You might already be dreaming about mugs of hot apple cider or pumpkin spice lattes.

But were not there yet.

This time of year, water alone wont really cut it.

limeade in cups limes overhead shot refreshing drinks

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Plus, plain old water isn’t exactly a fun drink to bring to your next summer BBQ.

And theyre actually not a lot of work.

And you totally should!

Frozen strawberry lemonade on ice

Not to mention, they really bring some new life to that BBQ or other outdoor gathering.

Here are 20 simple refreshing drink recipes to get you started.

Make them all before sweater season starts!

Glass of watermelon juice with mint and ice

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry LemonadefromHow Sweet Eats

If youre staring at this pic thinking SLUSHIE!!

!, well, youre spot-on.

Watermelon JuicefromSweet and Sorrel

Watermelonis pretty damn juicy on its own.

Iced tea glasses and pitcher with lemon

But you’re able to take it to the next level by turning it into…actual juice.

Blending it with coconut water instead of plain H2O ups the thirst-quenching quota even more.

And since it only calls for a spoonful ofadded sugar, the sweetness isnt overkill.

Water infused with blood orange and mint

Plus, its ready in 15 minutes flat.

So its pretty ideal for lazy late-summer and early-fall afternoons.

You really cant go wrong with any fruit, but the blood orange-mint combo is pretty mind-blowing.

Mango lemonade on a round platter

Mango LemonadefromHealthier Steps

You dont need to be a mixologist to do DIY mango lemonade.

So tasty, so easy.

Fizzy Apple Cider DrinkfromSweet Peas and Saffron

We wouldnt advisedrinking apple cider vinegarstraight up.

Apple cider vinegar drink with sparkling water

(Hello, fire throat!)

And you only need 15 minutes to get the whole thing going!

Its the tastiest way to use up less-than-perfect fruit!

Overhead shot of limeade in glasses

Iced Peach Green TeafromThe First Mess

Plain iced green tea?

Green tea blended with peach and sweetened with a touch of agave nectar and lemon?

A million times greater, obviously!

Strawberry fruit shrub in glasses

So much more fun, right?

This easy recipe uses store-bought tamarind concentrate, which is way easier than making tamarind paste from scratch.

Double Coconut Cold BrewfromThe First Mess

Cold brew always wins on a sweltering day.

Peach iced tea with fresh mint and lemon

If you have any leftovers, do yourself a favor and drizzle it on vanilla ice cream.

But something about the addition of sparkling water just makes it a bit more exciting, dont you think?

Magic Butterfly Pea LemonadefromLove & Olive Oil

Ooh, what IS this?

Cucumber aqua fresca on ice with mint

Oh, and it tastes good too!

Iced tea in mason jar with lemon slices

Aloe vera juice in mason jar with thyme

Lavender lemonade in glasses with striped straws

Cold brew coffee in a mason jar with cream

Glasses of lemon cucumber water with mint

Overhead shot of blackberry soda with ice

Shirley temple with maraschino cherries

Cold brew overhead shot with coffee beans

Butterfly pea lemonade in glasses with silver straws

Cantaloupe agua fresca with pitcher