Summer is HOT. Cool it down with a frozen drink. Grab the blender, some ice and go to work on these chilly thrillers.
19 Frozen Drinks You Need to Make This Summer
Updated on Aug. 15, 2024
1/19
Red, White and Blue Frozen Lemonade
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This patriotic drink is as pretty as it is delicious. With cherries, blueberries and lemon juice, we created a striped lemonade that is perfect for a Fourth of July celebration. —Shawn Carleton, San Diego, California
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 229 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (55g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
2/19
Iced Melon Moroccan Mint Tea
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I grow mint on my balcony, and this refreshing beverage is a wonderful way to use it. It combines two of my favorite drinks—Moroccan Mint Tea and Honeydew Agua Fresca. For extra flair, add some ginger ale. —Sarah Batt Throne, El Cerrito, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 81 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.
3/19
Coconut Lover's Frappe
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love frozen beverages, so I wanted to create one similar to those in coffee shops but without coffee as an ingredient. When I drink this frosty treat it's as good as any specialty shop drink but without the hassle or the cost. —Emily Semmelrock, Jewett City, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 468 calories, 23g fat (15g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (54g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
4/19
Strawberry Watermelon Slush
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We like to relax on the back porch with glasses of my slush after a long, hot day. Strawberries and watermelon blend up with lemon juice and sugar for an instant refresher. —Patty Howse, Great Falls, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 112 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
By the way, if you like this, you might appreciate Ina Garten’s pomegranate spritzer, too.
5/19
Pina Colada
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Velvety-smooth texture and a taste of the tropics are what this tropical drink delivers. The easy-to-make pina colada recipe can be mixed and chilled ahead of time. When ready to serve, just blend for a creamy and delicious beverage. —Linda Schend, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 457 calories, 13g fat (10g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 42mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
6/19
Cherry Fruit Smoothies
Total Time
5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You need just four ingredients to blend together these super-fast smoothies for breakfast. Try whipping them up on a hot summer day for a cool and refreshing treat. —Macy Plummer, Avon, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 160 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
7/19
Banana Brunch Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
60-70 servings (10 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A cold glass of refreshing punch really brightens a brunch. It's nice to serve a crisp beverage like this that's more spectacular than plain juice. With bananas, orange juice and lemonade, it can add tropical flair to a winter day. —Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 68 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
8/19
Sensational Slush
Total Time
25 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Colorful and refreshing, this sweet-tart slush has become a family favorite. I freeze the mix in 2- and 4-cup containers so it can be served in small portions for individuals or the whole family. I also freeze crushed strawberries to make preparation simpler. —Connie Friesen, Altona, Manitoba
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 151 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
9/19
Cucumber-Melon Smoothies
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My cool honeydew and cucumber smoothie has only five ingredients. I sometimes add a small avocado to make it extra creamy.—Crystal Schlueter, Babbitt, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 155 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
10/19
Blueberry Lime Slush
Total Time
20 min
Servings
20 servings (1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband's family makes a cranberry beverage for the holidays. I changed it up and serve it this way in winter and summer, when blueberries are in season. —Rebecca Bratsman, Tacoma, Washington
11/19
Mudslide
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
A chilled hurricane glass is the perfect vessel for this mudslide “milkshake”—a blended dessert drink that marries vodka, coffee liqueur, Irish cream and chocolate. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 688 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 67g carbohydrate (57g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
12/19
Hop, Skip and Go
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a different drink for a beer-drinking crowd. It gets a touch of sweetness from lemonade. Make it in a blender for a frothy, fun look or mix in a pitcher for less foam.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 184 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
13/19
Yogurt Breakfast Drink
Total Time
5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sleepyheads will savor this dreamy smoothie. Simply blend yogurt, milk and orange juice concentrate for a fresh start to your day. —Renee Gastineau, Seattle, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 190 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 107mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein.
14/19
Frozen Lemon-Berry Margaritas
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to cool down with this absolutely fantastic frozen margarita recipe. It's slightly icy, thick and perfect for when you need a break. —Julie Hieggelke, Grayslake, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 271 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (65g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein.
15/19
Hazelnut Mocha Smoothies
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This smooth blend of coffee, cocoa and nutty flavors is better than any coffeehouse version we've tried. Try it, and we're sure you will agree. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 474 calories, 27g fat (10g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.
16/19
Red and Blue Berry Lemonade Slush
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delightfully sweet-tart beverage showcases fresh raspberries and blueberries. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 139 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
17/19
Chocolate Chai Frappes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mix chocolate milk with chai tea and get a glass of pure comfort. There’s no more delicious way to cool off on a hot afternoon…or anytime. —Heidi Blanken, Sedro-Woolley, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 96 calories, 2g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 reduced-fat milk.
18/19
Watermelon Margarita
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Summer’s best flavors get frosty in the cocktail we serve at all our backyard shindigs. We mix sun-ripened watermelon and our favorite tequila with just the right amount of ice for a thick and boozy sipper that’s perfect when we’re grilling and chilling.—Alicia Cummings, Marshalltown, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 188 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
19/19
Peachy Keen Daiquiris
Total Time
10 min
Servings
3 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You won’t mind breaking out the blender for these frosty fruit drinks—they’re a breeze to whip up. If you don't have fresh, use frozen peaches. A dash of grenadine gives the golden daiquire a blush of red.—Joan Antonen, Arlington, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without rum and grenadine): 247 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (58g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
