Written by: Jude Bokovoy
Who said cocktails are the only fun drink for a hot day? Below are easy recipes using only two ingredients for any time of day and all ages.
ENERGY OF THE SUN
Start to finish: 2 minutes
Yields: 1-2 servings
4-8 ice cubes
12 oz passion fruit mango Celsius, chilled
1 oz lemonade
OR
1 oz mango nectar
Start by placing four ice cubes in a glass cup. Pour six to 12 ounces of Celsius into the cup along with a half or full ounce of juice. Stir with a straw and enjoy.
WATERMELON SUGAR
Start to finish: 2 minutes
Yields:1-2 servings
4 ice cubes
12 oz watermelon flavored Celsius, chilled
1 oz watermelon juice
1 oz lemonade (optional)
Start by placing four ice cubes in a glass cup. Pour six to 12 ounces of Celsius into the cup along with watermelon juice. Stir with a straw.
HELLO HIBISCUS
Start to finish: 2 minutes
Yields: 2 servings
6 ice cubes
4 oz lemonade, chilled
4 oz hibiscus ginger beer, chilled
In a small glass cup place three ice cubes. Pour half of the gingerbeer into the cup, pouring half the lemonade overtop.
PEPPERMINT PEACH DAYDREAM
Start to finish: 2 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
4 ice cubes
12 oz peach green tea, chilled
¼ oz peppermint syrup
Place ice cubes in a tall glass cup. Fill with tea and stir in syrup.
LUCKY LAVENDER
Start to finish: 2 minutes
Yields: 1 serving
4 ice cubes
12 oz LimonCello La Croix, chilled
¼ oz lavender syrup
In a tall glass, place the desired amount of ice cubes. Slowly fill the glass with La Croix. Stir in the syrup with a straw and enjoy.
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