Combining the flavors of pineapple, strawberry, banana, and coconut cream, this icy beverage will make you feel like you're lounging on a sun-soaked beach.
Time: under 30 minutes
Fruit Drinks
Delightful fruit drinks like homemade lemonade, watermelon drinks and lime soda
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Bahama Breeze Smoothie
Orange Lemonade
That regular lemonade stand down the street won't stand a chance. Fresh squeezed oranges and lemons make a tart treat. For grownups, gin and a touch of triple sec wouldn't go amiss.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Kids Favorite Purple Lemonade
This vibrant, blueberry-infused drink is sure to be a hit with the kids for the color and the sweet flavor.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cherry Lemonade
Tart lemonade mixed with sweet cherries makes a refreshing (and pretty) warm weather drink. We love serving this at summer parties.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pineapple Lemonade
If you're making refreshing lemonade anyway, why not just go full tropical with pineapple?
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Watermelon Water
Watermelon water is a refreshing drink that is perfect for summer. Made from fresh watermelons, it is a great source of hydration and vitamins.
Time: 1-2 hours
Pina Borracha (Drunken Pineapple)
Go home, pineapple! You're drunk! Pineapple soaked in tequila makes a nice boozy treat. The drained soaking liquid makes delicious cocktails.
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Applebee's Lemonade
If you thought lemonade was just lemons, water, and sugar then you are missing out. A little sparkling water is the Applebee's trick for an especially good glass.
Time: under 30 minutes
Orange Cow Shake
This refreshing twist on the Brown Cow uses orange sherbet and lemon-lime soda to create, of course, the Orange Cow.
Time: under 30 minutes
Basic Lemonade
When life gives you lemons, keep calm and make lemonade. Freshly, squeezed lemon juice with sweet sugar. Garnish with mint for a cool, refreshing drink any day of the year.
Time: 2-5 hours
Always-On-Hand Lemonade Syrup
Here's a great summertime trick to keep up your sleeve. Lemonade syrup, ready to be mixed into cold water at a moment's notice for perfect lemonade.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Jamba Juice Orange-A-Peel
Fresh-squeezed juice is the way to go for orange smoothies. This healthy Jamba Juice copycat is equal parts citrusy and creamy thanks to plenty of vanilla frozen yogurt.
Time: under 30 minutes
Fresh Lime Soda
Drink this refreshing, sparkling lime drink as-is or use it as a mixer for cocktails.
Time: under 30 minutes
Orange Freeze
This recipe makes an easy orange-y dessert or even cocktail (just add your desired alcohol, club soda, champagne, etc).
Time: under 30 minutes
Strawberry Lemonade Tea
This strawberry lemonade tea recipe is a summer game-changer. It's a bold fusion of fruity and tangy, with a fizzy twist that screams refreshment.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Agua Fresca De Limon (Lime Drink)
Agua fresca de limon is just another way to say limeade, but you've gotta admit it's got a nice ring to it.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Fresh Strawberry Lemonade
It's tough to beat fresh ingredients, and with fresh strawberries and lemon juice this lemonade does not disappoint. All the regular lemonade stands in the neighborhood won't...
Time: under 30 minutes
Fresh Limeade
The mix of fresh lime juice and mint sprigs makes for a tangy, refreshing summer drink. Freeze into ice cubes and make into margaritas if that's your style!
Time: 1-2 hours
Orange Drink
Made with ice, orange juice, water, egg white, vanilla extract, sugar
Time: under 30 minutes
Lime Frosty
A sweet lime drink made with ice cream and lime juice. Add a drop of green food coloring for an extra festive looking drink.
Time: under 30 minutes
Fresco De Frutas (Fresh Fruit Drink)
Tropical flavors come together in this fresh fruit drink made with papaya, bananas, and pineapple. Add some club soda for a fizzy drink.
Time: under 30 minutes
Mint Lemonade
This make-ahead lemon-mint syrup is a great way to have a refreshing drink on hand at all times. It's the perfect blend of sweet and tart.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Watermelon Ginger Sparkler
Watermelon makes such gorgeous drinks. Tasty with a kick of fresh ginger and some tart lemon juice. Great for kids, and grownups can add some white rum or tequila for a...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
Love the spinach dip at restaurants like TGIFriday's and the Olive Garden? Make it at home with these easy-to-follow copycat recipes.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.