Staying hydrated and maintaining good health remains a challenge in sweltering summer. Though plain water is the most important drink to quench thirst, you can pick up a few glasses of other summery beverages to keep your body cool. Here are a few delicious beverages which will keep you hydrated for the day’s next adventure.
The Coffee-Flavored Slushie
For such an incredible treat, you’ll be amazed that this drink can be prepared in just five minutes using three highly affordable ingredients. Class your slushie up this season by infusing it with some caffeine by blending one part chilled coffee, one part milk and one part ice in the blender, then sip and enjoy perfection.
Homemade Pink Lemonade
To get started you’ll need: one cup of granulated sugar, two and a half cups of fresh lemon juice, four sliced lemons to be used as garnish, one and a half cups of superfine sugar and two cups of cranberry juice. Boil granulated sugar along with a cup of water and chill to begin, then blend all other ingredients and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Then, whip out your favorite set of glasses and enjoy.
Virgin Pina Colada
It’s easy to purchase the following ingredients: one cup of fresh pineapple chunks, one cup of unsweetened coconut milk, one banana, a quarter of a cup of ice cubes, two teaspoons of honey and pineapple chunks for garnish. Blend all ingredients (save the garnish) together and just like that, you and a friend can enjoy the beachside taste of a pina colada without the expensive restaurant pricing. What’s more, it only takes five minutes to get this thick, delicious drink prepared! Treat yourself today with one of these fabulous treats.