Refreshing Drinks You'll Love Long After Summer's Over

jhinook (37)in #refreshment • 7 years ago

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Hot days call for frosty sips! Click through to see the refreshing combinations that will get you through the season for just pennies a glass.

★Summer Melon Slushies

Stay cool for the summer with three refreshing flavors—Watermelon-Lime, Honeydew-Ginger-Mint, and Cantaloupe-Basil—of shaved ice.

photo credit:CON POULOS

INGREDIENTS
YIELDS: 6 SERVINGS

Watermelon-Lime
1 6-to 7-lb. watermelon
Simple syrup (recipe, right)
Zest of 2 limes
Juice of 4 limes (about 1/2 cup total)

Honeydew-Ginger-Mint
2 4-lb. honeydew melons
Simple syrup (recipe, right)
2 tbsp. fresh grated ginger
4 sprigs fresh mint.

Cantaloupe-Basil
1 6-lb. cantaloupe
Simple syrup (recipe, right)
2 large sprigs fresh basil

DIRECTIONS
TOTAL TIME: 0:40
1.Remove the skin and seeds from the melon (pick one from above); cut into 2-inch pieces (you should be left with about 4 pounds total).

2.Make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer (don’t stir) until the sugar dissolves, 2 to 3 minutes.

3.Remove from the heat and stir in the flavorings (everything but the melon); let cool completely. Strain into a small bowl or measuring cup.

4.In a blender, working in two batches, puree half the simple syrup mixture and half the melon until smooth. Strain into a metal loaf pan or square pan; repeat with remaining syrup and melon. Cover and freeze until set, about 8 hours.

5.When ready to serve, using a fork, scrape the surface of the melon ice to create large flakes. Transfer to glasses, top with a splash of soda water, and serve with additional fruit, if desired....

★Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade
There's something so refreshing about the combination of lemons and blueberries.

COURTESY OF CHELSEA'S MESSY APRON
Easy and delicious sparkling blueberry lemonade. The perfect cool down summer drink!

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 large pitcher, about 6-8 cups
Calories: 88 kcal
Author: Chelsea

Ingredients

♦2/3 cup white sugar (superfine is best)
2/3 cup water.
♦1 and 1/2 cups fresh blueberries.
♦1 teaspoon lemon zest.
♦1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (~4-5 whole large lemons).
♦2 cups ice cubes.
♦3 cups sparkling water or club soda (my favorite is sparkling lemon lime water).

Instructions

♦Combine the sugar, water, blueberries, and lemon zest in a saucepan.
♦Bring to a boil over medium heat and then simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the sugar is melted and blueberries are starting to burst.
♦Remove from the heat and pass through a fine sieve. Let this blueberry syrup completely cool.
♦Meanwhile, juice the lemons to get 1 cup lemon juice.
♦In a large pitcher, add the blueberry syrup, lemon juice, and ice. Stir together.
♦Stir in the sparkling water or club soda RIGHT before enjoying (don't add sparkling water/club soda to anything you plan on having leftover).....
enjoy

★Strawberry Limeade Slushies

Whip out your blender, and you'll have a delicious and fresh summer drink in minutes.

COURTESY OF INSIDE BRU CREW LIFE

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Yield: 4 drinks

Strawberry Limeade Slushies

Ingredients

♦2 cups halved fresh strawberries, washed & hulled.
♦2 cups ice cubes.
♦3/4 cup water.
♦1/4 cup lime juice.
♦4 Tablespoons sugar
♦4 fresh strawberries.
♦lime slices.

Instructions

♦Place everything in a large blender. ♦Process until smooth.
♦Pour into 4 cups. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and lime slice, if desired.
♦Serve immediately.

★Watermelon Cooler

Kids love watermelon—making this the perfect drink to serve at family-friendly barbecues and summer parties. :)

ph credit:Mama's Gotta Bake.

ingredients:

♦4-5 cups of seedless watermelon (1 medium-sized watermelon), cut into chunks.
♦1/2 peeled cucumber, cut into chunks
♦5 -10 mint leaves roughly chopped
♦3 tablespoons of sugar
♦1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice
♦a pinch of salt......

Directions

♦Depending on the size of your blender, you may have to do this in two batches, I did.
♦Divide your ingredients in half, and process it twice if need be.
♦ Place all the ingredients in a blender, and process until it smooth.
♦Pour the mixture through a strainer into a bowl, pressing the solids with a wooden spoon to get all the liquid out.
♦Place the watermelon mixture back in your blender and add ice cubes. ♦Depending on how slushy you want it, add your ice cubes accordingly.
♦I wanted mine very slushy, almost like a snow cone, so I used lots of ice cubes. ♦Serve immediately.

★Coconut Lavender Lemonade
Sweet and herbal—this more sophisticated version of lemonade—sans booze—is enhanced by coconut water and lavender flavors.

recipe at Confectionalism.

★Raspberry Lemonade Spritzers

Fresh fruit and mint make this booze-less cocktail taste way better then a processed and unhealthy store-bought drink.

Get the recipe at Freutcake.

Serves 1
A non-alcoholic sparkling raspberry and lemon spritzer perfect for summer.

Ingredients
♦6 oz San Pellegrino Limonata
♦1 Tbsp raspberry jam
♦juice of 1/2 a lemon
♦fresh raspberries for muddling & garnish
♦lemon slices for garnish
♦mint....

Instructions

♦In a glass muddle 4 raspberries.

♦Stir in 1 Tbsp raspberry jam and top with a splash of Limonata. Stir to combine.

♦Fill glass with ice.

♦Top with Limonata and fresh lemon juice.

♦Garnish with more berries, lemon slices and mint.

★Mango Raspberry Punch

Kick regular ol' fruit punch to the curb. Try this 7-Up recipe, made with blended mango and raspberry, for a low-calorie drink that will hit your sweet spot all season long.

recipe at Design Dining Diapers.

It’s something I came up with on a whim a few years ago when I was craving something sweet and refreshing and now I’m turning it into an even healthier recipe by adding 7 Up TEN (Just 10 calories per serving! ).

For the punch. Mix a 50:50 ratio of 7 UP TEN 100 % Mango Smoothy Juice (I use Mighty Mango Naked Juice). Because I use a smoothy juice the punch is definitely on the thicker side. Just giving you a heads up!

I picked up the new 7 UP TEN at Safeway this weekend.

start by making a batch of fruit ice cubes. Simply throw 1-2 cups of raspberries and mangoes into a food processor along with a cup of water. Pulse until smooth.

Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze. And then add them to your pitcher or glass!

Super simple drink recipe! Great for summer time.

I love this drink! What is your go-to drink in the summer time?

★Non-Alcoholic Sangria

Not only does this refreshing drink taste great, but it's also full of antioxidant-packed fruits meaning it's healthy too!

recipe at Simple Vegan Blog.

★Pineapple and Thyme Iced Tea

With just a hint of thyme and pineapple, both you and your guests will be wowed by this delicate and delectable drink.

INGREDIENTS
YIELDS: 8
♦8 bag green tea
♦2 sprig fresh thyme
♦1/2 fresh pineapple

DIRECTIONS
PREP TIME: 0:05
TOTAL TIME: 1:00

♦Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and add the tea bags and thyme.…
♦ Let steep, stirring twice, for 4 minutes. ♦Discard the tea bags and let the tea cool.
♦Discard the thyme from the iced tea concentrate and stir in the pineapple and 4 cups cold water. …
♦Serve over ice with additional thyme, if desired.

★Apricot Fizz

Two parts club soda, one part sweet apricot nectar, plus sliced nectarines to nibble. Another great idea: combine club soda with puréed watermelon.....

★Double Apple Iced Tea

If your kiddos love apple juice, then they'll really love this unique twist on iced tea made with a variety of fresh apples and juice.

INGREDIENTS
YIELDS: 8

♦8 bag black, green, or hibiscus tea (such as Red Zinger)
♦4 c. Apple Juice
♦2 crisp apples (such as Granny Smith and Braeburn)...

DIRECTIONS
PREP TIME: 0:05
TOTAL TIME: 1:00

♦Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
♦Remove from heat and add the tea bags. ♦Let steep, stirring twice, for 4 minutes. ♦Discard the tea bags and let the tea cool.
♦Once the iced tea concentrate is cool, core and thinly slice the apples.
♦Stir the apples and apple juice into the iced tea concentrate.
♦Serve over ice.

★Kiwi Lemonade Spritzer

One sip and you'll love this unique drink that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors.