5 Refreshing Alcohol-Free Drinks Perfect for Your Backyard Barbecue

Even though a cold beer or wine does pair well with burgers and steaks, you have to be aware that not all your guests are up for alcohol particularly when you're anticipating children at your barbecue. Constantly have family-friendly springs prepared and make sure they perfectly complement the grilled dishes you are going to serve.

Here are some refreshing drink recipes ideal for a summer backyard barbecue:

Summer Fruit Crush

Insert a fruity sweetness to your menu! Make this healthy and refreshing drink that adults and kids alike will love.

What you need:

 * 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 lemon juices along with the orange sherbet and crushed ice. Transfer to a pitcher, add lemonade and stir. Garnish with fresh fruit if desired.

Twisted Peach Cooler

A delicious mixture of cherry and ginger, ideal for beating the summer sun!

What you need:

 * 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced

 * 3 cups ginger ale

 * 1/2 cup peach nectar

 * 1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger

 * 8-10 ice cubes

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

Liquid Strawberry Shortcake

With this classic creamy strawberry smoothie, then you'll get a cooler and dessert in one!

What you need:

 * 2 1/2 cups frozen or fresh strawberries

 * 2 cups non-fat plain yogurt

 * 2 cups of milk

 * 6 shortbread cookies, crushed

 * 6 tbsps. Protein powder

 * 4 tsp. No-calorie sweetener

 * 1 tsp. 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 tomatoes and function. Best consumed instantly.

Spicy Lime Explosion

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

Everything 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 bold, refreshing and a must-have at barbecues.

What 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 depart into a blender and puree until smooth. Transfer to a pitcher subsequently adds cucumber slices and lime juice. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour. When ready, stir well, serve over ice and garnish with lime slices.

With these easy-to-make cooler meals, everyone will get to enjoy the backyard barbecue even beneath the heat of the summer sun.