Cool Summer Drinks

Beat the heat with these easy-to-make drink recipes for the summer.

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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

Get a little kick of bright berry flavor in this thirst-quenching lemonade.
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Pineapple Horchata

A sweet and refreshing drink to beat the warm summer heat!
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Frozen Slushie

Here's a fruity slushie that's a snap to make and a refreshing summertime treat.
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Patriotic Drink

Here's the trick to pouring a refreshing red, white, and blue summer drink.
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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

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

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

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

Cool down with a fruity mix.
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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

Fresh-squeezed lemon juice and a hint of mint make this soft drink recipe a guaranteed winner.
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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

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 nice tall glass of cool, creamy goodness will make you forget about the hot weather outside.
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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

Refresh with this sparkling lemonade, with fresh flavors of strawberry & ginger.
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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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