, peeled
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½ oz grenadine
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Orange slice & maraschino cherry (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
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Make the fresh orange juice with your Hurom juicer.
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Fill a tall glass with ice.
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Pour in the tequila and orange juice and stir gently.
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Slowly drizzle grenadine over the top (it will settle at the bottom to create the signature “sunrise” effect.)
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Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry. Do not stir before serving.
6. Bay Breeze
This tropical take on the Sea Breeze swaps grapefruit for pineapple, adding a sweeter, fruitier profile. It’s light, fruity, and easy to sip on a hot day. And as I mentioned earlier, pineapple is great for digestion, so this drink can pair well with summer meals.
Estimated calories per serving: 185 calories
Ingredients:
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1½ oz vodka
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2 oz cranberry juice (1½ cups cranberries)
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2 oz pineapple juice (1 cup pineapple chunks)
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Pineapple wedge (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
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Juice the cranberries and pineapple in your Hurom juicer.
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Fill a shaker with ice.
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Combine vodka, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice.
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Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
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Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
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Serve immediately.
Looking for more cocktail recipes? Check out these recipes for cocktails and popsicles from Hurom!
Summer Drinks for Kids
Fresh juice is a great way to keep kids hydrated during summer. Using fresh, cold-pressed juice is better than giving them those sugary drinks. Your kids will love these tasty drinks.
7. Watermelon Lemonade Splash
This kid-friendly drink combines juicy watermelon with zesty lemon for a naturally refreshing treat. Watermelons boost hydration and provide essential electrolytes. This summer drink is ideal for your kids after outdoor play or a visit to the park.
Estimated calories per serving: 90 calories
Ingredients:
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1 cup watermelon chunks
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½ lemon
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1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
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½ cup cold water
Instructions:
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Prepare the watermelon by dicing it into large pieces.
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Place the watermelon chunks and lemon in the Hurom juicer.
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Extract the juice into the juice container.
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Transfer it into a large glass, add the honey or agave syrup, cold water, and stir.
8. Tropical Fruit Punch
You can’t go wrong with a tropical fruit punch in the sweltering heat of summer. And kids love the sweet flavour of it. This recipe combines some of the sweetest tropical fruits that are easily available everywhere.
Estimated calories per serving: 112 calories
Ingredients:
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1 cup mango
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½ cup pineapple chunks
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1 orange, peeled
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½ cup chilled club soda
Instructions:
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Prepare the mango, pineapple, and orange.
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Place the fruits in the hopper of your Hurom juicer.
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Extract the fresh juice and transfer it into a glass.
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Pour and mix in the club soda right before serving.
9. Apple Berry Cooler
Take apple juice to the next level with berries. The citrusy flavor of apples is balanced perfectly by the sweetness of berries. I recommend using strawberries and blueberries, but you can add other types if you have those.
Estimated calories per serving: 95 calories
Ingredients:
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1 apple, cored
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2 cups mixed berries
Instructions:
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Add the ingredients to the hopper of your Hurom juicer.
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Press the button and extract the juice.
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Add ice cubes or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Summer Drinks for BBQ
Summer calls for outdoor barbeques, especially on weekends or holidays. Although beer is typically the go-to drink with barbeque, you can make yours even more special with signature drinks. The recipes below complement smoky grilled dishes and bring something a little different to the table.
10. Spicy Pineapple Ginger Juice
Bold and tropical with a zesty kick, this juice combines sweet pineapple with fresh ginger and lime for a spicy, tangy treat. A dash of chili powder adds optional heat. The ginger in this juice will also aid digestion, so you don’t feel bloated after eating all that meat.
Estimated calories per serving: 85 calories
Ingredients:
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1 cup pineapple chunks
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1 inch piece of ginger
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½ lime
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A pinch of chili powder (optional)
Instructions:
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Feed the pineapple, ginger, and lime into the Hurom juicer.
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Extract the juice.
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Mix in the chilli powder (optional) and serve with ice cubes.
11. Smoky Tomato Lime Juice
This savory, smoky drink pairs perfectly with grilled dishes. It’s somewhat inspired by a non-alcoholic Bloody Mary and packs in anti-inflammatory and immunity-boosting benefits of tomatoes. It’s a little tangy and spicy, so it may not be ideal for everyone, but it’s definitely worth trying.
Estimated calories per serving: 50 calories
Ingredients:
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2 tomatoes
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½ lime
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⅛ tsp smoked paprika
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A pinch of salt
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¼ cup cold soda
Instructions:
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Juice the tomatoes and lime in your Hurom juicer.
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Add in the paprika, salt, and soda.
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Stir the drink well and serve.
12. Blueberry Mint Iced Tea
Lemon and peach iced tea are so mainstream. Bring the magic of blueberry mint iced tea to make your barbecue special. It contains blueberries, which are a good source of disease-fighting antioxidants. But the real hero in this drink recipe is the fresh mint. Those leaves have a naturally cool effect on the taste buds, but they also aid in digestion and may even improve brain function.
Estimated calories per serving: 69 calories
Ingredients:
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1 cup blueberries
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5 Peppermint teabags
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1 tbsp honey
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6-8 mint leaves
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500 ml of water
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½ cup ice (optional)
Instructions:
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Juice the blueberries in your Hurom juicer.
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In a kettle, boil 500 ml of water and add the tea bags.
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Add blueberry juice and mint leaves.
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Remove the tea bags and mint leaves.
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Let the mixture cool down.
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Serve over ice and garnish with more mint leaves.
13. Grilled Peach Lemonade
This one is a personal favorite. It uses caramelized grilled peaches that add a deep, smoky sweetness to classic lemonade. Peaches are a good source of vitamin A, C, niacin, and folate, all of which are essential micronutrients that support various functions in the body. And that final splash of sparkling water lifts the drink and balances out the rich peach notes.
Estimated calories per serving: 105 calories
Ingredients:
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½ cup grilled peach puree or juice
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3 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp honey
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½ cup sparkling water
Instructions:
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Grill halved peaches until lightly charred,
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Puree the peaches in a blender or juice them in your juicer if you want a lighter consistency.
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In a pitcher or glass, combine peach puree or juice, lemon juice, and honey until well blended.
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Add sparkling water and stir gently.
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Serve over ice with a grilled peach slice as a garnish.
Summer Drinks for Fourth of July
If you’re planning to watch the Fourth of July fireworks, do so sipping on these summery drinks:
14. Red, White & Blueberry Juice
Festive and colorful, this layered juice combines sweet strawberry, cooling coconut water, and tangy blueberry in a patriotic trio. The key is pouring each layer slowly for a striking visual effect. It’s a much better alternative to creating drinks with syrups that contain artificial colors.
Estimated calories per serving: 88 calories
Ingredients:
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1 cup strawberries
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½ cup coconut water
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1 cup blueberry juice
Instructions:
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Juice the strawberries and blueberries separately in your Hurom juicer.
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Chill all juices beforehand.
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Pour strawberry juice into the bottom of a clear glass.
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Slowly add coconut water over the back of a spoon to create the white middle layer.
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Repeat with blueberry juice to form the top layer.
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Serve immediately with a straw, just before stirring for the best effect.
15. Firecracker Citrus Punch
This is another citrusy recipe bursting with flavor and natural fizz. This punch combines bold blood orange juice and lemonade with sparkling soda for a refreshing blend. This can be a non-alcoholic alternative to Aperol Spritz.
Estimated calories per serving: 102 calories
Ingredients:
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1 blood orange
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½ lemon
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¼ cup sparkling lemon soda
Instructions:
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Add the blood orange and lemon to your Hurom juicer.
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Extract the juice and pour it into a glass.
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Add sparkling lemon soda and stir gently.
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Serve over ice and enjoy immediately.
Summer Juice to Enjoy at the Beach or Pool
Juices that feel light, cooling, and tropical are perfect when you're under the sun. These blends work well in insulated tumblers and can keep you refreshed without feeling heavy.
16. Pineapple Coconut Chiller
This one reminds me of a pina colada, but it’s lighter and made with only fresh ingredients. I like to freeze the pineapple before juicing it, which creates a sorbet-like texture that feels extra cold and refreshing. Then I pour in coconut water to make it smoother and easier to drink. Pineapple is also rich in antioxidants, which may help reduce inflammation and support recovery after a long day outdoors.
Estimated calories per serving: 80 calories
Ingredients:
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1½ cups pineapple or 1 cup pineapple juice
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½ cup coconut water
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1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions:
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Juice the pineapple in your juicer.
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Combine pineapple juice, coconut water, and lime juice in a shaker or tall glass.
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Add crushed ice and stir thoroughly.
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Serve immediately with a pineapple wedge or lime round if desired.
17. Mango Mint Splash
Sweet mango meets fresh lime and mint for a juicy splash that feels both cooling and exotic. The soda is optional, but I highly recommend it. Besides, mango is one of those sweet treats you can consume guilt-free. According to a 2023 research, mango contains bioactive compounds, like mangiferin, that may help reduce inflammation, support healthy blood pressure, and improve insulin sensitivity
Estimated calories per serving: 100 calories
Ingredients:
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½ medium-sized mango or 1 cup mango chunks
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½ lime
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5-6 fresh mint leaves
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½ cup chilled soda water or still water
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1 tsp honey (optional, +28 calories if added)
Instructions:
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First, juice the mango in your Hurom juicer.
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In a glass, gently muddle the mint leaves.
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Add mango juice, lime juice, and honey (if using).
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Top with chilled soda or still water.
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Stir gently and serve over ice for extra chill.
18. Berry Citrus Wave
If you like frozen drinks by the pool, this one is for you. You can use store-bought frozen berries or freeze fresh ones yourself. Either way, you’ll get a refreshing drink that’s naturally sweet and full of essential vitamins.
Estimated calories per serving: 92 calories
Ingredients:
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1 cup strawberries
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1 cup blueberries
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1 orange
Instructions:
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Juice the orange first in your Hurom juicer and keep it separate.
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Then thaw the berries slightly and juice them.
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In a glass, mix the two juices and serve.
Low-Cal Summer Drinks
Summer drinks don’t need to be heavy on calories. Most of the drinks I’ve listed above are under 100 kcal per serving. But if you’re extra cautious and want low-calorie but refreshing drinks, here are some ideas.
19. Cucumber Lime Detox Juice
Cucumber is low in calories and perfect for a light, hydrating summer drink. I know cucumber water can be boring, so I added some zesty lime and fresh mint to this recipe. This combo also helps hydrate your body and your skin, which matters even more in hot weather.
Estimated calories per serving: 22 calories
Ingredients:
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½ English cucumber
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¼ lime
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6–8 mint leaves
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½ cup cold water
Instructions:
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Juice the cucumber, lime, and mint together in your Hurom juicer.
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Pour into a glass and add cold water.
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Stir well or shake with ice.
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Serve chilled with a cucumber slice or mint sprig.
20. Celery Green Refresher
This low-calorie green juice blends celery, spinach, and lemon into a light, tangy drink that’s rich in essential nutrients. Celery is a great source of vitamin K, while spinach adds fiber and plant-based iron. It’s a simple way to refresh and recharge. For best results, use a juicer that handles fibrous ingredients like celery with ease.
Estimated calories per serving: 30 calories
Ingredients:
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2 celery stalks
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1 cup spinach, chopped
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½ lemon
Instructions:
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Add the celery, spinach, and lemon to your Hurom juicer.
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Extract the juice.
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Stir well and serve over ice.
Don’t Forget to Hydrate This Summer!
These summer drink recipes are all you need to stay hydrated. You can also make these drinks for your family and friends during summer gatherings like Labor Day, barbeques, or long weekend get-togethers.
I always recommend juicing fresh ingredients when it comes to making drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. And if you have a cold-press juicer like Hurom, juicing becomes even more convenient and healthy.
Invest in your health with Hurom and create stunning, tasty, and healthy drinks this summer.
FAQs
What is the most popular summer drink?
Lemonade is often considered the most popular summer drink. It’s easy to make, refreshing, and widely loved. Variations like strawberry lemonade, mint lemonade, and orange lemonade are also common choices during hot weather.
Which alcoholic drink is the best for summer?
The best alcoholic summer drink is a light and fruity cocktail like a Mojito, a Margarita, or a Tequila Sunrise. They’re typically served cold, made with tropical or citrus ingredients, and have a low to moderate alcohol content. Ingredients like mint, orange, and pineapple make them especially refreshing in hot weather.
Which ingredients in summer drinks help with hydration?
Cucumber, watermelon, and coconut water can help hydrate your body. These foods have a high water content and are rich in electrolytes, such as potassium and magnesium. Adding a pinch of sea salt can also improve hydration.
Can I put ice cubes into a juicer for summer drinks?
No, ice cubes should not be placed in most slow or cold-press juicers. Ice may damage the auger and internal parts. It’s best to juice your ingredients first and then add ice cubes to the glass afterward for chilling.
Which summer drinks help cool the body naturally?
Drinks made with watermelon, cucumber, mint, coconut water, and lemon are known to cool the body, especially if you make chilled drinks with these ingredients.
Can Hurom juicers handle summer fruits like mangoes, watermelons, and cherries?
Yes, Hurom juicers can handle watermelons, mangoes, cherries, and many other summer fruits well. You only need to remove large pits or seeds like those in mangoes or peaches. Smaller pits like those in cherries don’t need to be removed.