212 refresher recipes

Homemade wine cooler with wine and lemon-lime soda served over ice. A light, refreshing 2-ingredient spritzer that takes 5 minutes to make. Lower in alcohol than straight wine.

Lightly sweetened herbal lemonade with fresh lemon balm, lemon juice, and honey. A naturally refreshing drink perfect for herb garden enthusiasts and summer sipping.

Refreshing lemonade infused with fresh lemon balm, lemon juice, and sugar. A bright, herbaceous twist on classic summer lemonade that's perfect for hot afternoons.

Grapefruit segments in lemon sugar syrup with a splash of gin or orange juice. An elegant, refreshing citrus dessert that can be prepped ahead.

A light, fruity and delicious summer dessert. Creamy and smooth mascarpone and strawberries are a tasty pair, mint adds a hint of refreshing punch.

Icy melon freeze made with pureed honeydew, orange juice, and sugar. Frozen, beaten fluffy, then frozen again for a light, refreshing no-churn sorbet.

Three-fruit punch made with orange, lemon, and pineapple juice concentrates topped with bubbly ginger ale. A refreshing party punch ready in 10 minutes.

Strawberry yogurt cooler blended with fresh strawberries, nonfat yogurt, and fizzy club soda. A light, no-sugar-added smoothie that's diabetic-friendly and refreshing.

Melon and hearts of palm salad with honeydew, cantaloupe, and artichoke hearts dressed in a mango chutney-lime vinaigrette. An elegant, refreshing summer salad.

Pineapple limeade with fresh pineapple juice, lime juice, and sparkling water for a fizzy, tropical refresher. No-cook and ready to pour over ice.

Chilled strawberry soup with buttermilk, orange juice, lemon, and mint, pureed smooth and served cold with a swirl of yogurt. A refreshing summer starter.

Cool, refreshing big-batch fruit salad with watermelon, cantaloupe, plums, nectarines, and grapes tossed in chilled mint-lime simple syrup. A summer party showstopper.

Muscat ice is an English frozen dessert of pureed gooseberries infused with elderflower blossoms, sweetened and folded with yogurt. Aromatic, tart, and uncommonly refreshing.

Fanned orange slices on a pool of silky cranberry coulis spiked with Grand Marnier or Cointreau. A stunning, light fruit dessert that's as gorgeous as it is refreshing.

Pineapple with mint and toasted coconut, a 3-ingredient tropical fruit salad. Naturally sweet, dairy-free, and vegan, ready in minutes for a refreshing summer side or light dessert.

Pineapple mint sorbet blends fresh pineapple, orange juice, lime, and mint into a smooth, tangy frozen dessert. A light palate cleanser or refreshing warm-weather finish, no ice cream maker required.