In the South Florida heat, a refreshing drink is the perfect way to cool off. Here are some delicious and easy DIY summer beverages meant to keep you calm and cool.
Strawberry watermelon smoothie
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- Watermelon
- Strawberries
- Lemon juice
- Water
- Honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Place watermelon chunks and strawberries in the freezer.
- When frozen, place them in a blender and add lemon juice and water. (For a sweeter taste, add honey or maple syrup.)
- Blend all your ingredients.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy.
Coconut-lime French soda
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- Coconut cream
- Lime juice
- Carbonated water
- Ice (optional)
- Add all your ingredients to a glass, stir and enjoy. (Add ice for desired coldness.)
Orange Julius
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- Milk
- Water
- Orange juice concentrate
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Ice
- Add your ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy.
Cherry-pineapple lemonade
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- Pineapple juice
- Lemonade (homemade or store bought)
- Cherry 7Up
- Freeze your pineapple juice in an ice-cube tray.
- When frozen, mix your lemonade and cherry flavored 7Up in a glass, adding your pineapple juice ice cubes.
- Slightly stir and enjoy.
Photo: B. Godine
