Summer vacations are in full force! If yours is coming soon, you’re probably making a list of what clothing, food, and drinks you’ll want to pack. Mixed drinks are expensive to buy on vacation and you may get sick of your plain water bottles. Beverage Universe wants you to enjoy your drinks as much as the sand, so we’ve provided you with a list of 5 drinks to make while you’re enjoying your time under the sun.
Pineapple-Orange Sherbert Punch
When you think of summer vacation, fruity drinks may come to mind. If that sounds like something you’d crave, you’ll want to make this pineapple-orange sherbert punch for you and your family. All you need is 1 carton of softened orange sherbet, 1 can (46 oz) of pineapple juice, 7 cups of Hawaiian Punch (chilled), and 1 liter of ginger ale. Find the steps to this recipe, here.
Cherry-Infused Dr. Pepper Punch
Dr. Pepper is delicious by itself, but make it into a punch and you have a real treat. Serve this to your friends and family on the back deck overlooking the Finger Lakes and relax. This simple punch requires 2 liters of Dr. Pepper, 1 bottle (32 oz) of pure cherry juice or pom-cherry juice, 1 liter of ginger ale, 1 jar of maraschino cherries (undrained), 1 cup of pomegranate arils, and crushed ice. Find out how to make this, here.
Blueberry Moscow Mule Mocktails
Moscow Mules are great at any party, but this blueberry Moscow Mule mocktail is delicious and can be served to everyone in the family! Take those copper mugs out, get into your hammock, and sip. All you need is a ¼ cup of fresh blueberries, ½ a lime (juice only), 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 (9 oz) ginger beer, and crushed ice. Need the step-by-step process? Find it, here.
Orange Creamsicle Shirley Temple
Ahhh, let’s bring back those childhood memories of running around the beach house with 2-too many Shirley Temples, but this time with a twist! This orange creamsicle Shirley Temple is refreshing, sweet, and might just be everyone’s new favorite drink. Just be sure to pack 1 tablespoon of orange sparkling sugar, go grab ½ a cup of crushed ice, a ½ cup of orange soda, 1 tablespoon of grenadine, Maraschino cherries with stems, and sliced oranges for garnish! Check out the full recipe!
Rainbow Coconut Water Spritzers
If you love to take pictures of your food and drinks for Instagram, you might want to portrait mode this one! This colorful, tasty drink could get 50 likes - at least! Just get a handful of fresh raspberries, strawberries, cherries, peaches, pineapples, lime slices, fresh mint, blueberries, blackberries, 16 oz of coconut water, and 8 oz of flavored seltzer like vanilla or coconut! Check out how to make it, here!
With these suggestions, your summer vacation drinks will not disappoint. If you want to turn them into more of a party, add whatever alcohol you think will go well with these recipes! If not, enjoy these how they are with your friends and family! Before you leave, make sure to go to www.beverageuniverse.com where you can find all of the ingredients you need for these recipes! Be prepared ahead of time and enjoy your vacation.