Cool Summer Drinks
saveBeat the heat with these easy-to-make drink recipes for the summer.
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![Cherry Vanilla Smoothie]( "Cherry Vanilla Smoothie")
Cherry Vanilla Smoothie
This sweet-tart smoothie is an all-time favorite. Double the recipe and freeze the leftovers in paper cups. Your kids can have the first round for breakfast, the second for a wholesome dessert.
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![Lemonade with Berry Ice Cubes]( "Lemonade with Berry Ice Cubes")
Lemonade with Berry Ice Cubes
Get a little kick of bright berry flavor in this thirst-quenching lemonade.
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![Purple Passion]( "Purple Passion")
Double-Decker Malted
With two thick and frosty layers -- one flavored with banana, the other with chocolate or mocha -- this shake really stacks up.
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![Frozen Slushie]( "Frozen Slushie")
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![Patriotic Drink]( "Patriotic Drink")
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![Peanut Butter Blast]( "Peanut Butter Blast")
Peanut Butter Blast
This milk shake is a refreshing treat, but it also offers protein, calcium, B vitamins, potassium, and a subtle dose of peanut butter flavor.
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![Perfect Fruit Punch]( "Perfect Fruit Punch")
Perfect Fruit Punch
Making fruit punch is a bit like playing mad scientist -- which is why it's so much fun to do with kids. You add a little of this and a lot of that to a pitcher until you come up with a drink that's "perfect."
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![Pineapple Crush Smoothie]( "Pineapple Crush Smoothie")
Pineapple Crush Smoothie
The riper the pineapple and banana, the sweeter your outcome. This smoothie has it all -- fresh, tropical, and an excellent source of vitamin C.
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![Pink Banana Smoothie]( "Pink Banana Smoothie")
Pink Banana Smoothie
Skeptical that your kids will drink anything with tofu in it? Have them try it first without knowing what that is that makes it so creamy. With this much fruit, they'll never know the difference.
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![Purple Mango Smoothie]( "Purple Mango Smoothie")
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![sparkling star punch]( "sparkling star punch")
Sparkling Star Punch
This brightly colored party punch can be dressed up with an optional wreath of frozen berries and (for those who like its distinctive licorice flavor) bits of floating star anise.
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![Lemon Juice Juleps]( "Lemon Juice Juleps")
Lemon Juice Juleps
Fresh-squeezed lemon juice and a hint of mint make this soft drink recipe a guaranteed winner.
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![Fruit Smoothie]( "Ready-to-Whir Smoothie")
Ready-to-Whir Smoothie
Use these make-ahead frozen smoothie packets for a nutritious breakfast drink, ready in minutes.
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![Banana Smoothie]( "Banana Smoothie")
Banana Smoothie
A frozen banana is the backbone of a good smoothie. I never toss out over-ripe bananas -- I just peel them and store them in a bag in the freezer.
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![A Shake with a Twist]( "A Shake with a Twist")
A Shake with a Twist
A nice tall glass of cool, creamy goodness will make you forget about the hot weather outside.
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![Super Smoothies]( "Super Smoothies")
Super Smoothies
These three frozen drinks make a healthy mid-afternoon snack or after-dinner indulgence. For each one, place the ingredients listed in a blender and combine until smooth.
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![Sparkling Strawberry Ginger Lemonade]( "Sparkling Strawberry Ginger Lemonade")
Sparkling Strawberry Ginger Lemonade
Refresh with this sparkling lemonade, with fresh flavors of strawberry & ginger.
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Cherry Vanilla Smoothie
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Lemonade with Berry Ice Cubes
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Double-Decker Malted
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Frozen Slushie
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Patriotic Drink
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Peanut Butter Blast
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Perfect Fruit Punch
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Pineapple Crush Smoothie
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Pink Banana Smoothie
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Purple Mango Smoothie
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Sparkling Star Punch
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Lemon Juice Juleps
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Ready-to-Whir Smoothie
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Banana Smoothie
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A Shake with a Twist
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Super Smoothies
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Sparkling Strawberry Ginger Lemonade
