Cool down and kick off the party with these delicious summer drinks for kids. Spiked adult versions will help weary parents beat the heat, too.
By Today's Parent
Updated Aug 02, 2019Photo: Dillon Cools and Maggie Naylor
Cocktail time—and mocktail time for the kids. This mix of coconut water and pineapple juice is totally refreshing. Get the recipe: Pineapple Mojitos
Fresh juicy peaches, vanilla yogurt and a little orange juice is how you make an orange creamsicle in a cup. Get the recipe: Peach Creamsicle Smoothie
At your next barbecue, serve up two pitchers of this sweet-tart bev. A fruit-filled one for the kids and one spiked with Limoncello for the grownups. Get the recipe: Watermelon Lemonade
Your classy kid will love sipping at this fizzy mocktail. Get the recipe: Sangria Berry Mocktail
Stir white grape juice with watermelon and raspberries for the kids—and add a bottle of chilled rosé for the adults. Get the recipe: Watermelon Sangria
A little mango purée goes a long way. Stir it up with soda water for the kids and white rum for you! Get the recipe: Mango Mojitos
Hot summer days call for fancy tea parties. Brew some lemon tea and add frozen lemonade and soda water for a real fancy time. Get the recipe: Lemon Tea Spritzer
It’s sometimes too hot to eat, this protein-packed smoothie is a clever cheat. Greek yogurt makes it thick and creamy. Get the recipe: High-Protein Smoothie
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