Hey Lykkers! Summer is here, and what better way to beat the heat than with a refreshing, homemade drink?
Whether you're chilling by the pool, hanging out with friends, or just relaxing at home, these drinks are guaranteed to keep you cool and refreshed.
Best of all, they're super easy to make, so you don't have to be a pro in the kitchen to whip them up. Let's dive into these fun and delicious summer drink recipes!
1. Plum Salted Lemonade
Ingredients: Sprite, salted plums, ice cubes, yellow lemons
Instructions:
Start by soaking 2-4 salted plums in warm water for a few minutes. Stir them around, then set them aside. Next, sprinkle salt on the skin of the lemon, rub it in, then rinse and cut the lemon into slices, removing the seeds. In a glass, add two slices of lemon, a few salted plums (not soaked), and a handful of ice cubes. Pour the soaked plum water into the glass, followed by the Sprite, and top it off with two more lemon slices.
Taste: This drink is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with the plum's fragrance and the zesty kick of lemon. It's the ideal thirst quencher for a hot summer day!
2. Green Grape Yoghurt Drink
Ingredients: Green grapes, Yakult, berry (or peach) juice
Instructions:
Peel 4-5 green grapes and crush them in a glass. Fill the glass with ice cubes. Pour in one bottle of Yakult, followed by a splash of berry or peach juice. Stir it all together.
Taste: This drink is fruity and refreshing, with just the right amount of tang. The layered colors make it look gorgeous, so it's perfect for snapping a photo before you sip!
3. Watermelon Mint Slush
Ingredients: Watermelon, mint leaves, ice cubes, honey (optional)
Instructions:
Start by peeling and removing the seeds from the watermelon, then cut it into small chunks. Wash a handful of mint leaves and set them aside. Place the watermelon chunks and mint leaves into a blender, add ice cubes, and blend until smooth. If you want extra sweetness, add some honey and blend again. Pour the slush into a glass, adding more ice if you like it extra cool.
Taste: Sweet, juicy, and minty! This slush is the perfect refreshing treat, offering the hydrating goodness of watermelon with a cool minty twist.
4. Mango Passionfruit Drink
Ingredients: Passionfruit, mango, honey, chilled mineral water
Instructions:
Prepare the mineral water by freezing it beforehand. Cut the passionfruit in half and scoop the pulp into a glass. Add a drizzle of honey and then pour in the chilled mineral water. Stir well. Peel and pit a large mango, then cut the flesh into small cubes. Blend half of the mango into juice. Mix the mango juice with the passionfruit pulp, and add the remaining mango cubes for extra texture.
Taste: This drink is tangy and sweet, bursting with tropical fruit flavors. Packed with vitamin C, it's a healthy and tasty option for staying cool during the summer.
5. Mango Sago
Ingredients: Mango, sago pearls, pomelo, coconut milk, thick coconut cream
Instructions:
Start by mashing the mango to form a smooth base. Add cooked sago pearls and pomelo segments into the mango mixture. For the drink, blend mango, thick coconut cream, and coconut milk in a blender until smooth. If you like it thicker, add more mango and coconut milk.
Taste: A rich, tropical drink with the sweetness of mango, the tanginess of pomelo, and the creamy richness of coconut milk. This drink is both a sweet treat and a satisfying snack.
6. Iced Green Tea
Ingredients: Green tea, lemon slices, ice cubes
Instructions:
Brew green tea with hot water, then let it cool down. Once cooled, add ice cubes to a glass. Drop in a few lemon slices and stir.
Taste: This iced green tea is light, refreshing, and packed with antioxidants. The lemon adds a citrusy zing, making it the perfect summer beverage to refresh and hydrate you.
Enjoy Your Summer Sips!
These six homemade drinks are not only easy to prepare, but they also bring a burst of fresh flavors to keep you cool and hydrated during those hot summer days. Whether you're craving something fruity, tangy, or creamy, there's a drink here to suit every taste. Try them out and let us know which one is your favorite!
So, Lykkers, which drink are you going to try first? Don't forget to share your creations with us—we'd love to see how you customize these drinks and make them your own!
