Best Drinks for Picnics this Summer

Summer is here, and the drinks are aflowin’. The hot months leave us dreaming of faraway vaycays that involve lounging near infinity pools and sipping cocktails garnished with mint and lime. Or maybe you envision yourself overlooking the ocean with a piña colada in hand.

As nice as that all sounds, a good old fashioned picnic is just as fun (and a whole lot cheaper!) as booking a flight to some tropical destination. Summer picnics make the perfect staycation activity. All you need is a blanket, some food and a few close friends—oh, and summer drinks!

You don’t need to be in the Bahamas to enjoy a minty mojito! All your bar favorites are surprisingly easy to whip up at home. Below you’ll discover how to concoct bevvies on the go, including plenty of recipes for alcohol-free peeps. Fill up your cooler with these fruity picnic drinks!

Fruit Punches

Impress guests with your mad concocting skills and bring a citrusy fruit punch to the picnic! Prep at home by freezing cranberries with water until solid. Slice a few orange and lime wedges and pack them into a container. Scoop the frozen cranberries into each glass, toss in some wedges and top with sparkling apple juice. This recipe needs very little assembly, making it great for picnics.

Want to add a little more kick to your punch? Pack a picnic-friendly beverage that features elderflower liqueur and a splash of vodka. Dissolve lemon juice and sugar, then combine with apple juice and the hard stuff in an easy-to-pour container. Top with sparkling water and your summer herbs of choice after arriving at the park.

Fizzy Drinks

Tired of bringing a pack of soda to outdoor get-togethers? Go one step above the rest and whip up a batch of homemade ginger beer. This alcohol-free bevvy is great for everyone and beats store-bought fizzy drinks. Create a syrup by boiling ginger, lemon peels and sugar in water. Package the cooled syrup, then pour some into each glass, topping with soda water. Anyone who rolls up with this ginger beer in tow is sure to receive lots of compliments!

Blend cherries into your summer drinks for an extra-sweet treat. Stir together cherries, orange slices, fruit juice and sugar, then allow the mixture to soak overnight. Right before heading to the picnic, add ice and seltzer for a fizzy drink that’s ready to serve. This non-alcoholic bevvy is so tasty, adult guests might ditch the hard stuff for this colorful creation!

Hard Kombucha

While it’s fun to experiment with new recipes, sometimes you just want the instant gratification of cracking open a cold one. The hard kombucha collection from Boozy Boocha features ready-to-drink cocktails that bring a unique flavor to every picnic. Hard kombucha is a tasty way to introduce something new without the hours of prep work!

Boozy Boocha was made for the summer. Regular fizzy drinks and lots of flavored alcoholic beverages just taste like sugar, sugar and more sugar. Our hard kombucha has very little sugar but tastes just as good. With flavors like pineapple and mixed berry, everyone will be in a party mood when they grab a can of hard kombucha!

The tasty bevvies from Boozy Boocha roll convenience and originality all into a single can. They give guests a break from their usual go-to with the ease of portable, picnic-friendly packaging. Say goodbye to the bland taste of beer and hello to the magnificent world of ‘booch!