5 Recipes Inspired by The Summer I Turned Pretty

If you’ve watched The Summer I Turned Pretty on Prime Video, you know the food and drinks are just as much a part of Cousins Beach’s charm as the love triangles and ocean sunsets. Whether it’s Belly sipping something icy, Susannah baking something sweet, or the crew sharing late-night snacks, these moments make us want to head straight to the kitchen.

1. Frozen Pomegranate Margarita 🍹 

Seen in season 2, these vibrant pink margaritas bring an instant summer mood.

Recipe: Non-alcoholic version: Blend pomegranate juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice until slushy.

Alcoholic version: Add tequila and triple sec before blending. Rim the glass with salt or sugar, and garnish with a lime wheel.

2. Banana split sundae 🍌

Taylor’s Cousins Beach craving is a classic summer indulgence.

Recipe: Slice a banana in half, add scoops of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry ice cream, then top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, nuts, and cherries.

3. Belly fizz 🌺  

A light and refreshing mocktail (or cocktail) with a hint of sparkle.

Recipe: Mix hibiscus-raspberry syrup with soda water, add a squeeze of lime, and serve over ice. For the grown-up version, add a splash of tequila.

4. Belly's hot cocoa

Belly’s “specialty” is comforting year-round—especially if you chill it into a frozen cocoa for summer.

Recipe: Whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt, then heat with milk until smooth. Stir in vanilla before serving

5. Conrad's dirt bombs 🧁

If you’ve watched The Summer I Turned Pretty, you’ve probably drooled over Conrad’s famous “dirt bombs” — soft cinnamon-nutmeg muffins rolled in butter and cinnamon sugar. Luckily, you can make them at home!

Simple Recipe:

Ingredients:

• Flour, sugar, baking powder, salt

• Cinnamon & nutmeg

• Milk, eggs, melted butter

• Butter and cinnamon sugar for coating

Steps:

1. Mix dry and wet ingredients separately, then combine.

2. Bake muffins at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.

3. While warm, roll muffins in melted butter, then cinnamon sugar.