25 Cool Drinks for a Hot Day

Mix equal parts hibiscus tea and ginger ale for a sparkling summer drink.

Despite its name, ginger beer is a kid-friendly summer drink. This homemade version can be served on its own, or can help you kick your standard Moscow Mule or Dark and Stormy up a notch. 

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Instant espresso gives a low-cal cool drink some kick.

Top a ginger ale–cranberry juice combo with scoops of raspberry sorbet.

Spice up a refreshing green iced tea with the flavors of fresh ginger and mint.

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This summer drink is as juicy and refreshing as a slice of watermelon on a sweltering afternoon.

Slightly tart and brisk, this is a mocktail for grown-ups. 

Pineapple sweetens the tang of ginger ale for a cool drink with tropical vibes.

Serve this fruit-and-herb blend as a nonalcoholic sipper or spike it with bourbon. 

Give the traditional summer cooler a tweak with your favorite fresh fruit and herbs. 

A frothy concoction of ice cream and berries is a sweet, satisfying treat, especially when the weather swelters.

This cranberry-apple-strawberry mash-up gets extra kick from a sugary rim garnish. 

Triple Sec and lime give a margarita zest—and you can't beat this classic summer cocktail for helping you cool off.

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Thank rum for this mango concoction's tropical punch. 

This fresh cocktail is the perfect blend of tequila, grapefruit juice and an easy-to-make lemongrass simple syrup.

This classic tropical cocktail combines pineapple, lime, and maraschino cherry juice with rum and Curacao for a fun and festive drink. (Don't forget the pineapple and maraschino garnish!)

Club soda adds fizz to white wine and a veritable fruit medley for a light, summery take on the standard sangria.

Bubbles dance on the tongue with this fruit-flavored sipper that requires just two ingredients—passion fruit nectar and sparkling wine. 

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Cucumber meets sake in an invigorating, cool cocktail. 

Transport yourself to a tropical beach (or your favorite Disney park) with this fun pineapple-and-coconut frozen concoction.

A vodka-and–club soda mix is chock-full of fresh fruit.

Freeze your favorite rosé into ice cubes so you can blend together this easy cocktail recipe for your next happy hour. 

Freshen up gin with an extra punch of herbs from your garden. 

Turn this popular vodka-and-ginger-beer cocktail into a slushy to help you really keep your cool. 

Cherry and lime make the perfect sweet-tart combination for this summery cocktail.