25 Most Refreshing Summer Juice Recipes [COCKTAIL and Popsicle Recipes Included]

As the sun beats down and temperatures rise, there's nothing quite like quenching your thirst with a cold, refreshing beverage.

Picture yourself lounging by the pool, the gentle breeze carrying the tantalizing aroma of freshly pressed juices your way. Close your eyes and imagine taking a sip of a vibrant, nutrient-packed juice that cools you down and invigorates your senses.

That's the magic of summer juices. In this article, I'll give you 25 summer juice recipes to enjoy by the poolside, with your backyard barbecue menu, or in your living room.

Let's begin. 

Why Drink Fruit Juices in the Summer?

Fruit juices are an aromatic choice for summer drinks. But even better than that, they have a host of health benefits. For example, a simple cup of water can hydrate me – or you – well enough. However, a glass of fresh fruit juice has more nutrients, so it's perfect for the summer months when your body craves extra nutritional support.

Here are some other key benefits I noticed after I started drinking quality homemade juice:

• Boosted hydration: Fresh juice helps you stay hydrated on a hot summer day. The added vitamins and minerals replenish what you lose through sweat. That means they can alleviate that summer brain fog really well.
• Energy boost: Summer activities require a lot of energy, whether you’re having a beach day or going on a hike. Freshly-pressed juice, like watermelon juice or mango juice, gives you a natural energy boost for them. And you won't experience the crash that sugary drinks typically give you.
• Better digestion: Warm weather can sometimes disrupt your digestive system. And if you're like me, you'll notice you need lighter meals in the summer. Juices made from fresh ingredients, like green apples and fresh ginger, are great because they help digestion. Plus, they keep you feeling light and comfortable.
• Immune support: Summer is a time for travel and outdoor fun, which means exposure to different environments. Fresh fruit juices are packed with antioxidants that strengthen your immune system. The result is that you can stay healthy and active.
• Skin health: The summer sun can take a toll on your skin. Juices rich in vitamins A and C, like those from strawberries and oranges, support skin health and can even give you that summer glow.

Pro tip: You'll need a high-quality cold-press juicer to prepare a healthy drink with all those benefits. Unlike centrifugal juicers, cold-press or masticating juicers rotate at lower speeds, so they can extract all the nutrients from your fresh fruits and veggies. You'll notice less foam in your glass, a more intense taste that lasts longer, and no separation. 

Now, the part you're here for:

15 Refreshing Summer Juice Recipes [Non-Alcoholic Drinks]

I’ll start with some summer-inspired drink recipes that the whole family can enjoy.

1. Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

I find this fresh strawberry lemonade perfect for a hot summer day. This homemade juice is refreshing because it's packed with the vitamins you need to stay energized and hydrated.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
• One cup of spinach leaves
• 1 cup freshly pressed lemon juice
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Steps:

1. Using your Hurom cold-press juicer, juice the fresh strawberries and spinach.
2. In a tall glass pitcher, combine the strawberry juice and the freshly pressed lemon juice.
3. Stir until the lemonade dissolves completely.
4. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

2. Watermelon Mint Cooler

This watermelon mint cooler is a hydrating and rejuvenating beverage. I think it’s ideal for staying refreshed during warm weather because watermelon has a high water content, natural sugars for energy, plus lots of vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups watermelon chunks
• 2 cups of kiwi
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
• Optional: fresh lime juice

Steps:

1. Juice the watermelon chunks and kiwi.
2. In a pitcher, combine the watermelon and kiwi juice with fresh lime juice.
3. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the juice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

3. Pineapple Blueberry Juice

This Pineapple Blueberry Juice is a perfect blend of sweet and botanical flavors. I like it because it supports digestion, but also because it helps me stay cool in the hot summer afternoons. You'll see it has a lot of fiber, so you can drink it at brunch or even breakfast, too, and it will keep hunger at bay until lunchtime.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pineapple, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup blueberries
• 1 cup celery stalks
• Ice cubes

Steps:

1. Juice the pineapple chunks, blueberries, and celery.
2. In a large pitcher, combine pineapple juice, cold water, and lemon juice.
3. Add fresh mint leaves and stir well.
4. Fill glasses with ice cubes before adding the juice.

Pro tip: I know that finding a juicer that can squeeze both fibrous ingredients and soft fruit is tough. However, the Hurom H400 Easy Clean Slow Juicer is the best I tried so far. Apart from juicing all ingredients really well, which you can see in the dry pulp, it's also easy to rinse clean.

4. Fresh All-Fruit Mix

This fresh all-fruit mix bursts with antioxidants and strawberry flavors. I think it's the perfect refreshing drink to boost your immune system during summer. Especially if you have one of those nasty summer colds from too much ice-cream.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 1 cup lemon chunks
• 1/2 cup parsley
• 1 cup cherries
• 1 cup pomegranate 
• 1/2 cup artichokes
• Ice cubes (optional)

Steps:

1. Juice all the ingredients using your Hurom juicer, preferably.
2. In a pitcher, combine the juice with some drops of sweetener. Of course, this step is optional.
3. Stir until well mixed.
4. Add the optional ice cubes before pouring the juice into glasses.

5. Mango Coconut Refresher

The tropical flavors of mango and coconut transport me to a beach paradise, whenever I close my eyes. Besides, this juice is great for hydration, energy, and a feeling of fullness. Besides, it's one of the easiest to make because it has few ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh mango chunks
• 1 cup coconut water
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Steps:

1. Juice the fresh mango chunks using your Hurom cold-press juicer.
2. In a pitcher, combine mango juice, coconut water, and some optional lime juice.
3. Stir until well mixed.
4. As usual, fill your glasses with ice cubes, pour the juice for everyone, and add fresh mint leaves.

6. Classic Homemade Limeade

Nothing beats the timeless taste of a classic homemade limeade.  I like this summer juice recipe because it's the perfect blend of tart and sweet. It's also ideal for quenching your thirst in the summer heat with no added sugar.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup lime
• 4 cups cherries (without pits)
• Ice cubes (optional)

Steps:

1. Using your Hurom cold-press juicer, juice the lime and cherries.
2. Pour in glasses with ice cubes.

Pro tip: I ideally like to use fresh cherries, but you can also use frozen cherries. In this case, you won't need any ice cubes. Besides, a quality juicer like those from the Hurom line can help you juice frozen fruit really well, too.

7. Sparkling Citrus Cooler

This juice recipe combines the zesty flavors of orange and pineapple, so it’s a refreshing drink with a fizzy twist. As a side note, it's one of my favorites for outdoor summer parties.

Ingredients:

• 4 oranges, peeled
• 1 pineapple, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup sparkling water
• Ice cubes

Steps:

1. Juice the oranges and pineapple in your cold-press juicer to maximize nutrient intake.
2. In a pitcher, combine orange juice, pineapple juice, and sparkling water.
3. Don't forget to add ice cubes before serving.

8. Green Cherry Revitalizer

I like this juice because it combines the detoxifying properties of greens with the sweetness of cherries. This nutritious summer drink will boost your energy and will become a classic cocktail in your home during the summer months.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 green apple, cored
• 1/2 cucumber

Steps:

1. Using your Hurom cold-press juicer, juice the cherries, spinach leaves, green apple, and cucumber.
2. Enjoy.

9. Chia Lime Cooler

The Chia Lime Cooler is one of my favorite summer drinks because it's very nutritious without making me feel heavy. Chia has lots of proteins, fibers, minerals, and Omega-3 fatty acids. You can add some ice cubes to enjoy a cold drink, or you can drink it as is. The secret ingredient is the white grape juice, in which you'll pre-soak the chia seeds.

Ingredients:

• 4 limes, peeled
• 1 cup white grape juice
• 3 tbsp chia seeds
• Ice cubes

Steps:

1. Put three tablespoons of chia seeds in a cup of white grape juice.
2. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes until you get a gel-like substance.
3. Juice the limes and chia seed mixture together.
4. Fill glasses with ice cubes before pouring your drink (optional).

10. Orange Carrot Turmeric Sparkler

I like this Ginger Pineapple Sparkler because it combines the sweetness of oranges and carrots with the spice of turmeric. Besides, it's one of the easiest to make.

Ingredients:

• 2 oranges
• 1 carrot
• 3-inch piece of turmeric
• 1/2 cup homemade lemonade or cold water (optional)

Steps:

1. Juice the ingredients using your Hurom cold-press juicer.
2. Add some optional cold water, ice, or homemade lemonade to make the taste less intense.

11. Cucumber Mint Cooler

The Cucumber Mint Cooler is one of the most hydrating and refreshing summer drinks. Besides, the apples and apricots give it a sweet flavor, and lots of healthy fiber.

Ingredients:

• 2 cucumbers
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 green apples
• 2 cups chopped apricots (without stones)

Steps:

1. Juice the ingredients together.
2. Pour in your glass and add mint leaves on top.

12. Pomegranate Berry Blast

This Pomegranate Berry Blast is a flavorful and antioxidant-rich juice that will boost your energy and keep you feeling refreshed all summer long.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pomegranate seeds
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1 cup watermelon

Steps:

1. Juice the ingredients.
2. Fill your glasses and enjoy.

13. Papaya Passion Refresher

If you want to enjoy the tropical taste of summer, this juice is a delicious and hydrating portal to a sunny beach paradise. Don't forget your sunscreen and hat!

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe papaya, peeled and seeded
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 cup beet
• 1/4 cup chilled coconut water (optional)
• Ice cubes

Steps:

1. Juice the ingredients together, but add the beet and papaya first.
2. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the juice, and garnish with a slice of papaya or pineapple.

14. Spinach Apple Delight

Start your day on a healthy note with this spinach apple juice. I like it because it's packed with vitamins and minerals, so it's perfect to dispel the morning brain fog.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 2 green apples, cored
• 1 cucumber
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

1. Juice the spinach leaves, green apples, and cucumber using your Hurom cold-press juicer.
2. In a pitcher, this with some fresh lemon juice.
3. Stir well and enjoy.

15. Beetroot Citrus Zinger

Beetroot and citrus fruit have powerful antioxidants that can protect your skin from sun damage. Besides, this juice is great for hydration, stamina, and heart health.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium-sized beetroots, peeled
• 2 oranges, peeled
• 1 lemon, peeled
• 1/4 cup fresh ginger root

Steps:

1. Juice the beetroots, oranges, lemon, and ginger root using your Hurom cold-press juicer.
2. Pour the juice into glasses and garnish with a slice of orange or lemon.

Summer Cocktail Recipes with a Refreshing Twist

I know—and you know—that summer is the perfect time to indulge in delicious cocktails that taste amazing. 

My advice, though, is to create cocktails that also keep you refreshed and hydrated. And cold-pressed juice helps you prepare nutritious summery beverages that are a delightful alternative to traditional drinks. 

Basically, these recipes will impress your guests and make your summer gatherings better.

1. Fresh Strawberry Mojito

Ingredients:

• 10 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
• 5 cups fresh lime 
• 3 cups sparkling water
• Fresh mint leaves
• Ice cubes
• 5 oz white rum (optional for an adult beverage)

Steps:

1. Juice the fresh strawberries and limes using your Hurom cold-press juicer.
2. Add fresh mint leaves and muddle gently.
3. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the juice mixture, top with sparkling water, and add rum if desired.
4. Stir and garnish with mint leaves.

2. Pineapple Mint Cooler

Ingredients:

• 2 pineapples, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 pieces of 5-inch ginger
• Ice cubes
• A bit of alcohol of your choice (optional for an adult beverage)

Steps:

1. Juice the pineapple and the ginger root.
2. Pour into a pitcher and fresh mint leaves.
3. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the juice mixture, and top with a bit of alcohol of your choice if you want an optional adult drink.
4. Stir and garnish with mint leaves.

3. Sparkling Citrus Refresher

Ingredients:

• 10 oranges, peeled
• 3 lemons, peeled
• 3 limes, peeled
• 4 cups soda water
• Ice cubes
• 5 oz gin (optional for the adult beverage version)

Steps:

1. Juice the oranges, lemon, and lime using your Hurom cold-press juicer.
2. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the juice mixture, and top with soda water.
3. Add gin if desired.
4. Stir and enjoy this balance of flavors.

4. Mango Ginger Fizz

Ingredients:

• 10 cups fresh mango chunks
• 3 5-inch pieces of ginger, peeled
• 3 cups seltzer water
• Ice cubes
• 5 oz tequila (optional for an adult beverage)

Steps:

1. Juice the fresh mango chunks and ginger using your Hurom cold-press juicer.
2. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the juice mixture, and top with seltzer water.
3. Add tequila if desired.
4. Stir and enjoy the spicy, fruity flavors.

5. Green Apple Martini

Ingredients:

• 10 green apples, cored
• 3 cups freshly pressed lemon juice
• Ice cubes
• 5 oz vodka or gin (optional for an adult beverage)
• Blueberry simple syrup (optional)

Steps:

1. Juice the green apples using your Hurom cold-press juicer.
2. In a shaker, combine green apple juice, freshly pressed lemon juice, and alcohol or blueberry syrup if desired.
3. Shake well and strain into a cool glass with ice cubes. Enjoy the crisp, refreshing taste of this summer martini.

Popsicle Paradise: Cool Treats for Hot Days

You can also beat the heat in style with my selection of refreshing popsicle recipes. These icy delights are perfect for cooling down on scorching summer afternoons. Plus, your kids will love them and get a healthy snack.

1. Watermelon Mint Popsicles

Ingredients:

• 2 cups watermelon chunks
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• Popsicle molds

Steps:

1. Juice watermelon chunks and fresh mint leaves until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds.
3. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze until solid.

2. Berry Blast Popsicles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup simple coconut syrup
• Popsicle molds

Steps:

1. Juice mixed berries until smooth.
2. Stir in fresh lemon juice and coconut syrup.
3. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, insert the sticks, and freeze.

3. Tropical Paradise Popsicles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 ripe mango
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• Popsicle molds

Steps:

1. Juice pineapple chunks, ripe mango, and coconut water until smooth.
2. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, add the popsicle sticks and freeze.

4. Cucumber Lime Popsicles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cucumber
• 1/4 cup lime
• 1 cup oranges
• Popsicle molds

Steps:

1. Juice the cucumber, lime, and oranges using a cold-press juicer.
2. Pour the mixture into your molds and freeze.

5. Creamy Orange Popsicles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup orange
• 1 cup apples
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1-inch piece of turmeric
• Popsicle molds

Steps:

1. Juice the ingredients together.
2. Add two tablespoons of honey.
3. Pour into popsicle molds, add your sticks, and place in the refrigerator.

Which Juice Is Best for Cooling the Body?

The best juice for cooling the body should have ingredients with high water content. That's the best way to hydrate and lower your body temperature during hot weather. I'm talking about fresh cucumbers, watermelons, berries, and leafy greens. 

You can also add mint leaves, ice cubes, or cold water to enjoy that refreshing, cooling sensation. 

However, the best advice is to drink fresh juice and not canned drinks with lots of processed sugar.

Summer is a season of spending more time outdoors and meeting with our friends. That's why we need nutritious foods and drinks that are easy to make. And that means you'll need to combine plenty of diverse, fresh fruits and vegetables.

So, the best approach is to look into a Hurom cold-press juicer.

Hurom uses its patented Slow Squeeze technology, which mimics hand squeezing. As a result, all the nutrients get into your glass of juice instead of being left behind in the pulp.

Besides, the juicers are easy to use and clean, with minimal chopping (if any) required. So, check out our collection to find the best juicer for your needs.