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5 Refreshing Summer Drinks: Easy Recipes to Beat the Heat!
Beat the summer heat with these 5 incredibly refreshing drink recipes! From Brazilian Lemonade to Red Berry Granita, discover easy ways to stay hydrated and enjoy delicious beverages. Perfect for when you crave something more than just water.
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Brazilian Lemonade
Recipe Information
30m
Prep Time
4h
Cook Time
4h 30m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
International Summer Drinks
French
Nutrition (per serving)
180
Calories
3g
Protein
25g
Carbs
7g
Fat
Pineapple Infused Water
Ingredients
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Servings: 8
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Homemade Almond Milk
Instructions
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- For Brazilian Lemonade: Wash and quarter the limes. Blend the lime quarters with 4 cups of cold water until smooth.2m
Preview2mPreviewFor Brazilian Lemonade: Wash and quarter the limes. Blend the lime quarters with 4 cups of cold water until smooth. - Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the solids. Add sweetened condensed milk and granulated sugar to the strained liquid.2m
Preview2mPreviewStrain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the solids. Add sweetened condensed milk and granulated sugar to the strained liquid. - Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the pitcher and blend again briefly until smooth and frothy. Serve immediately.1mPreview1mPreviewAdd 1 cup of ice cubes to the pitcher and blend again briefly until smooth and frothy. Serve immediately.
- For Pineapple Infused Water: Dice 1/2 cup of fresh pineapple and gently bruise 5-6 fresh mint leaves.2m
Preview2mPreviewFor Pineapple Infused Water: Dice 1/2 cup of fresh pineapple and gently bruise 5-6 fresh mint leaves. - Combine the diced pineapple and mint leaves with 1 liter of cold water in a large pitcher or glass bottle.1m
Preview1mPreviewCombine the diced pineapple and mint leaves with 1 liter of cold water in a large pitcher or glass bottle. - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse. Serve chilled.1mPreview1mPreviewRefrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse. Serve chilled.
- For Homemade Almond Milk: Soak 1 cup of raw almonds in water overnight, or for at least 8 hours.1m
Preview1mPreviewFor Homemade Almond Milk: Soak 1 cup of raw almonds in water overnight, or for at least 8 hours. - Drain and rinse the soaked almonds. Blend them with 3 cups of filtered water, maple syrup (if using), and a pinch of salt until creamy.3m
Preview3mPreviewDrain and rinse the soaked almonds. Blend them with 3 cups of filtered water, maple syrup (if using), and a pinch of salt until creamy. - Strain the almond mixture through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth, squeezing out all the liquid. Discard the almond pulp. Refrigerate the milk and serve cold.2mPreview2mPreviewStrain the almond mixture through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth, squeezing out all the liquid. Discard the almond pulp. Refrigerate the milk and serve cold.
- For Iced Chocolate Milk: In a glass, combine unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar. Add a splash of milk and stir to form a smooth paste.1m
Preview1mPreviewFor Iced Chocolate Milk: In a glass, combine unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar. Add a splash of milk and stir to form a smooth paste. - Gradually add the remaining milk, whisking constantly until the cocoa and sugar are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.1m
Preview1mPreviewGradually add the remaining milk, whisking constantly until the cocoa and sugar are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth. - Fill the glass with 1/2 cup of ice cubes and serve immediately. Adjust sugar to taste.1m
Preview1mPreviewFill the glass with 1/2 cup of ice cubes and serve immediately. Adjust sugar to taste. - For Red Berry Granita: In a blender, combine 2 cups of mixed red berries, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of water. Blend until smooth.2m
Preview2mPreviewFor Red Berry Granita: In a blender, combine 2 cups of mixed red berries, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of water. Blend until smooth. - Pour the mixture into a shallow freezer-safe dish (like a baking pan). Place it in the freezer.1m
Preview1mPreviewPour the mixture into a shallow freezer-safe dish (like a baking pan). Place it in the freezer. - After about 30-45 minutes, use a fork to scrape the partially frozen mixture, breaking up any ice crystals. Repeat this scraping process every 30-45 minutes for 3-4 hours, until the granita has a flaky, icy consistency.5m
Preview5mPreviewAfter about 30-45 minutes, use a fork to scrape the partially frozen mixture, breaking up any ice crystals. Repeat this scraping process every 30-45 minutes for 3-4 hours, until the granita has a flaky, icy consistency.
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