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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