5 Refreshing Summer Drinks to Beat the Heat

In the sweltering heat, there's nothing quite like sipping on a cool and thirst-quenching beverage to help you stay refreshed and hydrated. We're sharing five mouthwatering recipes for summer drinks that are easy to make and perfect for enjoying on hot sunny days. 

1. Tropical Pineapple Coconut Cooler

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup coconut water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup ice cubes
• Instructions:
  1. In a blender, combine the pineapple chunks, coconut milk, coconut water, honey, and ice cubes.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour into glasses and garnish with pineapple wedges or shredded coconut, if desired.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy the taste of the tropics!

2. Sparkling Watermelon Mint Refresher

• Ingredients:
  • 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 cup sparkling water
  • Ice cubes
• Instructions:
  1. In a blender, combine the watermelon, lime juice, honey, and mint leaves.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Strain the mixture to remove any pulp.
  4. Pour the strained juice into glasses filled with ice cubes.
  5. Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently.
  6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and watermelon wedges, if desired.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of summer!

3. Iced Peach Green Tea

• Ingredients:
  • 2 cups brewed green tea, chilled
  • 1 ripe peach, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Ice cubes
• Instructions:
  1. In a pitcher, combine the chilled green tea, sliced peach, and honey.
  2. Stir until the honey is dissolved.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the peach green tea over the ice.
  5. Garnish with peach slices and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy the sweet and refreshing taste of peach green tea!

4. Strawberry Lemonade Slushie

• Ingredients:
  • 2 cups frozen strawberries
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 cups ice cubes
• Instructions:
  1. In a blender, combine the frozen strawberries, lemon juice, honey, and ice cubes.
  2. Blend until smooth and slushy.
  3. Pour into glasses and garnish with lemon slices or fresh strawberries, if desired.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy the icy coolness of this strawberry lemonade slushie!

5. Classic Mojito Mocktail

• Ingredients:
  • 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
  • 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup club soda
  • Ice cubes
• Instructions:
  1. In a glass, muddle the lime wedges, mint leaves, and sugar together to release the flavors.
  2. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  3. Pour in the club soda and stir gently to combine.
  4. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of this classic mojito mocktail!

We hope you stay cool and hydrated with these delicious beverages.  So grab your ingredients, mix up a batch with our bar tools, and sip away!