Summer is here, and we all know what that means — the heat is on! Sometimes, the best way to beat the summer heat is with a refreshing, homemade cold drink.
We know you want something easy to make, delicious, and cooling, so we've put together a list of 9 simple yet amazing drinks you can whip up at home. Let's dive in and get those taste buds tingling!
1. Grapefruit Soda
Ingredients
• 2-3 grapefruits
• 1 can of soda water
Instructions
1. Peel the grapefruits and squeeze out the fresh juice.
2. Freeze the juice into ice cubes.
3. Place a large grapefruit ice cube into a glass, then pour in the soda water.
This refreshing drink is the perfect balance of tangy and fizzy, and it's incredibly simple to make. You can even customize it with a splash of honey or a few mint leaves for added flavor!
2. Melon Iced Tea
Ingredients
• Half a melon (like cantaloupe or honeydew)
• 2 tea bags of black tea
• A few slices of candied lemon
• Honey, to taste
Instructions
1. Peel the melon, remove the seeds, and blend the flesh into juice. Strain out any pulp.
2. Steep the tea bags in 500 ml of hot water for about 10 minutes. Let the tea cool down.
3. Mix the cooled tea with the melon juice, add the candied lemon slices, and honey, and chill it before serving.
This drink is sweet, and fruity, and has just the right amount of tea flavor. It's like a little refreshing vacation in a glass!
3. Bayberry Juice
Ingredients
• 500g bayberries
• Rock candy (to taste)
Instructions
1. Rinse the bayberries in salt water to clean them.
2. Boil water and dissolve the rock candy, then add the bayberries and simmer for about two minutes.
3. Let the mixture cool, then refrigerate overnight before drinking.
This juice has a unique tart flavor, making it a great detoxifier and perfect for cooling down on hot days!
4. Minty Soda
Ingredients
• 200ml Sprite
• 10ml mint syrup
• Mint ice cubes
Instructions
Pour the mint syrup into a glass, then add the Sprite and mint ice cubes. Stir and enjoy! This is a quick, refreshing drink with a touch of mint that instantly cools you down.
5. Passionfruit and Grapefruit Honey Drink
Ingredients
• 1 passionfruit
• 1 large grapefruit
• 1-2 limes
• 1-2 tangerines
• Honey, to taste
• Ice cubes
Instructions
1. Cut the passionfruit in half and scoop out the pulp into a glass.
2. Add the grapefruit slices, lime, and tangerine wedges.
3. Pour in the honey and some water, then add ice cubes and stir.
This tangy, tropical drink is full of flavors that will leave you craving more. Perfect for a sunny afternoon!
6. Peach Iced Drink
Ingredients
• 1 peach
• A splash of lemon juice
• Sprite or soda water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
1. Peel and chop the peach into pieces, sprinkle with sugar, and let it sit for a while to release its juice.
2. Boil the peaches in water and lemon juice until soft.
3. Freeze the peach chunks and juice, and when you're ready, add the frozen peach mix to a glass of Sprite or soda water.
This peachy drink is sweet, tangy, and wonderfully refreshing. It's perfect for those summer moments when you need to chill out!
7. Lemon Mint Soda Water
Ingredients
• Half a lemon
• 1 can of soda water
• A few fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Squeeze the juice from half a lemon, add it to the soda water, and crush a few mint leaves into the drink. Stir and enjoy this simple but deliciously refreshing beverage.
8. Peach Banana Yogurt Drink
Ingredients
• 1 peach
• 1/3 banana
• Ice-cold mineral water
• Probiotic yogurt drink (optional)
Instructions
Blend the chopped peach and banana in a blender, and add the yogurt drink, and a bit of mineral water. Blend for one minute and enjoy this creamy, healthy drink that's great for digestion.
9. Watermelon Soda
Ingredients
• Watermelon (enough for juice)
• Water
• 1 can of soda water
Instructions
1. Blend the watermelon with water and soda water to make juice.
2. Add ice cubes to a glass and pour the watermelon juice along the side of the glass to serve.
This watermelon soda is light, refreshing, and a perfect drink to sip on during those hot summer days.
Summary
Lykkers, which of these drinks are you excited to try first? These homemade drinks are perfect for cooling off in the summer and are super easy to prepare. Grab your ingredients, get creative, and enjoy these refreshing beverages all season long!
