21 Summer Drinks Just for Moms

Summer is a time when kids get to take a break from the rigors of classroom learning, relax with less constraining schedules and enjoy more family time.

Well, all that family time can be a little bit exhausting at times for mom.... maybe it's just me. Three kids that like to have things their way means we have some sibling rivalry on a daily, nope scratch that, hourly basis. The overseeing of sharing, taking turns, deciding when to step in and when to let them work things out on their own is.... well grating on my nerves at times. Not to mention I'm juggling work, keeping the house somewhat maintained and trying to plan fun things for them to do with all their "free time" Oh, wait! That's not just me, that's you too! Well, then let me pour you a drink. There's a bunch of funny memes out there about moms and wine, but with summer here, I may be reaching for something that has a little more, shall we say beach feel to it. Yes, you've got it. Drinks worthy of those cute little drink umbrellas.

OH and if you don't have time to peruse these perfect summer drinks right now - be sure to PIN IT so you can indulge later!

Here are my top picks for winding down this summer:

Spiked Strawberry Lemonade via Julie's Eats and Treats

Lime in Da Coconut via Made with Happy

Key Lime Moscato Punch via Krystal's Kitsch

Chocolate Raspberry Vodka Tonic via Giraffes Can Bake

Pineapple Saketini via Lipgloss and Crayons

Tropical Twisters via A Helicopter Mom

Boozy Smoothies via Simmworks Family Blog

Sparkling Citrus Sangria via Dizzy Busy and Hungry

Strawberry Margarita Punch via The Cookie Rookie

Berry Mint Gin Cocktail via In Mama Maggie's Kitchen

Strawberry Line Moscato Punch via Real Housemoms

Blueberry Breeze Cooler via Ann's Entitled Life

Skinny Margarita via Simmworks Family Blog

Lightened Up Raspberry Coconut Punch via Averie Cooks

Spicy White Wine Sangria via The Mommy Project San Diego

Raspberry Lemon Drop Martinis via The Cookie Rookie 

Vanilla Mojito via Lipgloss and Crayons

Malibu Sunset via Averie Cooks

Pineapple Peach Mojito via Spoonful of Flavor

Blueberry Bourbon Smash via Lexi Bites

Simple Summer Blueberry Margarita via Mommy's Slice of the Pie

Spicy Pineapple Mint Julep via Just Putzing Around the Kitchen

Raspberry Peach Prosecco Punch via Table for Two

And you never can go wrong just opening a bottle of wine, right? That's what I do more often than not. I love reading my friend Maggie's reviews of wine and especially love her collection of wine memes -

See more her collection of witty wine one liners - save for when you need to perk up your mom BFF.

Simple Summer Blueberry Margarita

Sometimes this mama needs to mix it up a bit when I pour myself a margarita. I don't always go for wine after the kids go to bed. And to be honest, I don't always wait for the kids to go to bed... but that means I have to watch my glass with a little more care because these kids are always curious about what I've got that looks fruity and pretty!

We love getting the Kirkland ready to pour margarita at Costco. I think we've been buying it for over 5 years. Well, when it went on sale a week or two ago my husband came home with 3 bottles. It's supposed to last when you buy in bulk, the problem is that it just makes you want to, well, drink more! But it can be kinda boring drinking the same margarita a few nights in a row.... so I mixed it up.... with some blueberries and it turned out pretty good. Maybe because blueberries are in season and it made it the perfect summer libation?



Ingredients:

1 cup fresh organic blueberries
12 oz Kirkland Golden Margarita

Instructions:

Add blueberries and alcohol to your blender (I have a Vitamix and LOVE it!)
Blend on high for a minute.
Taste. If you need higher alcohol content feel free to add more margarita! Or vice versa, if you need sweeter blueberry flavor add more blueberries.
Pour into a very large wine or margarita glass.
I'm not into the whole sugar or salt rim, but by all means, if you are, go for it!



I'm a bit of a believer that if you mix in a little good with the bad that it almost cancels out the bad. That may not be true, but don't burst my bubble.

Cheers!
Drink responsibly.

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