17 Drinks Kids Will Love

Updated Jan 23, 2025

This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Looking for fun and delicious drink recipes for kids? From fruity punches to creamy milkshakes, there’s something to satisfy every kid’s thirst and taste buds.

Celebrate any occasion with these easy and delicious drinks that kids will instantly love.

Want to save these recipes to Pinterest for later? Pin it now to your Pinterest board!

17 Drinks for Kids

Shirley Temple

Fizzy and sweet, this Shirley Temple is delicious and kid-friendly. Named after the famous child star Shirley Temple, this classic mocktail has the perfect ratio of ingredients for a balanced sweet and tart flavor.

Grenadine is a syrup made of concentrated pomegranate juice and it's non-alcoholic. It adds sweetness, flavor, and color to the drink.

Ingredients: Grenadine syrup, lime juice, ginger ale, ice, maraschino cherry

SHIRLEY TEMPLE

Raspberry Sherbet Punch

This easy Raspberry Sherbet Punch is something kids of all ages would love! You don't need any special ingredients or tools to whip up this tasty drink.

It's sweet, tangy, and so refreshing. The sherbet melts into the punch, creating a smooth and delicious flavor that will have kids coming back for more.

Ingredients: Lemon-lime soda, raspberry sherbet, lime juice, lemon juice

RASPBERRY SHERBET PUNCH

Vanilla Milkshake

This Vanilla Milkshake has the perfect ratio of ice cream to milk. Made with just 3 ingredients, it's not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, taking just 3 minutes.

Ingredients are put into a blender until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. The beauty of making a vanilla milkshake at home is that you can customize it however you like.

Ingredients: Milk, vanilla ice cream, vanilla extract

VANILLA MILKSHAKE

Kool-Aid Slurpee

Homemade Kool-Aid Slurpee is the perfect way to enjoy a deliciously sweet and refreshing treat. In just 5 minutes, you can create a frozen drink using only simple ingredients – sugar, a packet of Kool-Aid powder, water and ice.

Grab your blender and get ready to cool down with this delightful treat.

Ingredients: Hot water, granulated sugar, cold water, packets kool aid, ice cubes

KOOL-AID SLURPEE

Shirley Temple Float

Turn a classic Shirley Temple into a creamy float with the addition of ice cream. A refreshingly sweet dessert beverage, the Shirley Temple Float will be a hit with kids of all ages. It takes just 5 minutes with 4 ingredients to make this drink.

Ingredients: Vanilla ice cream, grenadine syrup, lemon-lime soda, maraschino cherries

SHIRLEY TEMPLE FLOAT

Vanilla Bean Frappuccino

Smooth, creamy, and delicious, Vanilla Bean Frappuccino can made in seconds in a blender. Homemade Frappuccino base syrup makes this frozen drink just like the one at Starbucks.

This copycat recipe makes a grande size (16 ounces) of the Starbucks Vanilla Bean Frappuccino, including the vanilla whipped cream.

Ingredients: Heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla bean paste, homemade Frappuccino base syrup, heavy cream, vanilla syrup

VANILLA BEAN FRAPPUCCINO

Rainbow Sherbet Punch

This vibrant Rainbow Sherbet Punch is a delightful treat that can be customized for any gathering. It's super easy to make in less than 10 minutes with just 4 ingredients. It's so easy kids can make it on their own!

Whether you're serving a large crowd or just a few guests, this recipe can easily be scaled up or down. Make this delicious and refreshing drink that will brighten up any occasion.

Ingredients: Raspberry ginger ale, pineapple juice, pineapple, raspberries, rainbow sherbet

RAINBOW SHERBET PUNCH

Italian Cream Sodas

This homemade Italian soda is a creamy and refreshing drink that is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. By combining fresh fruit simple syrups with club soda and a touch of heavy cream, you can create a fizzy and delicious treat.

Ingredients: Flavored simple syrup, club soda, heavy cream, ice

ITALIAN CREAM SODAS

Grimace Milkshake

Create your own version of the viral McDonald's purple shake right at home. This Grimace Milkshake recipe is simple to make and packed with flavor.

Incorporating blueberries, raspberries, and a few other basic ingredients, you'll be sipping on this delicious treat in no time.

Ingredients: Frozen blueberries, frozen raspberries, vanilla ice cream, whole milk, cream, purple food coloring, rainbow sprinkles

GRIMACE MILKSHAKE

Strawberry Frappuccino

There’s no coffee or caffeine in this drink, so it’s a popular drink for kids. This Starbucks copycat frozen drink is made using 6 ingredients in a blender. If you have kids that love strawberries, they'll love this frozen treat.

Ingredients: Whole milk, strawberry syrup, homemade Frappuccino base syrup, ice, heavy cream, vanilla syrup

STRAWBERRY FRAPPUCCINO

Ruby Tuesday Smurf Punch

Enjoy a non-alcoholic beverage that is perfect for kids and even baby showers with this Ruby Tuesday Smurf Punch. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this refreshing blue punch in less than 30 seconds.

Ingredients: Ice, sprite, blue food coloring, whipped cream, maraschino cherry

RUBY TUESDAY SMURF PUNCH

Starbucks Pink Drink

Create your own version of the famous Starbucks Pink Drink at home. This tasty and refreshing beverage combines the flavors of strawberry and coconut milk for a pretty pink treat. Say goodbye to those long lines and expensive prices, and say hello to this homemade version of this popular drink.

Ingredients: Strawberry syrup, passion fruit syrup, white cranberry strawberry juice, unsweetened coconut milk, freeze-dried strawberries, ice

STARBUCKS PINK DRINK

Butterbeer

Indulge in a truly fantastical and fun beverage with this Butterbeer. This copycat recipe tastes just like the real thing!

Ingredients: Unsalted butter, light brown sugar, salt, cream of tartar, heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, cream soda, vanilla ice cream, butter flavor, salt

BUTTERBEER

Orange Julius

A drink that's made in a blender, this 4-Ingredient Orange Julius is a breeze to make and will have you enjoying a frothy, cool, and delicious drink in just a few minutes.

Ingredients: 100% orange juice concentrate, whole milk, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ice cubes

ORANGE JULIUS

Strawberry Lemonade

Packed with flavor, this Strawberry Lemonade is deliciously sweet and tart. Quick and easy, the ingredients are mixed in a blender then strained, so the drink is smooth and clear. The fresh strawberries give it a natural red color.

Ingredients: Strawberries, water, sugar, lemon juice, ice

Strawberry Lemonade

Iced Passion Tango Tea Lemonade

One of the most popular caffeine-free drinks at Starbucks, this Iced Passion Tango Tea Lemonade can be made at home using just 4 ingredients. It's fruity and so refreshing!

Ingredients: Water, passion tango tea bag, lemonade, ice

ICED PASSION TANGO TEA LEMONADE