Are you looking for something fun AND cheap to do this summer? Something refreshing to cool you down in the heat? Something NON-ALCOHOLIC? Then you should definitely try our fun summer mocktails! Whether relaxing by the pool or in need of a refreshment after the heat, you’re in the right place!
Sour Shark
Our first drink is bloody good- a Sour Shark! This beverage has vibrant colors that are meant to represent the sparkling blue waters of the ocean, and even an interactive element that we’re sure will dazzle you! To make this, you will need…
-1 cup Blue Gatorade
-½ cup Sprite
-1 tbsp Grenadine
-Gummy Sharks (Optional)
First, mix the Gatorade and Sprite into a chilled glass over ice. For a fun decoration twist, add blue gummy sharks on top of the liquid beverage. When ready to drink, pour the grenadine syrup into the Gatorade and Sprite mixture, and watch as the red syrup seeps into the blue waters. Watch out- it’s a shark attack!
Pink Fizz
Our next drink is as delicious as it is pink– it’s a Pink Fizz! This drink is the perfect thirst quencher for anyone who is a fan of fizzy drinks that pack a delicious punch. And, best of all, have we mentioned that it’s pink!? This recipe calls for…
-1 ½ cup Strawberry Lemonade
-1 cup Sprite
-1 fresh lemon
Pour both the lemonade and the Sprite simultaneously over a cup of ice. With the lemon, squeeze some fresh lemon juice into the glass to taste, as well as some lemon zest if you desire. Add a lemon slice to the rim of the cup, and you’re ready to sip!
Tropical Tango
The next concoction is sure to have you coming back for seconds: the Tropical Tango! This sweet blend of different fruits- with a tropical island twist- is sure to be a hit at any pool party or beach get-together. You will need…
-1 ½ cup red Gatorade
-1 cup lemonade
-½ cup Sprite
-1 lemon OR 1 tangerine
In a cup over ice, pour your Gatorade and lemonade together and stir. While gently stirring, add in the Sprite. Add fresh lemon juice OR fresh juice from a tangerine, and stir that in as well. Garnish with a lemon slice or tangerine slice, and you’re ready to sit back and relax as if you’re on vacation. It’s five o’clock somewhere, right?
Shirley Temple
And last but not least, a family favorite, the Shirley Temple! It’s a classic beverage loved by those young and old, and it never goes wrong. Shirley Temples are perfect for kids of all ages; it’s the ideal sweet treat for those hot summer days.
To make this classic, you will need:
-1 cup Sprite
-3 tbsp Grenadine syrup
-Maraschino cherries (optional garnish)
We recommended pouring the Sprite over ice for optimal flavor. Add the grenadine syrup, and gently stir it in until the entire beverage is the same shade of red. You can garnish additionally with fresh mint leaves and cherries. For a twist, add concentrated lime syrup for a hint of limey kick. And there you have it- a classic that everyone will absolutely love! Enjoy!
