14 Refreshing Nonalcoholic Drinks for Summer, Because It’s Not All About the Booze

Though the Serious Eats editors love a good cocktail, we also love zippy zero-proof beverages. On hot, humid summer days, you’ll find us trying to beat the heat with an ice cold glass of infused water or sweet, tangy iced tea. With peak summer approaching, we’ve started to brainstorm all the nonalcoholic beverages we look forward to drinking the most. While some of our staffers would prefer a creamy, caffeinated drink like a Greek-style frappé or Dalgona coffee, some of us want something fresh and seasonal, such as an invigorating spicy strawberry lemonade. Regardless of what you’re in the mood for, we’ve got a bevy of fun, flavorful spirit-free beverages to choose from below.

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