Making hydrating summer drinks is quite easy and fun. There are limitless combinations you could explore depending on what kind of fruits you have and herbs you would like to add. Try these different refreshing recipes for hydrating summer drinks and enjoy their cooling effect on hot summer days!
Hydrating drinks are a great way to cool off during hot summer days. In summer, beverages like sangria and iced coffee go hand in hand with outdoor activities like bocce ball and swimming. Some great recipes for hydrating summer drinks include:
Iced Coffee
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup of freshly brewed dark roast coffee, cooled. 2 cups of almond or rice milk. 1/2 cup freshly sweetened whipped cream. Collagen-based peptides.
Directions: Pour 1 cup of dark roast coffee into a glass or pitcher. Add 2 cups of almond or rice milk and stir until well combined. Add 1/2 cup of freshly sweetened whipped cream, and mix well. Add collagen-based peptides such as GNC to mask the coffee flavor if desired. This drink is best served over ice.
Fruit- and Herb-Infused Waters
Ingredients: 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. 3/4 cup of ripe strawberries, chopped. 2 tablespoons of chopped mint or basil leaves. 1 tablespoon of honey. 1 pinch of nutmeg or cardamom.
Directions: In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, chopped strawberries, chopped mint or basil leaves, honey, and a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom. Add ice cubes to the pitcher then put in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Serve immediately.
Sparkling Honey Limeade
Ingredients: 2 cups of cold water. 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice (about two limes). 2 tablespoons of honey. 2 tablespoons of chopped mint leaves. Nutmeg.
Directions: Pour 2 cups of cold water into a pitcher. Add lime juice, honey, mint, and a pinch of nutmeg. Add ice cubes to chill the drink and.
Mint Green Tea
Ingredients: 1 cup of cold water. 2 green tea bags (Matcha or herbal flavor). 2 tablespoons of honey. 1/3 cup of mint leaves. 1/3 cup of fresh lime juice (about two limes).
Directions: Pour 1 cup of cold water into a pitcher. Add two green tea bags, two tablespoons of honey, and 1/3 cup of mint leaves. Allow the mixture to steep for at least 2 hours. Remove tea bags from the water, squeeze excess liquid from them, add lime juice and stir until well combined.
Kiwi Agua Fresca
Ingredients: 4 kiwis, peeled and cored. 1 lime, cut into slices. 1 cup of ice cubes. 1 cup of water. 2 tablespoons of honey.
Directions: Cut the kiwis into quarters then blend with lime and ice in a high-powered blender. Pour into a pitcher and mix honey into the mixture until well combined.
If you prefer more sweetness, you may add more honey and blend again.
Strawberry Basil Cooler
Ingredients: 1/2 cup of fresh strawberries, sliced. 5 basil leaves, torn into small bits. 1/4 cup of thinly sliced scallions or chives. 1/4 cup of water.
Directions: First, you need to chill the water and strawberries for about 30 minutes, then add basil and scallions or chives. Afterward, mix the ingredients thoroughly and serve immediately.
Cucumber Mint Lemonade
Ingredients: 2 cups of cold water. 1 large cucumber, sliced into thin rounds. 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves, chopped small. 2 tablespoons of honey (optional).
Directions: Pour the water into a pitcher and add the cucumber slices, fresh mint leaves, and honey. Allow chilling for about 30 minutes. Serve as is or over ice.
Orange Cranberry Slushie
Ingredients: 2 cups of cold water. 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice (about one orange). 1 cup of cranberries, fresh or frozen. 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves. 1/2 cup of ice cubes.
Directions: Put the water into a pitcher. Add the chilled cranberries and mix until well combined. Add the mint leaves, orange juice, and ice cubes. Allow chilling for about 30 minutes. For more flavor, you could also add some additional honey.
Pineapple Numbing Mint Cooler
Ingredients: 1 pineapple, peeled and cored. 1 cup of fresh mint leaves, torn into small bits. 1 cup of ice cubes.
Directions: First, you need to chill the pineapple for about 30 minutes, then add the mint and ice cubes to the mix. Afterward, mix the ingredients thoroughly and serve immediately.
