This week I wanted to share some amazing summer beverages to hit the spot on very hot and humid days. I’ve enjoyed making the following non-alcoholic homemade beverages at home (with my mother) and have served them to family and friends. They are pretty easy to make and definitely delicious. I found all of these wonderful recipes online. Enjoy!
Pineapple Lemonade
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
Directions:
To make the simple syrup, combine sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved; let cool.
In a large pitcher, whisk together simple syrup, lemon juice, pineapple juice, lime juice and 5 cups water. Place in the refrigerator until chilled.
Serve over ice.
Blueberry Lemonade
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Imperial Sugar (Extra Fine Granulated Sugar)
1 cup blueberries
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions:
To make the blueberry simple syrup, combine sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in blueberries and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until blueberries have broken down, about 3-4 minutes.
Strain blueberry mixture through a cheesecloth or fine sieve; let cool.
In a large pitcher, whisk together blueberry simple syrup, lemon juice and 5 cups water. Place in the refrigerator until chilled.
Serve over ice and blueberries.
Raspberry Peach Iced Tea
Ingredients:
2 tea bags
1 cup raspberries, plus more for garnish
2 peaches, sliced, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons agave nectar, or more to taste
Mint leaves, for garnish
Directions:
Steep tea bags in 4 cups boiling water according to package instructions; discard tea bags and let cool.
Combine peaches, raspberries and agave nectar in blender until smooth; strain through cheesecloth or fine sieve.
In a large pitcher, whisk together raspberry peach mixture and brewed tea. Place in refrigerator until chilled.
Serve over ice, raspberries, peach slices and mint leaves (if desired).
Source of Information: Various Google Searches
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