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Refreshing summer drinks - try a refreshing & tasty melon drink served in a trendy Ripple long drink glass from Ferm Living.

7 refreshing summer drinks that you need to try

Whether you are celebrating something special or are simply looking for a tasty cocktail to accompany your summer dinner we have seven refreshing summer drink recipes for you to try. From a classic Sangria with a twist to fresh new recipe ideas with ginger and grapefruit ā€“ we have the summers tastiest recipes.
Updated: Monday 13th June 2022
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1. Bubbly melon drink

Make a fresh bubbly watermelon drink for the warm summer days. It is both refreshing and really tasty. Firstly, mix freshly pressed watermelon and lime juice. Then fill up the glass with prosecco or sparkling water. Decorate the drink with thyme and a piece of Cantaloupe melon to garnish.

Ingredients

  • Freshly pressed watermelon juice
  • Prosecco or sparkling water
  • Freshly pressed lime juice
  • Thyme and Cantaloupe melon to garnish

2. ProseccoĀ withĀ elderflowerĀ 

When the elderflower is blooming then you know that summer has arrived. Making elderflower cordial is a favourite Swedish past time, try a new take on this summer classic this year with a splash of Prosecco. For optimal taste, we suggest you serve this drink in a flute glass such as Karlevi from Scandi Living. Fluted glasses increase the flow of bubbles in the drink and enhance the taste and aroma experience ā€“ in other words, perfect for your refreshing summer drinks!

IngredientsĀ 

  • ProseccoĀ 
  • DilutedĀ elderflowerĀ cordialĀ 
  • Mint toĀ garnishĀ 
Refreshing summer drinks - a Gin & Tonic garnished with lime and mint served in a classic G&T glass from Orrefors.

A Gin & Tonic is best served from large glasses that have plenty of space for ice and tonic - just like the Orrefors More Gin & Tonic glasses.

3. Gin & tonicĀ -Ā AĀ classic amongst refreshingĀ summer drinksĀ 

ThereĀ areĀ manyĀ thatĀ thinkĀ aĀ classicĀ Gin &Ā Tonic isĀ tooĀ bitter for their tasteĀ butĀ a simpleĀ substitutionĀ canĀ changeĀ allĀ that.Ā TheĀ secretĀ toĀ thisĀ G&T isĀ SchweppsĀ withĀ a hintĀ ofĀ lemon.Ā WithĀ aĀ coupleĀ ofĀ slicesĀ ofĀ lime andĀ plentyĀ ofĀ iceĀ servedĀ in aĀ traditionalĀ Gin & Tonic glassĀ suchĀ asĀ MoreĀ from Orrefors,Ā couldĀ thisĀ be the ultimateĀ summer drink?Ā 

IngredientsĀ 

  • GinĀ 
  • SchweppesĀ LemonĀ 
  • LimeĀ 
  • IceĀ 
  • Mint

4. Refreshing raspberry with lime

Enhance your summer feelings by treating your guests with to this refreshing raspberry drink with lime and lemon balm. It is quick to make and is the perfect welcoming drink for any festive summer occasion.

Ingredients:

  • Gin
  • Raspberry cordial
  • Prosecco or sparkling lemonade
  • Freshly pressed lime
  • Lemon balm and fresh raspberries to garnish

Summer drinks - a refreshing take on sangria - strawberries topped with mint and served in a carafe.

Another favorite among refreshing summer drinks - the Spanish classic Sangria. Here a non-alcoholic variety with summery strawberries in Muuto carafe.

Sagaform picnic-glass in plastic filled with a refreshing alcohol free sangria

Sagaform Picnic glass - perfect for a refreshing Sangria this summer.

5. A simpleĀ strawberryĀ sangriaĀ 

Another favourite among refreshing summer drinks that you must try is of course the Spanish
favourite ā€“ Sangria! Sangria is a cocktail of sorts usually made by mixing red wine with fruit juice and sliced fruits but for an updated twist on this classic we have made ours with rosĆ© and soda. Add some lime juice, simple syrup and fresh strawberries, and you have a delicious and refreshing summer drink best served over ice in a carafe.

IngredientsĀ 

  • RoseĀ 
  • Lime juiceĀ 
  • StrawberriesĀ 
  • SimpleĀ syrup
  • SodaĀ 
  • MintĀ 
  • Ice

6. GrapefruitĀ bubbleĀ 

This refreshing summer drink is equally good with or without alcohol. Freshly pressed grapefruit makes up the base and then it is up to you whether you compliment this with sparkling mineral water or your favourite alcoholic bubbly. Serve in your favourite wine glass and garnish with a sprig of lavender for the ultimate summer presentation.

IngredientsĀ 

  • 1Ā FreshlyĀ pressedĀ grapefruit & 1 slice forĀ garnishingĀ 
  • ProseccoĀ or mineralĀ waterĀ 
  • IceĀ 
  • LavenderĀ toĀ garnish
For a simple and refreshing summer drink try ginger and syrup, garnished with mint and served in a glass from Scandi Living.

Ginger + lime + mint = an incredibly simple & refreshing summer drink in Scandi Living drinking glass.

7. Ginger & mint ā€“ a refreshing sweet and sour combination

There is something especially refreshing about a summer drink made with ginger and
served on a warm summerā€™s day, it just feels so right. Press the juice out of a couple of fresh limes, mix with simple syrup, slices of fresh ginger, mint and sparkling mineral water. Serve the drink over crushed ice for the perfect refreshing and non-alcoholic summer drink!

IngredientsĀ 

  • SlicedĀ gingerĀ 
  • SparklingĀ mineralĀ waterĀ 
  • FreshlyĀ pressedĀ lime juiceĀ & slices forĀ garnishingĀ 
  • SimpleĀ syrupĀ 
  • MintĀ 
  • CrushedĀ iceĀ Ā 

Trying a new drink is definitely a satisfying and tasty part of the summer. If you would like more tips on things to do this summer, you will find them in our summer bucket list where we have collected 21 fun and exciting tips!

Glasses from the Karlevi series from Scandi Living on the Foldable Tray Table from Fritz Hansen

Choose the right glass for the right drink - with the Karlevi series from Scandi Living you can serve your summer drinks in a beautiful glass

Refreshing and delicious summer drinks deserve a beautiful glass - here you can explore our entire assortment of Glasses.

Text: Rebecca Sparling Styling: Arijana Kapic, Ellinor Johansson, Anna Magnusson, Angeliqa Daldorph Photo: Angeliqa Daldorph

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