Pineapple Shake
A few sips of this fruity shake and you'll be transported straight to the tropics ― especially if you add the splash of optional rum.
Recipe: Pineapple Shake
Raspberry Lemonade
Fresh raspberries give this sweet-tart quencher its vivid red hue. Set a pitcher of it on your table for instant color.
Recipe: Raspberry Lemonade
Chocolate Fizz
Chocolate lovers will swoon over this rich, fizzy treat. Give it a good mix in a cocktail shaker full of ice before serving for the ultimate cooling effect.
Recipe: Chocolate Fizz
Grasshopper Milkshake
Cookies and ice cream in one luscious package ― call it a drink or make it dessert!
Recipe: Grasshopper Milkshake
Watermelon Granita
A little lime and a lot of watermelon make this icy granita a sweet, refreshing snack. To serve, spoon large flakes into chilled glasses or bowls and garnish with a wedge of watermelon.
Persian Carpet
Chef and restaurateur Amaryll Schwertner makes magical drinks out of ordinary fruits and vegetables. Cucumber and mint cool this one down, yogurt smooths it out, and seltzer water jazzes it up.
Recipe: Persian Carpet
Mojitos
The secret to a perfect mojito is lots of fresh mint. Double the recipe for the mint syrup if you're planning to make more than one batch of these refreshing summer drinks.
Blueberry-Coconut Slush
A tall glass of this creamy, fruity drink will turn a hot day into a cool treat.
Recipe: Blueberry-Coconut Slush