5 Summer Drink Recipes Inspired by the Farmer's Market

Check out five summer drink recipes inspired by the farmer's market.

Fresh produce and herbs are one of the best parts of the summer. Stopping by the farmer's market will leave you inspired to create cocktails, mocktails and coffee-based drinks with the flavors of summer. We've put together five recipes inspired by ingredients found at the summer farmer's markets.

Mango Blackberry Iced Tea

Sipping on an ice cold tea is a staple of summertime. The combination of tart blackberry, sweet mango and earthy black tea makes for a refreshing sip, perfect for those hot summer days.

blackberry iced tea in glass

The Other Garden

Run your drink menu through the garden with the Other Garden cocktail. This recipe combines the refreshing taste of tart limes with piney gin and freshly-picked arugula, right from the farmer’s market.

mint and lime drink

  • 0.5 fl. oz. DaVinci Gourmet Cane Sugar Syrup
  • 0.75 fl. oz. Lime Juice
  • 2 fl. oz. Gin
  • 6 Sprigs of Arugula
  • Directions: Shake all ingredients with ice, double strain and serve in a six ounce coupe glass.

Ginger Basil Lemonade

ginger-lemonade

Spice up your menu's lemonade with DaVinci Gourmet Spice Ginger Syrup, which provides a unique balance of both sweetness and ginger spice. 

    Bees Knees 

    You'll always see lots of honey at your local farmer's market. To make the Bees Knees recipe combine sweet DaVinci Gourmet Honey Syrup with lavender, gin and lemon juice for a refreshing summer sip.

    honey cocktail

    Honey Berry Latte

    Inspired by fresh ingredients from the farmer’s market, this Honey Berry Latte is a delicious take on a warmer weather latte. You can also make this over ice for an instant cool-down.

    honey berry latte

    Want more ideas for summer drink recipes? Visit our Tasty Trends page each month for recipe ideas, holidays to celebrate and more seasonal inspiration.