Best Summertime Drinks to Enjoy in Montreal
Summertime is here, and now is the perfect time to find the best drinks to cool you down this summer. There are hundreds of establishments in Montreal that offer creative, delicious, and thirst-quenching beverages to satisfy your needs. Many offer cheap to-go options, while others are unique and pricey. I have visited dozens of cafes here in the city, and finally I will show you some of my top picks for the best summertime drinks in Montreal. From refreshing iced teas to innovative fruit-infused cocktails, each option brings a unique twist to the classic summer refreshment.
These drinks will make your time in the warm weather more enjoyable, whether you're exploring the lively neighborhoods or relaxing by the waterfront. Take a look at my list below, bookmark this page, and share your favorite summer drink in the comments.
Photos by Joyanne Thorne. Drink descriptions sourced from Google.com.
Rockaberry Café-Lotus Milkshake
Lotus Milkshake
The Lotus Milkshake at Rockaberry is a rich, indulgent beverage blending creamy vanilla with Lotus Biscoff cookie butter. It is typically garnished with real whipped cream and crushed Biscoff cookies for that signature caramelized crunch
Onigiri Shop-Dalgona Matcha Coconut
Dalgona Matcha Coconut
The Dalgona Matcha Coconut is a signature drink at the Onigiri Shop in Montreal. It features a refreshing, creamy base of coconut water (or milk) topped with a fluffy, whipped matcha foam, and is typically priced at $6.99
Jugo Juice-BLUSHING MANGO
BLUSHING MANGO
The Blushing Mango is a highly popular tropical smoothie that combines the sweetness of a mango with the antioxidant-rich color and flavor of red berries (such as strawberries or raspberries). It typically blends mango, berries, and juice (like pineapple) for a refreshing, summery treat
Starbucks-Horchata Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
Horchata Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
The classic Starbucks Horchata Frappuccino features a blend of almond milk, coffee, cinnamon dolce syrup, and ice. It is topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and cinnamon-sugar sprinkles
Dunkin Donuts-Iced Espresso
Iced Espressot
Dunkin’s classic iced espresso is typically enjoyed as an Iced Americano or an Iced Latte. Made with 100% Arabica bean espresso, these drinks are brewed fresh and feature tasting notes of sweet caramel and bittersweet chocolate
Radikal Dezzertz-Iced Latte
Iced Latte
At Radikal Dezzertz West Island (located at 50b Brunswick Blvd, Pointe-Claire, QC), their iced lattes are crafted with their signature homemade Italian-style espresso, milk, and the option to elevate the drink by adding a scoop of their renowned handcrafted gelato
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Presotea-Matcha Crème Tornado
Matcha Crème Tornado
The Matcha Crème Tornado is a popular signature beverage offered by Presotea. It is part of their specialty Crème Series and is essentially a smooth, refreshing matcha slushy topped and swirled with their rich, house-made Cake Crème.
Columbus Cafe-Cold Brew Latte
Cold Brew Latte
Discover our Cold Brew Latte! Our Cold Brew is cold-steeped for 18 hours, carefully prepared with a special organic latte blend. The result? A highly aromatic, ultra-fresh, and thirst-quenching drink.
Oishi Bar à Matcha-Flotteur À La Crème Glacée Au Matcha
Flotteur À La Crème Glacée Au Matcha
The Flotteur À La Crème Glacée Au Matcha (Matcha Float) is a popular specialty at Oishi Bar à Matcha in Montreal, Canada. It features rich, earthy matcha ceremonial tea (often paired with oat milk) topped with a swirl of their signature matcha or vanilla soft serve ice cream.
Chicha Donburi(DonDonYa)-Chai Lemonade
Chai Lemonade
The signature Chia Lemonade at Chicha Donburi (DonDonYa) is a highly rated, refreshing house-made beverage. Priced at CA$7.00, it is celebrated by customers for being well-balanced, not overly sweet, and offering a great textural blend of lemonade and chia seeds
The Keg-Red Wine Sangria
Red Wine Sangria
The Keg’s famous red wine sangria combines merlot, white rum, gin, and cherry brandy. It gets its signature bright, fruity flavor from a blend of orange juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup, mixed with fresh fruit like strawberries, raspberries, and orange wheels
McDonald’s-Mango Pineapple Smoothie
McDonald’s Mango Pineapple Smoothie
The McDonald’s Mango Pineapple Smoothie is a popular McCafé beverage made by blending a fruity mango-pineapple base, low-fat yogurt, and ice. It is available in small, medium, and large sizes and provides a refreshing, tropical flavor.
Photos by Joyanne Thorne. Drink descriptions sourced from Google.com.
