15 Delish Trader Joe's Drinks to Try Before Summer's Over

The dog days of summer are here, and you need some serious hydration. Skip the soda aisle at your local grocery store and save money at Trader Joe’s . TJ’s has the coolest beverages at the hottest prices.

From spicy jalapeno-infused limeade to tropical boba tea, these delish drinks are perfect for mixing mocktails, making party-ready cocktails, or just sipping on a hot end-of-summer day.

You won’t need special coupons or a store loyalty club card just to score these budget-friendly deals.

Editor’s note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

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1. Coconut Cold Brewed Coffee

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Price: $5.99

Skip the barista-blended cold brew and try this at-home version. This morning pick-me-up will cool you down with the tropical taste of coconut.

If almost $6 seems like a lot for one cold brew, take a look at the bottle. This isn’t a per-cup price.

You’ll get 16 ounces of pure concentrate. Instead of drinking the coconut coffee as-is, you’ll need to mix it with water or milk and ice.

2. French Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee

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Price: $1.99

Unlike TJ’s concentrate, this cold brew is ready to go. Pop a chilled can of the fancy French vanilla coffee into your picnic basket, keep one in the car, or stock a party-ready cooler with these decadent drinks.

Trader Joe’s sells its eight-ounce can for less than $2, while Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew Vanilla is $3.99 for 9.6 ounces at Target.

3. Matcha Green Tea

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Price: $1.29

Not a coffee drinker? That’s okay. Trader Joe’s has you covered with this matcha green tea in a can.

Chill the unsweetened tea and take a few on your next road trip, or pour the smooth blend into a frosty glass of ice. Add sliced citrus fruit to the mix and make a summery mocktail.

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4. Mango Black Tea

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Price: $2.49

Brew a batch of iced tea to sip all summer long. Or, at least for the rest of the season.

You’ll get 20 bags of this bright, bold, and slightly sweet tea for less than $2.50. And, don’t worry about finishing the whole box before the warm weather ends. You can drink this tea hot too.

5. Cold Brew Iced Tea

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Price: $2.99

Save time and money with these cold brew bags. Instead of mixing and measuring or waiting for your kettle to heat up, simply dunk this ready-for-ice option into a glass of chilled water.

Serve the lemony iced tea by the cup, or make a whole pitcher for your last barbecue of the summer season.

6. Original Lemonade

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Price: $2.69

Made without preservatives, artificial colors, or artificial flavors, this lemonade is a healthier way to refresh on a hot summer day.

Drink the citrusy, pulp-packed beverage over ice or blend it into a seasonal cocktail. The 52-ounce carton is $0.30 less than the same size brand-name Simply Lemonade at Target.

7. Cold Pressed Watermelon Juice

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Price: $2.99

Get back to basics with this two-ingredient cold-pressed juice product. This TJ’s fan favorite includes watermelon juice, lemon juice, and…that’s it.

Other cold-pressed juices, like Suja Organic’s line, cost $3.49 or more. But at Trader Joe’s you can get this watermelon beverage for the low price of $2.99.

8. Organic Coconut Smoothie

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Price: $2.79

This organic bottled beverage takes plain coconut water up a notch. It also contains young coconut fruit meat.

The rich creaminess adds an extra layer of thickness to a fruit smoothie, milkshake, or mocktail. But that doesn’t mean you have to blend it with something else.

Drink the beverage chilled and straight from the bottle, or serve it over ice.

9. Blueberry Edlerflower Beverage

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Price: $3.29

Score this limited-time beverage while it lasts. The fruity floral flavor tastes like summer in a bottle.

While you can drink it alone, the sweet selection mixes into a magical mocktail or cocktail. Treat party guests to a whimsical sangria-inspired punch with an unexpected blueberry elderflower addition.

10. Tropical Green Tea Instant Boba Kit

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Price: $4.99

Boba is all the rage right now. Pay a fraction of the price restaurants and cafes charge for this trendy drink and make your own batch at home.

Trader Joe’s newest instant kit features the smooth taste of green tea with a tropical twist. You’ll get four pouches of the frozen passion fruit and mango-flavored mix for less than $5.

11. Jalapeno Limeade

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Price: $2.79

Make margaritas for an end-of-summer get-together with this spicy limeade. A subtle bite from the jalapeno pepper gives this citrusy beverage just the right amount of flavor.

If cocktails aren’t on the menu, pour the organic juice over ice or blend it into a frozen fruit smoothie.

12. Sparkling Lemonade

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Price: $3.69

Trader Joe’s French Market Lemonade is the perfect summertime beverage for a late-afternoon picnic or early-evening dinner al fresco.

Chill the bottle and serve the sparkling citrus drink in a champagne flute, or mix it with TJ’s blueberry and elderflower juice for an added kick.

Target sells four 200 ml bottles of Fever-Tree sparkling lemonade for almost $6, while Trader Joe’s one-liter size costs only $3.69.

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13. Pineapple Sparkling Water

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Price: $3.49

Trader Joe's has more than a few varieties of sparkling water to choose from. While some are seasonal, others are here to stay.

The pineapple flavor is a summertime favorite. Unlike other pineapple beverages, this one has a barely-there taste that isn’t overly sweet or citrusy.

Drink the water from a chilled can or mix it into a fruit-flavored spritz. Compare the $3.49 eight-pack to $4.39 for the same quantity of pineapple Bubly at Target.

14. Rhubarb and Strawberry Soda

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Price: $3.79

Rhubarb and strawberry are a popular summertime pie combo that has made its way to the beverage aisle.

While this soda doesn’t have the strong flavor you expect from the baked version, it does have a slightly sweet taste you’ll enjoy.

And, at $3.79 per pack, you’ll pay less than one dollar per eight-ounce can.

15. Spicy Mango Lemonade

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Price: $3.29

Lemonade gets an upgrade this summer at Trader Joe’s. Add in the sweet taste of mangoes and a kick of spice, and you’ll get this more-than-basic beverage.

Make a mocktail, cocktail, or even a citrusy marinade with this 32-ounce bargain buy bottle.

Bottom line

Beat the summer heat, refresh, and recharge with these bargain-priced beverages from Trader Joe’s. Whether you’re craving a coconut smoothie or looking for something more than just plain lemonade, TJ’s has can’t-miss deals right now.

Along with budget-friendly beverages, you can also save on everyday essentials . Trader Joe’s has everything you need to fill your fridge or stock your pantry — and at better prices than most major grocery and specialty stores.

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