Summer Drinks
The best summer drinks are the ones you'll actually reach for. When your day is a blur of work, carpools and errands, hydration shouldn't be one more thing to overthink. And yet, somehow, the glass of water you poured at 9 AM is still sitting there at 3 PM, completely untouched.
True Lemon Raspberry Lemonade
True Lemon Strawberry Lemonade
True Lime Watermelon Limeade
True Lime Black Cherry Limeade
True Lemon Wildberry Lemonade
True Lemon Original Lemonade
True Lemon Peach Lemonade
True Lemon Triple Citrus Lemonade
True Lemon Passionfruit Lemonade
True Lime Original Limeade
True Lemon Mango Lemonade
True Lemon Lemon-Lime Lemonade
True Lemon Berry Lemonade Bundle
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Learn MoreNon-Alcoholic \Summer Drinks: Bright Taste Without The Guilt
Non-alcoholic summer drinks let you enjoy big citrus flavor without the sugar crash or the hangover. You don't need a cocktail to feel refreshed. A tangy limeade or sparkling citrus water does the trick just as well, and honestly, it's easier to make.
Low Calories, No Compromises
True Lime Original Limeade and True Lemon Original Lemonade are made for worry-free sipping with 10 calories per packet, 1 gram of sugar, no artificial sweeteners and 50% of your daily Vitamin C to boot. Made with simple, non-GMO ingredients, both are sweetened with Stevia and a pinch of sugar, plus they’re ready in the time it takes to stir.
Stir, Sip, Repeat
Mix one into sparkling water for a zestfully delicious mocktail, pour it over ice for a classic limeade or blend it with frozen fruit for a smile-worthy slushy. Nine equally mouthwatering flavors in our Lemonade Collection and three limeade varieties mean you're never stuck drinking the same thing two days in a row, and every packet is compact enough to tuck into a bag, cooler or car console for guilt-free sipping wherever summer takes you.
All The Flavor, None Of The Squeeze
For anyone who craves the zing of a citrus wedge without any sweetener at all, True Lemon Unsweetened Crystallized Citrus packets are the move. Each one delivers 0 calories, 0 sugar and 0 sodium, just bright, reliable lemon flavor in a packet you can tear open and stir into anything. Mix one into 16 oz. of cold water for an instant citrus burst, use it in place of lemon juice in a recipe or drop it into a cocktail for a fresh-squeezed finish without the mess. If you've ever been curious about what a simple daily citrus habit can do, the benefits of lemon water are a good reminder that sometimes the simplest options go the furthest.
Family-Friendly Summer Beverages
Warm weather with kids means juggling a hundred things at once, and making sure everyone stays hydrated is somehow always the last thing on the list until someone's cranky and complaining in the backseat. Thankfully, True Lemon Kids makes it easy to keep the whole family happily sipping without any extra effort on your end.
Mix-And-Go Fun Summer Drinks For On-The-Go Lifestyles
Family life doesn't slow down in summer, and neither should hydration. Our True Lemon Kids drink mixes were made for little hands and busy days, turning any water into a fun, colorful sip. They come in seven kid-approved flavors, including Pink Lemonade, Blue Raspberry, Wild Watermelon and Fruit Punch, so there's always a flavor that gets an enthusiastic yes instead of a dramatic no. Better yet, these single-serve packets tuck right into a beach bag or backpack. Just tear, pour into 8 oz. of water and shake. That's seriously all it takes!
Familiar Ingredients Parents Can Feel Good About
You want to know what your kids are drinking, and that’s totally valid. The good news is that True Lemon Kids mixes are made with simple, non-GMO ingredients, no artificial sweeteners and colors sourced from fruits and veggies. Each packet has just 2 grams of sugar, which is 92% less than regular juice and soda per 8 oz. serving, plus 25% of the daily recommended Vitamins A, C and E. It's citrus-forward flavor you can hand over without a second thought, whether it's going in a lunchbox, getting mixed up at practice or fueling a playdate.
Refreshing Summer Drinks And Recipe Ideas
Summer drinks don't have to stop at the glass. A little citrus goes a long way in the kitchen, too, and the same mix you're stirring into your water bottle works just as well in a pitcher or a popsicle mold. Here are a few easy ideas to get you started:
- Classic Lemonade Or Limeade: Stir a True Lemon Original Lemonade or True Lime Original Limeade packet into 16 oz. of cold or sparkling water for instant, consistent citrus flavor without juicing a single piece of fruit.
- Frozen Pops: Mix a True Lemon Original Lemonade or True Lemon Kids Pink Lemonade packet with water, pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight for a low-sugar treat that kids love and parents don't mind handing out.
- Fruit-Infused Party Pitcher: Add a couple of True Lemon lemonade packets in your favorite flavors to a large pitcher, toss in fresh berries and mint and top with sparkling water for a crowd-pleasing drink that looks way more impressive than the effort it took.
- Citrus Mocktail: Stir a True Lime limeade mix into sparkling water over ice and garnish with mint for a grown-up sipper that's seriously satisfying with no alcohol required.
- Kids' Drink Bar: Set out a few True Lemon Kids flavors, fun cartoon-themed cups, colorful bendy straws and a pitcher of water. From there, let the kids be their own mixologists for the afternoon. It turns regular hydration into an interactive, fun-filled activity, plus everyone gets exactly the flavor they want. That’s a win-win!
Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Drinks
Citrus-flavored water enhancers and low-calorie mixes are best. They're quick, portable and make plain water a whole lot more appealing.
When temperatures rise, your body works harder to stay cool and sweat is how it does that. The problem is that sweat means fluid loss, and unreplenished liquids tend to show up pretty quickly as tiredness and a general feeling that the day is moving more slowly than it should. Staying hydrated in the summer is one of the easiest ways to feel good when it's hot outside.
A lot of them do have artificial sweeteners. Brands often swap out sugar for sucralose, aspartame or acesulfame potassium to keep calories low, but that doesn't mean the alternative is something you'd feel great about. The better move is looking for drinks sweetened with Stevia or a small amount of sugar, with a short ingredient list of familiar, recognizable ingredients.
Zero-calorie unsweetened citrus waters and low-calorie sweetened lemonade or limeade mixes are great choices.
Let them mix their own fun, colorful drinks or turn low-sugar lemonade into frozen pops.
Single-serve drink mix packets are best. Just drop one into any water bottle, shake and sip your way to happy hydration!
