20 Best Diet-Friendly Fruity Cocktails You Need to Try This Summer

Beat the heat this summer with these easy, fun, and refreshing Diet-Friendly Fruity Cocktails that won’t wreck your healthy-eating plan.

Please note this post is intended for readers 21+ years of age.  Please drink responsibly.

Summer is the time to get together and have fun outside.  I live in Central Pennsylvania, and it has been super hot and humid the past few weeks with no end in sight.  

While I typically try to steer clear of calorie-laden drinks as part of my healthy lifestyle, sometimes you just have to indulge. 

Luckily, these 20 Best Diet-Friendly Fruity Drinks satisfy my cravings for a cold, refreshing cocktail – without wrecking my healthy diet!

Remember, while the occasional drink is fine for most adults, moderation is key.

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends either choosing not to drink or limiting alcohol consumption to two drinks or less per day for men and one drink or less per day for women.

For more diet-friendly drink options, check out 17 Best Low-Calorie Cocktail Recipes Perfect for Any Occasion.

For more fruit and refreshing summer recipes, check out the following:

12 Fresh and Fruity Summer Salads for Quick and Easy Meals

12 Best Fruity Vegan Desserts You Need to Try This Summer

15 Fruity Smoothie Bowl Recipes for a Healthy Start to Your Day

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pro tips:

• Make your favorite drinks more diet-friendly by substituting honey for granulated sugar, using diet soda, La Croix, or Perrier in place of regular soda, or sweetening with a sugar substitute like Stevia.
• Be sure to keep serving sizes small (8 ounces or less), and try to limit yourself to one or two drinks per day.
• Keep in mind that the more you drink, the more you may lose your inhibitions, increasing your risk of overeating.

Refreshing Diet-Friendly Fruity Cocktails You Will Love

spiked lemonade

This Whiskey Spiked Lemonade recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and tart from a healthier homemade simple syrup made with honey instead of sugar to help keep blood sugar levels balanced.

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Like a spicy kick?  Check out this Jalapeño Vodka Lemonade.

healthy scratch margaritas

Margaritas are easily my favorite cocktail, but this refreshing lime drink is also one of the worst diet offenders!

With these Healthy Scratch Margaritas (i.e. made from scratch), I can enjoy my favorite flavors made with fresh squeezed fruit juice and natural unprocessed sweetener.

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blood orange margarita

Here’s another fresh and fruity take on the classic margarita with fresh blood orange juice, triple sec, and fresh lime juice!

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paloma cocktail

We all love a margarita, but if you ask me, this paloma cocktail is just as good! Made with grapefruit and lime juice, it’s sweet, sour, and refreshing.

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key lime pie

Flavored club soda and a little key lime juice make this cocktail simple and refreshing.  Just like your favorite key lime pie.

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lavender sangria

Make use of the fragrant lavender in your garden to make a pitcher (or two!) of this creative and delicious take on sangria!

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bourbon cherry cooler

A bourbon cocktail with bright, fresh cherry flavor for easy summer sipping!

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skinny piña colada

Skip some of the calories with this lightened up Skinny Piña Colada this summer! 

It has all your favorite flavors with fewer calories than the original.

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peach mojito

Cool down with a refreshing peach mojito made with fresh peaches, mint, and rum.

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rhubarb pie cocktail

Rhubarb season is short, and this refreshing rhubarb vodka cocktail shouldn’t be missed.

Quick and easy to make, the Rhubarb Pie Cocktail will become a spring and early summer favorite!

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blueberry maple mojito

This recipe is technically a mocktail (i.e. no alcohol), but I love the fresh and fruity combination of blueberry and lime sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup.

Make this drink a true cocktail by adding your favorite rum to taste (I like 2 tablespoons).

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grapefruit salty dog

Not a fan of sweet drinks?  This one’s for you. 

All you need is grapefruit juice, vodka, and salt for a refreshing fruity beverage that’s more tart than sweet.

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strawberry rhubarb gin fizz

This Strawberry Rhubarb Gin Fizz is bright, refreshing, and super seasonal perfect for your next gathering or just for a fun Friday night happy hour. 

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pineapple and jalapeño infused vodka cocktail

A little sweet with a little kick and a whole lotta fun!  This Skinny Pineapple and Jalapeño infused vodka cocktail is THE drink of the summer.

Soooo simple, no junky ingredients – just an easy cocktail your entire summer crowd will love.

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skinny orange crush

Fresh squeezed orange juice, orange flavored vodka, triple sec, and sparkling water – and it’s only 108 calories!

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sparkling peach sangria

Sparkling White Peach Sangria is a great brunch or summer cocktail you can make ahead to make party prep super simple!

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blood orange moscow mule

Ginger beer, lime, and vodka are mixed with blood orange juice and pomegranate in this tasty cocktail.

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strawberry thyme prosecco

A 5-min cocktail!  Sweet, bubbly and refreshing with just the perfect amount of strawberries, thyme, limoncello and prosecco!

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sparkling watermelon lychee cocktail

This Sparkling Watermelon Lychee Cocktail cannot be any easier to make, and it’s refreshing on a hot summer’s day. 

Plus, it’s just a really pretty cocktail with the sliced watermelon garnish!

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cherry lemonade vodka slushies

Cherry Lemonade Vodka Slushies are a refreshing summer treat made with lemonade and cherry vodka.  Perfect for hot summer days!

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When it’s hot outside, beat the heat by making these Fun and Refreshing Diet-Friendly Fruity Cocktails for your next picnic or party. 

For more diet-friendly drink options, check out Best Low-Calorie Cocktail Recipes Perfect for Any Occasion.

What do you think of these Healthy Diet-Friendly Fruity Cocktails that won’t wreck your healthy-eating plan?  What are your favorite alcoholic beverages to enjoy on your healthy diet?

Please share your thoughts in the comments below!

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