Kid-Friendly Drinks and Sippers

Updated: July 18, 2017
Serve a batch of fun kid-friendly beverages at your little one's next birthday party or poolside gathering.
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Strawberry-Raspberry Soda

James Carrier
Strawberry-Raspberry Soda Recipe
Serve strawberry shortcake in a glass. Layer strawberry-sour cream ice cream with fresh strawberries, then add a sugar mix and club soda (for fun fizzies). Keep spoons handy to catch syrupy drips.
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Blueberry-Coconut Slush 

James Carrier
Blueberry-Coconut Slush  Recipe
Frozen blueberries sneak essential nutrients into this delicious, gulp-worthy slush that your kids will love.

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Hot Fudge Sundae Shake

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen
Hot Fudge Sundae Shake Recipe
Fill their glasses with everything that makes a sundae so delicious: vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, caramel syrup, whipped cream, brownies, and cherries.
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Lemon Soda Float

Photo: Anna Williams
Lemon Soda Float Recipe
Try a twist on the traditional Coke or root beer float by combining lemon soda, such as San Pellegrino Limonata or Newman's Own Sparkling Lemonade, with creamy vanilla ice cream.

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Classic Limeade

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Megan Hedgpeth
Classic Limeade Recipe
With minimal ingredients and fresh lime juice, these coolers are a classic Summer thirst quencher.

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Triple Berry Freeze

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
Triple Berry Freeze Recipe
Frozen berries, lemon sorbet, and a little honey make this naturally sweet beverage a favorite with kids. Sparkling water adds a light hint of fizz to the rich drink.
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Chocolate Fizz

James Carrier
Chocolate Fizz Recipe
This chocolatey drink mimics popular mocha drinks, but without the shot of espresso. Mix the main ingredients, then let kids chill the concoction with ice in cocktail shakers.

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Homemade Orange Soda

Homemade Orange Soda Recipe
Pump up the flavor of lemon-lime soda with thawed orange juice concentrate. Serve over ice for a fizzy beverage packed with citrus tang.

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Téo's Punch

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke and Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Téo's Punch Recipe
Serve this punch when you're having a neighborhood gathering. Kids love the sweet and tart combo of juices, and it easily upgrades to an adults-only beverage for parents by adding a hit of rum.
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Pink Lemonade

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Megan Hedgpeth
Pink Lemonade Recipe
The pink in this pink lemonade comes from fresh raspberries, and if you're feeling extra fancy, you can always drop a few of them into the glasses as a garnish.

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White Grape-and-Orange Cooler

White Grape-and-Orange Cooler Recipe
White grape juice has always been a kid-friendly favorite. Make their dinner beverage special by adding orange juice, ginger ale, and a little sugar. Garnish with citrus slices to dress it up.

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Banana-Peach Shake

Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Margaret Dickey
Banana-Peach Shake Recipe
Fresh peaches, bananas, milk, and frozen yogurt make this smooth, creamy, fruity shake a summertime favorite for little kids and big kids alike.
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Triple Chocolate Slush

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell
Triple Chocolate Slush Recipe
What child wouldn't love this uber-chocolately slush topped with sweet whipped cream? (Except maybe the chocolate-haters.) But moms, don't worry: the ice cuts down this slush's richness, making it lighter than a traditional milk shake.

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Lime Fizz

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Allison R. Banks
Lime Fizz Recipe
This fizzy, lime-flavored drink is the perfect kids' cool-me-down on hot summer afternoons after a day at the ballpark, in the yard, or bking with friends.

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Sunshine Smoothie

Photo: Oxmoor House
Sunshine Smoothie Recipe
Smoothies are such a fantastic way to sneak fruit into little ones' diets. This one gets its cheerful color from mango, apricots, nectarine, cantaloupe, and lemon yogurt.
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Watermelon Coolers

Photo: Charles Schiller; Styling: Stephana Bottom
Watermelon Coolers Recipe
Pair the sweetness of frozen watermelon cubes with the spicy bite of ginger ale and the tart flavor of limeade for this refreshing, icy sipper.
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