Sparkling Summer Drinks
By Woman's Day Kitchen
Chill Out
Hot days call for frosty sips. Check out these refreshing combinations that will get you through the season for just pennies a glass. Photo credit: Jonny Valiant
Lime Zing
Summer sizzle is more bearable with rose-colored glasses! Combine tangy red tea with slices of lime, and add ice. Another great idea: combine lemon-lime soda with summer berries. Photo credit: Jonny Valiant
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Apricot Fizz
Two parts club soda, one part sweet apricot nectar, plus sliced nectarines to nibble. Another great idea: combine club soda with puréed watermelon. Photo credit: Jonny Valiant
Florida Iced Tea
Add orange slices for a sunshiny take on the usual. Another great idea: combine iced tea with sliced plums and fresh mint or with pineapple juice and fresh pineapple. Photo credit: Jonny Valiant
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Berry Sparkler
Club soda and red tea with a handful of fresh berries-summer in a glass. Photo credit: Jonny Valiant
Lemon Surprise
Cucumbers really are cool, especially in lemonade. Add zip with a bit of grated fresh ginger. Another great idea: combine lemonade with fresh basil or with puréed strawberries. Photo credit: Jonny Valiant
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Great Starts
Use these as the base for all your summer drinks:
Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger ($2.99 for 20 bags) A nice balance of tart and fruity hibiscus teas, with a hit of cool mint.
Country Time Lemonade ($2.49 for 19 oz) Sweet and tangy, with lemonade-stand taste and a price to match (about 8¢ a cup).
Lipton Black Tea ($2.79 for 48 bags) Stands up to melting ice.
Original article appeared on WomansDay.com.
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