Escape the Summer Heat with These Refreshing Drinks!
Thirsting for a refreshing summer drink on a hot day? Here are some deliciously cool recipes from The Old Farmer’s Almanac.
11 Summer Drink Recipes to Cool Off With
Switchel (Haymaker’s Punch)
Before Gatorade, hardworking farmers in colonial days turned to Haymaker’s Punch, also called switchel, for refreshment. This was the drink of choice for workers out in the field who wanted to cool off with something with a bit more of a kick than just plain old well water.
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Berry Iced Tea
Liven up your summer iced tea with fresh, seasonal berries. It’s so refreshing.
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Old-Fashioned Lemonade Stand Lemonade
There’s nothing better for a hot summer day than a cold glass of lemonade. We think this version is just right, but you can adjust the sugar and lemon to find your perfect version.
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Mint Lemonade
Cooling mint meets refreshing citrus—what’s not to love?
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Pink Lemonade
This version of lemonade calls for strawberries or raspberries, but you might want to try it with cherries when they are in season.
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One-Week Ginger Beer
If you’re like us and want a more exciting version of ginger soda, try this recipe. It keeps that fresh–ginger flavor in all the best ways.
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Dog Days Iced Tea
This iced tea is brightened up with orange juice, perfect for a quick sip or a languid evening.
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Strawberry Lemonade
Lemonade is a great way to use strawberries when they are in-season and abundant.
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Grown-Up Lemonade
Lemonade isn’t just for kids! Try this delightful grown-up version for your next summer dinner party or cookout.
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Watermelon Punch
Is there anything better to go with a summer BBQ than watermelon? Try this delightful punch for a fun twist on a classic combination.
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Rhubarb Punch
We’ve all heard of rhubarb pie or jam, but how about this slightly tart but oh-so-good punch? After you taste it, you’ll want to plant some rhubarb in your yard.
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What is your go-to summer drink? Share it with us in the comments!
Catherine Boeckmann
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We have 2 lemon trees that are still giving us lots of fruit in June. We squeeze and freeze the juice in ice cube trays, I sometimes add sprigs of Lavender before freezing. I put the cubes into a tumbler or large glass fill with water and viola, instant lemonade. since we pick the fruit as it falls off the trees it is sweet and needs no sugar. Sometimes I'll add some fresh mint leaves.
What are the benefits of white tea ?
White tea has a higher amount of antioxidants and less caffeine than green tea.
Love the info. Please keep it coming!!!
Love The Old School Recipes, and "the Farmers Almanac"
All year round I make No Boil Iced Tea, which I describe here
Lemonade is always a favorite during the hot days of summer, but I also enjoy a cold glass of brewed "white iced tea" infused with a sprig of pineapple mint. :~)
What is "white" tea? The pineapple mint sounds DELICIOUS! :)
