As summer time is approaching, there are many different things to look forward to. Not having to do school work, spending time with friends, go on adventures, going to the beach, going to concerts, and the list goes on. But everyday is made even better with a cool drink.

Here is a list of some drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, that you can make to keep your summer refreshing and cool!

Mojito Perfecto

6 mint leaves, 4 teaspoons of white sugar, 1 lime cut into 6 wedges, 2 jiggers of lemon-flavored rum, 1 cup of ice cubes, and 1/2 cup of carbonated water

Put 3 mint leaves and 2 teaspoons sugar into each of 2 glass tumblers; vigorously stir sugar and mint together, crushing mint with the back of a spoon to release oils. Add 3 lime wedges to each glass; again stir vigorously to release some lime juice. Pour 1 jigger rum into each glass, which is 1.5 fluid ounces. Fill glasses with ice cubes and top it off with carbonated water and stir.

Brazilian Lemonade

2 limes, 1/2 cup of sugar, 3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk, 3 cups of water, and ice

Cut off the ends of the limes and slice them into eight wedges. Place limes in a blender with the sugar, sweetened condensed milk, water, and ice. Blend in a blender, using the pulsing button 5 times. Strain through a fine mesh to remove rinds.

Watermelon and Strawberry Lemonade

8 cups of cubed seeded watermelon, 1 cup of fresh strawberries (halved), 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice, 1 cup of white sugar, and 2 cups of water.

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until the texture is smooth.

Triple Threat Fruit Smoothies

1 banana (peeled and chopped), 1 kiwi (sliced), 1/2 cup of blueberries, 1 cup of strawberries, 1 cup of ice cubes, 1/2 cup of orange juice, and 1 container of peach yogurt (8 ounces)

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until the texture is smooth.

Mint Tea Punch

3 cups of boiling water, 12 sprigs fresh mint, 4 tea bags, 1 cup of white sugar, 1 cup of orange juice, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, 5 cups of cold water, 3 orange sliced for garnish, and 3 lemon slices for garnish

Place the tea bags and mint sprigs into a large pitcher. Pour boiling water over them and all to steep for about 8 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags and mint leaves, squeezing out the excess liquid. Stir in sugar until dissolved, then stir in the orange juice and lemon juice. Pour in cold water. Serve over ice cues. Can garnish with orange or lemon slices.

Sangria

1 orange, 1 lemon, 1 lime, 1 medium all purpose apples (pared, cored, and sliced), 1 cup of fresh pineapple chunks, 1 cup of pitted cherries, 3/4 cup of brandy, 1 bottle of dry red wine, 1 can lemon-lime soda, and 1 cup orange juice

Slice the orange, lime and lemon into thing rounds. Place the citrus in a pitcher with the apples, cherries, and pineapples. Pour in the brandy and refrigerate for two hours. Chill the bottle of red wine, lemon-lime soda, and orange juice at the same time. Gently crush the fruits with a spoon , then stir in the red wine, lemon-lime soda, and orange juice. Add additional brandy or orange juice to taste.

Mango-Peach Smoothie

1 peach (sliced), 1 mango (peeled and diced), 1/2 cup of vanilla soy milk, 1/2 cup of orange juice.

Place the peach, mango, soy milk, and orange juice into a blender. Cover and puree until smooth. Pour into glasses to serve.