Summer is all about spending time outside. When the weather gets really hot, nothing beats a day lounging by the pool, drink in hand. Whether you have a yard full of guests or you're enjoying a relaxing solo sesh—or you're really on someone's roof or fire escape—you can't go wrong with one of these refreshing beverages.
Tropical Vibes
Frozen Banana Daiquiri
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My Favorite Pina Colada
![My Favorite Pina Colada.food52](https://images.food52.com/Y-gUZfAbEwgUpL_k7QGop84uQOU=/8b1112a7-9c9d-4353-bf0e-fa1c34144be0--5139324841_822857e7cf_z.jpg)
Mango Lassi
![Mango Lassi.Food52](https://images.food52.com/iAcZADVq829fmf_ZVmF3If6SCZg=/1fc53a26-f17a-4b7d-aed7-5f3773da9901--IMG_3940.jpg)
Something Fruity
Raspberry Acetosa Mojito
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Blackberry Caipirinha
Rhubarb Cordial
![Rhubarb Cordial.Food52](https://images.food52.com/Q9Rf10ywRWb-Fk0rIlhlaRioWUg=/3d9beb7f-0dd8-4860-b47a-e3e3c5994c3c--food52_05-14-13-3052_1-.jpg)
Blueberry Smoothie
Bright Day, Bright Citrus
The Bowery Punch
Southside
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Orange Ginger Mint Sodas
![Orange Ginger Mint Sodas.Food52](https://images.food52.com/zNVD0KRQwWmfOYElg0KcCaYmAmY=/c59c21d8-8849-4535-b343-3ed569c1ba79--food52_07-17-12-3611.jpeg)
Sparkling Rhubarb Lemonade
![Sparkling Rhubarb Lemonade.Food52](https://images.food52.com/upJPtysJ_8fhzRru7swh4zJqWGI=/c5da0bb9-2db4-4eb7-8130-c8c76c5d161e--food52_04-16-13-1814.jpg)
Iced Mint and Citrus Tea
![Iced Mint and Citrus Tea.Food52](https://images.food52.com/8NzLuho_bvZPjS9HrQCNCcbljow=/23a0759c-cd90-4169-91ac-1ec316516e2a--food52_07-17-12-3062.jpg)
Saffron and Cardamom Lemonade Concentrate
![Saffron and Cardamom Lemonade Concentrate.Food52](https://images.food52.com/-VJVt7AlEVAU9KXEMG_dq-URryQ=/fb82ce43-669e-46d7-a449-f6d37a217ff8--05-28-13-lemonade-017.jpg)
Retro Raspberry Lime Rickeys
![Retro Raspberry Lime Rickeys](https://images.food52.com/hghXYiKmWu1e5aIVTo1pRuL3mMA=/c5ef711d-0de1-40df-98ee-b5b8d313e455--042710_0323.jpeg)
The Sip With A Kick
The Michelada
This list was originally published in July 2013. We've updated it with more of the drinks we've enjoyed since. The list gets ever longer.
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