While there can be a number of ways to say bye to that dripping heat, nothing can be more relaxing and satisfying than cool frosty drinks by a poolside. This season when the sun dares you with his scorching hot rays, challenge him back and ask him to bring it on with easy to make and heavenly to drink slushies by your side.
Hot days call for cool drinks! Hang onto these refreshing cooler recipes that will make you want to wish for Summers to last forever.
Sake Spritzer
Just as the name hints, this cooler is bound to refresh your spirits and beat the heat. All you have to do is combine 1 basil leaf, 6 mint leaves, 2 lemon twists, 1 orange wedge, 1/4 cup diced cucumber and 1 1/2 ounces orange liqueur in a shaker with ice; and shake. Pour into a glass and top with sparkling sake.
Kiwi Punch
Now, who doesn’t like Kiwi? Not just is the fruit a popular favorite in summers for everybody but it also has many detoxication qualities. But rather than eating it, make a drink out of it this summer.
Make purée of 7 peeled, cubed kiwis and add 1/2 cup sugar, the juice of 2 limes and 1 cup water in it. Strain the mixture and serve over ice. We bet your guests will remember you for this delicious drink for months.
Strawberry Limeade
Easiest to make and juiciest to drink, Strawberry Limeade will become your Summer favorite once you have made it yourself. All you have to do is make a simple syrup. Just dissolve 1 cup sugar in 1 cup water in a saucepan over low heat and then let it cool. Combine the syrup with 1 cup lime juice, 2 cups water, some frozen chopped strawberries, and ice. Simple as that!
Chocolate-Cherry Shake
When mocktails and crushers can be your first drink to go to when you feel like beating the heat this summers, but mouth-watering shakes are always a big YES for everybody anytime. Especially when its Chocolate-Cherry Shake, one can never resist from asking for more.
They are even easy to make. Purée 1 cup softened vanilla ice cream, 1/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup frozen cherries and 8 chocolate wafers. And your energy booster to challenge the sun is ready.
Caramel-Java Freeze
Make a purée of 1/2 cup espresso, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tablespoons each caramel sauce and sugar and 1 cup crushed ice. This is the recipe for the most delightful drink in the world for summers. Pour it into 2 glasses; top it with whipped cream and caramel, and let it take away the heat from your body.
The sun is ready with his heat, you should be ready with your delicious cooling slushies as well.