According to PAG-ASA summer is already started in the Philippines. With the hot weather, we have some refreshments thus we listed 10 summer drinks recipes for your kids and the whole family that you can enjoy this summer season.
10 summer drinks recipe for your kids and your whole family
1. Watermelon Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 4 cups chopped watermelon
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cups ice cubes
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Instructions:
- Add the chopped watermelon, fresh lime juice, and honey to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Add the ice cubes to the blender and pulse until the ice is crushed and the mixture is slushy.
- Taste the slushie and add more honey or lime juice if needed.
- Pour the slushie into glasses and serve immediately.
- Garnish with lime wedges or watermelon slices, if desired.
You can adjust the sweetness of the slushie by adding more or less honey, depending on your preference. You can also add a splash of club soda or sparkling water for a fizzy twist.
2. Strawberry Milkshake
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- Whipped cream and sliced strawberries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Add the vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, and milk to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the milkshake into a glass.
- Top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
You can also adjust the recipe to your taste by adding more or fewer strawberries or ice cream depending on how thick and fruity you like your milkshake. Enjoy your delicious and refreshing Strawberry Milkshake!
3. Peach Ice Tea
Ingredients:
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Sliced peaches and mint leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Let steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and stir in the sugar until it dissolves.
- Add the diced peaches to the pot and let steep for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the tea and discard the peaches.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a pitcher and refrigerate until chilled.
- To serve, add ice cubes to glasses and pour the peach iced tea over the ice.
- Garnish with sliced peaches and mint leaves, if desired.
- Enjoy your refreshing Peach Iced Tea!
You can adjust the sweetness and strength of the tea to your liking by adding more or less sugar and steeping the tea for a shorter or longer time.
4. Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- Pineapple wedges and shredded coconut, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Add the chopped pineapple, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, and ice cubes to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the smoothie and add honey if you prefer a sweeter taste.
- Pour the smoothie into the glasses.
- Garnish with pineapple wedges and shredded coconut, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Pineapple Coconut Smoothie!
You can adjust the thickness of the smoothie by adding more or fewer ice cubes or coconut milk, depending on your preference. You can also use frozen pineapple instead of fresh pineapple for a colder and thicker smoothie.
5. Banana Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions:
- Peel the bananas and add them to a blender.
- Add the vanilla yogurt, milk, and ice cubes to the blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste the smoothie and add honey if you prefer a sweeter taste.
- Pour the smoothie into the glasses.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy Banana Smoothie!
You can adjust the thickness of the smoothie by adding more or less milk or ice cubes, depending on your preference. You can also add other fruits or ingredients, such as strawberries or peanut butter, to customize the flavor.
Make your summer extra special when you made your own summer refreshments and drinks for your family. Besides making these as your refreshments you can also turn these into a small business.
Important reminder! Stay hydrated and take a lot of fluids.
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