1Iced Sparkling Honey-Lime Red Tea
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Mix up a pitcher of this refreshing iced tea next time you’re having friends over. It brings together red tea, honey, fresh lime juice, and club soda.
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2Margaritas 
Marcus Nilsson
No Triple Sec? No problem. These margaritas have plenty of flavor thanks to the fresh lime juice, agave syrup, and fresh mint.
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3Berry Sangria
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Make the most of summer’s seasonal produce with this sangria. In addition to strawberries and blueberries, you’ll need lemon juice and sparkling rosé.
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4Classic Champagne Cocktail
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Got something to celebrate this summer? Toast the occasion with this elevated champagne cocktail made with lemon zest, sugar, and angostura bitters.
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5Spicy Pickle Bloody Mary
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A summer brunch calls for this flavorful drink. It’s made with prepared horseradish, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepperoncini peppers and plenty of tomato juice. Don’t forget the vodka!
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6Ginger-Peach Soda
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It doesn’t get more summer-y than this. Fresh ginger, ripe summer peaches, fresh mint and chilled seltzer will truly hit the spot on a hot afternoon. Add a splash of rum if you’re in the mood to make it a cocktail.
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7Pomegranate-Thyme Spritz
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This cocktail is perfect any time of year. The homemade pomegranate-thyme syrup takes a little extra time to make, but it’s 100% worth it.
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8Orange-Cranberry Mimosa
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9Berry-Black Tea Punch
Kate Mathis
This dazzling punch makes use of your bundt cake pan. Fill it with lemons, raspberries, and mint, then fill with water and freeze. In a matter of hours, you’ll have this showstopping ice ring that keeps your punch nice and cold all evening long.
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10Apricot Fizz
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This simple but elevated cocktail requires just three ingredients: vodka, apricot nectar, and sparkling wine.
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11Fresh Berry Lemonade
Cedric Angeles
Lemonade with homemade strawberry syrup? Yes, please! It’s the perfect way to jazz up lemonade. Just make sure you have a good mesh sieve on hand to make the delicious syrup for this refreshing sip.
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12Cranberry-Basil Spritzer
Andrew Purcell
This spritzer’s refreshing mix of cranberry and lime hits the spot on a hot summer day — while also incorporating flavors usually enjoyed during cooler weather — for a unique warm-weather drink.
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13Icy Watermelon Granita
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Want a punch of flavor? The undiluted lemonade concentrate adds mouth-watering tartness while the cranberry cocktail juice mellows it with sweetness.
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15Cucumber, Lemon, and Mint Fizz
Johnny Miller
Light, fresh flavors of cucumber, lemon, and mint unite in this ginger ale and tea creation. It’s great for non-fruit lovers since the lemon acts as more of a side character than the main event.
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163-in-1 Agua Fresca
mike garten
Agua fresca, a sugar and water-based drink with a combination of fruits, grains, and/or seeds, is a popular summer beverage. This 3-in-1 recipe lets you customize the central fruit.
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17Rhubarb Lemonade
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Rhubarb may not be your first choice lemonade ingredient but don’t knock it till you try it. It’s an under-appreciated weapon in the kitchen that will have your friends begging for more.
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18Citrus Spritzer
kate sears
This citrus-centric spritzer is the perfect summer brunch drink. Make a large batch and store it in a sealed container to enjoy for several days.
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19Iced Fruit Punch
Helen Norman
In this recipe, the words ‘iced fruit’ are literal. Freeze your favorite fruit juice in ice cube molds to mix later with ginger ale and seltzer water. Play with the amount of iced fruit cubes to find your preferred fruitiness level.
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20Lemon + Mint Slushie
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When we say “easy recipe,” this is what we mean. All it requires is lemonade, mint leaves, ice cubes, and a blender. Then, voila — slushie!
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Kate Franke (she/her) is an editorial assistant in the Hearst Lifestyle Group, covering for Woman’s Day and Good Housekeeping. She loves all things lifestyle, home, and market related. Kate has a BAJMC in Magazine Media and BA in Writing from Drake University. She is a proud ASME alum whose work has appeared in Food Network Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens, Modern Farmhouse Style, Beautiful Kitchens & Baths, and more. Next to writing, Kate’s two favorite things are chai lattes and pumpkin bread!
Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.
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