7 Easy And Quick Recipes For Refreshing Drinks

In the heat, the only salvation is water - but instead of the usual mineral water, you want a tasty variety.

In the heat, the only salvation is water - but instead of the usual mineral water, you want a tasty variety. We have selected refreshing drinks for you: with the addition of berries, fruits, vegetables and, of course, ice - so now the heat will not scare us! And yes, such drinks can be prepared at home in no time, so run to the kitchen.

1. Refreshing lemonade

 

Where in the warm season without lemonade! A bright drink with a slight sourness and a mega refreshing effect is simply irreplaceable. The main thing is to choose the right proportions of lemon juice, sugar and water - we recommend 1:1:4. Then the drink will not be sugary-sweet, and at the same time it will turn out not too sour. Don't forget to serve the lemonade with a lemon wedge and a few fresh mint leaves. The perfect combination!

2. Cucumber lemonade

 

For spring-summer, classic lemonade can get a little boring, so we advise you to pay attention to cucumber lemonade. This drink is prepared for one or two: just cut the cucumber into small slices, chop in a blender, strain and mix with lemon juice, lime and sugar to taste. It turns out not only tasty, but also healthy "cucumber water" - especially if sugar is replaced with honey. A classic serving with citrus slices, ice and a sprig of mint is welcome.

3. Kvass with mint

 

Who among us does not like ice kvass, especially in the heat? You just need to prepare this fragrant drink at home, but you will have to sweat a little: prepare the sourdough, dry the bread, boil it with mint and leave it in a warm place for tincture. But the result is worth it - a fragrant drink with a slightly tart note of mint not only refreshes, but also pleases with taste.

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4. Strawberry, lime, cucumber

 

We bet you haven't tried such a bold combination of sweet berry, tart citrus and vegetable. The drink is obscenely simple: just mix a lot of ice, crushed mint leaves, filtered water and fruits in a large jar. We advise you to lightly crush the lime, cucumber and strawberries first so that they release more flavor. Do not forget to infuse the drink in the refrigerator for an hour - and you can serve it. 

5. Blueberry with orange

 

This drink is prepared like lemonade, but instead of lemon juice, you need to use orange slices. For a richer taste and beautiful appearance, you can add a handful of berries - blueberries, for example. Do not forget about ice, mint and let the drink brew in the cold.

6. Coconut water with watermelon

 

Let's make a refreshing drink with watermelon pulp! To do this, simply peel the pulp of the watermelon from the seeds, chop it in a blender and squeeze it through a sieve. For extra flavor and health, add coconut water and citrus juice like limes. Be sure to let the drink brew in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, add honey to taste and plenty of ice. And enjoy.

7. Smoothie with berries

 

You probably know that the main ingredient of a smoothie is berries, fruits or vegetables crushed by a blender to a puree state. There can be countless recipes for such drinks - from cucumber with kefir to banana with honey and coconut milk. We advise you to try our recipe: smoothies with milk, Philadelphia cheese, sugar and berries - tasty, healthy and bright.