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Here are nine easy-to-make refreshing drinks for summer or any time of the year! Some of them you can make ahead of time for any party or get-together. I love the kinds of recipes that are ready when you are. I have a couple of family reunions this summer and know precisely which drink I’ll take. Hint: it has ice cream in it. It’s my favorite!
These recipes were handed down to me by my mom via some very tattered recipe cards!! In case you missed this post, Summer Fruits You Should Be Eating. I updated this recipe so you have these recipes ready for the summer! Just think of family reunions and neighborhood parties where summer drinks are so popular! Enjoy!
9 Easy To Make Refreshing Drinks
When summer hits, and the heat makes our days uncomfortable, you want to make refreshing drinks for the family. I have many years of experience with hot summers and kids and grandkids who want something delicious to drink, and they’re all full of family-friendly ingredients. You’ll find that these drinks don’t have to break the bank, either. Go ahead and make these refreshing summer drinks on those hot summer days and beyond; you won’t be disappointed.
Banana Crush Slush
If you love the taste of bananas and want something refreshing, try this drink! You may call them a slush or slushies, but it’s the flavor that counts, not the name.
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 8 people
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2
cups
sugar -
3
cups
water -
1-3/4
cups
orange juice -
1/4
cup
lemon juice -
3
cups
mashed bananas -
2
cups
pineapple juice -
6
cans
7-Up or Sprite
-
Boil the sugar and water to make a syrup (dissolve the sugar).
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Combine all the other ingredients and add to the syrup.
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Freeze the mixture in a 9 by 13-inch pan.
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When ready to serve, fill the glasses 1/2 full with the slushy mixture and pour 7-up or Sprite over the mixture.
Lemon Slush With 7-Up
I don’t know about you, but I love lemon and lime juice drinks. You’ll be in heaven when you make this Lemon Slush with 7-UP!
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 8 people
:
-
4-12
ounce
cans frozen lemonade -
4
quarts
water -
6
cups
sugar -
3-4
quarts
7-Up or Sprite
-
Combine all of the ingredients together and freeze.
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After freezing add 3 or 4 quarts of 7-Up. This one is great for a party.
Raspberry Punch With 7-Up
This is one of my family’s favorites for gatherings since we love almost all berries. Raspberry Punch with 7-UP is so good and so easy to make. You will enjoy the flavor!
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 6 people
-
1
package raspberry Kool-aid -
1
cup
sugar -
4
cups
cold water -
1 6-
ounce
can frozen lemonade -
10-
ounce
package fresh or frozen raspberries -
2-3
quarts
7-Up or Sprite
-
Combine the ingredients and freeze in ice cube trays.
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Place the frozen ice cubes in a glass and fill with 7-Up.
Six Flavor Punch
Have you ever had a punch that has six flavors? If not, now is your chance to make this Six Flavor Punch drink recipe. Your family and friends will love its citrus taste!
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 12 people
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3
pkg. cherry Kool-aid -
2
pkg. strawberry Kool-aid -
1
pkg. black cherry Kool-aid -
2
pkg. lemon grape Kool-aid -
8
cups
sugar -
9
quarts
water -
2-12
ounce
cans frozen orange juice -
2-12
ounce
cans frozen lemonade -
4
quarts
7-Up
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Combine everything in a large pan and chill then serve in a punch bowl.
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These are great refreshing drinks for a party.
Four Fruit Freeze Slush
When it’s hot outside, sometimes you want something sweet and cold for your summer beverages. This Four Fruit Freeze Slush blend will cool you down in no time at your summer picnic or family reunion!
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 12 people
-
1-12-
ounce
can apricot nectar -
1-3/4
cups
pineapple juice -
1-6-
ounce
can of frozen orange juice
thawed -
1-6-
ounce
can frozen lemonade
thawed -
1/4
cup
sugar -
2
cups
milk -
1-
quart
chilled ginger ale
-
Mix the juices and sugar, then stir in the milk.
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Freeze in ice cube trays until they freeze to a mushy texture.
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Divide into 4 tall glasses, and fill with ginger ale.
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Garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries. Yummy!
Almond Punch For a Party
I love the taste of almond flavoring, especially when it’s in a refreshing drink. Almond Punch for a Party is sure to be a party pleaser.
Mix together:
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 12 people
-
5-3/4
cups
sugar -
2
gallons
of water -
2
6-ounce
cans orange, lime, or lemon juice (frozen), thawed - Juice of 3 lemons
-
1-1/2
tablespoons
vanilla -
1-1/2
tablespoons
almond extract -
1-
ounce
citric acid
-
Combine all of the ingredients and serve in a punch bowl.
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This makes two gallons of pure bliss!
Creamy Dreamy Orange Drink
Mark enjoys this dream drink. It’s a Creamy, dreamy orange drink that both older and younger people love! Fill your pitcher and share this drink with the whole family. I’m not sure if it’s the milk or vanilla secret ingredient that makes this so delicious.
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 3 people
-
1/3
cup
frozen orange juice
slightly thawed -
1/2
cup
milk -
1/2
cup
water -
1/4
cup
sugar -
1/2
teaspoon
vanilla -
5-8
ice cubes
-
Combine in a blender. Makes 3 cups.
Ice Cream Punch
If you love ice cream and punch, you will really enjoy combining the two. You only need a few ingredients to make this, which makes it super simple for anyone. Consider topping it with whipped cream for an extra fun and unique drink.
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 10 people
:
-
1
59-ounce large can or carton of cold fruit punch -
1
2-litre bottle of cold 7-Up or Sprite -
1.5
quarts
of your favorite ice cream or sherbet (strawberry ice cream is my favorite)
-
Cut the package of ice cream open so you can slice the ice cream about 1-1/2 inches thick.
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Carefully place the ice cream slices into the fruit punch bowl.
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Now pour the fruit punch over the ice cream pieces.
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The last step is to pour the liter of 7-Up or Sprite over the fruit punch.
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The mixture will start to “froth”, stir the mixture until the ice cream breaks up into small pieces. Stir immediately. Enjoy.
Very Simple Water
Water is delicious. What if I told you you could make something better than water? You can make this yummy drink called Very Simple Water. It has great flavor!
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 12 people
-
4
quarts
cold water -
2
cups
sugar -
1
tablespoon
citric acid
found at a pharmacy or health food store -
1
tablespoon
lemon extract
-
Mix everything together and pour over ice in a punch bowl.
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Next place thinly sliced lemons on top of the drink. This drink is light and refreshing.
I like to freeze my refreshing drinks in a metal 9-inch by 13-inch pan because they break up more effortlessly with a spoon. Here’s mine: Nordic Ware Classic Metal 9×13 Covered Cake Pan
Other Drink Options
I grew up in Las Vegas where the summers get extremely hot!! My grandma made iced tea for us on those very hot days. There’s nothing quite as refreshing.
Some substitute ingredients to try might be watermelon, peach, or mango in place of any of the fruits listed. Give grapefruit juice a try instead of any citrus fruits listed in the recipes. You can also use coconut water or soda water in place of regular tap water where listed. Finally, use agave syrup in place of sugar for a sweet and possibly more healthy alternative.
Final Word
This summer, make it one to remember. You’ll want to make at least one of these refreshing drinks if not all. An even better idea would be to try something new every single week. My family loves to try new things. I plan on remaking some of these drinks for Mark and me this summer. It looks and feels like it’ll be a hot summer this year, so we might as well enjoy it as much as possible. May God Bless this world, Linda.
Copyright Images: Banana Drink Deposit photos_70154763_s-2019, Orange Smoothie Deposit photos_129608762_s-2019, Strawberry Smoothie Deposit photos_376267792_s-2019, Raspberry Smoothie Deposit photos_11570849_s-2019, Lemon Drink Deposit photos_55539855_s-2019
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