We live in the Inland Empire (California) and when that summer heat hits it can make you dread life. It gets so hot and sticky that we don’t want to do anything…except whip up a few of these refreshing summer mocktails.

We started making these last year in an effort to keep Reese occupied during the summer (this kid loves to be in the kitchen). I loved that they were super easy to make (so easy in fact she could do them on her own). They are healthy for the most part since most of them can be made with fresh fruit. All you really need is a good blender (like this one) and a kid with a few minutes on their hands.

If you are hosting a summer pool party or another summer event with kids (and even adults who don’t drink) these are a crowd pleaser. You can make them up in advance if needed and store them in the fridge. Right before the party pour them into fun cocktail glasses for a grown-up feel and watch them disappear.