When summertime arrives, the temperatures start to climb, leaving everyone exhausted, hot, and out of sorts. The most crucial aspect of remaining active in this oppressive heat and maintaining excellent health is staying hydrated. When you sweat a lot, your body tends to lose water more quickly. While water is the most crucial beverage to quench thirst, you can also try other hydrating summertime drinks to quench your thirst and keep your body cool. In order to beat the heat as we embrace summer, let’s rehydrate and restore our bodies with some of the best summer drinks. We provide a selection of summertime beverages that you simply must try.
Here’s a list of summer drinks to beat the heat:
Infused Water:
- Cucumber and Mint: Add sliced cucumber and a few sprigs of fresh mint to a pitcher of water. Let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
- Lemon and Ginger: Add sliced lemon and fresh ginger slices to a pitcher of water. Let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
- Strawberry and Basil: Add sliced strawberries and a handful of fresh basil leaves to a pitcher of water. Let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
Blueberry Banana Smoothie:
Ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of almond milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Iced Green Tea:
- Brew a pot of green tea according to the package instructions.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature before transferring it to a pitcher.
- Chill the pitcher of green tea in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Serve over ice with a slice of lemon or lime.
Green Smoothie:
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- Squeeze of fresh lime juice
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of coconut water until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Watermelon Agua Fresca:
- In a blender, puree 4 cups of diced watermelon with 1 cup of water.
- Add the juice of 1 lime and 1-2 teaspoons of honey or agave nectar, depending on how sweet you like it.
- Blend everything together until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Chill the pitcher of agua fresca in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Serve over ice.
Mango Pineapple Smoothie:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of coconut milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Coconut Water:
- Chill a can or bottle of coconut water in the fridge.
- Serve over ice with a squeeze of lime.
Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie :
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 peeled kiwi
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of almond milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Sparkling Fruit Spritzers:
- In a glass, mix together 1 part fruit juice with 3 parts sparkling water.
- Stir well to combine.
- Serve over ice with a slice of fruit for garnish.
Peach Yogurt Smoothie:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen peaches
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash of almond milk until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
