5 Refreshing Alcohol-Free Drinks Perfect for Your Backyard Barbecue

While a cold beer or wine will pair well with steaks and burgers, you have to be aware that not all of your guests are up for alcohol particularly when you're expecting children at your own grill. Constantly have family-friendly coolers ready and make sure they perfectly complement the grilled dishes you're going to serve.

Here are some refreshing beverage recipes perfect for a summer holiday barbecue:

Summer Fruit Crush

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Insert a fruity sweetness to your barbecue menu! Make this healthy and refreshing beverage that adults and children alike will love.

Everything you want:

* 1/2 cup orange sherbet

* 1/4 cup grapefruit juice

* 1/4 cup raspberry juice

* 1/4 cup lemon juice

* 1/4 cup Flavor

* 1 glass crushed ice

Blend lemon, raspberry, and pineapple juices together with the orange sherbet and crushed ice. Transfer into a pitcher, add lemonade and stir fry. Garnish with fresh fruit if desired.

Twisted Peach Cooler

A delicious mixture of ginger and peach, perfect for beating the summer sun!

Everything you want:

* 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced

* 3 cups ginger ale

* 1/2 cup peach nectar

* 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger

* 8-10 ice cubes

Simply combine peach slices, ginger ale, peach nectar and fresh ginger in a pitcher. Stir to blend ingredients well. Add ice cubes or serve over ice.

Liquid Strawberry Shortcake

With this traditional creamy strawberry smoothie, you'll get a sausage and cooler in one!

Everything you need:

* 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen berries

* 2 cups non-fat plain yogurt

* 2 cups of milk

* 6 shortbread biscuits, crushed

* 6 tbsps. Whey protein powder

* 4 tsp. No-calorie sweetener

* 1 teaspoon. vanilla extract

* 12-15 ice cubes

Combine all ingredients in a blender (leaving a couple of pieces of fresh tomatoes for garnish) and puree until smooth. Pour into glasses, top with strawberries and serve. Best consumed instantly.

Spicy Lime Explosion

If you would like to impress your visitors with a distinctive refreshing drink, this is the drink to concoct!

What you need:

* 1 lime, thinly sliced

* 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and thinly sliced

* 3 cups club soda

* 1/4 cup agave nectar

* 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Blend all ingredients in a pitcher and stir to blend well. Serve over ice.

Tropical Mint Delight

Nothing feels like summer over new fruit paired with mint leaves. This tropical cooler is daring, refreshing and a must-have at barbecues.

Everything you want:

* 1 cucumber, 1 half thinly sliced and 1 half chopped

* 1 honeydew melon, peeled and chopped

* 1 cup fresh mint leaves

* 1 lime, thinly sliced

* 1/2 cup fresh lime juice

Combine chopped cucumber, melon and mint leave in a blender and puree until smooth. Transfer to a pitcher then adds cucumber slices and lime juice. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour. When prepared, stir well, pour over ice and garnish with lime slices.

With these easy-to-make cooler recipes, everyone will be able to enjoy the backyard barbecue even under the heat of sunlight.