Quench Your Thirst with These Refreshing Summer Drinks
It is the season to sit back, relax, and enjoy the sun while sipping on a refreshing drink on a hot summer day. Whether you prefer something fruity or tangy, a mix of flavors is always a treat for your taste buds during the summer heat.
However, making a perfect blend can be a challenge. That's where mixers come in. They can turn your plain old drink into a delightful summer cooler. In this blog post, we have curated some of the best refreshing summer drink mixers to help you beat the heat.
Lemonade Mixer
Lemonade is a classic summer drink, and adding a hint of fruity flavors can give this drink a unique twist. You can add raspberry or peach mixers to your lemonade for a fruity punch. For an adult version, you can add vodka and garnish with herbs like rosemary or basil.
Raspberry Lemonade Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 4-6 lemons)
- 1/2 cup raspberry syrup
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and fresh raspberries for garnish
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions:
- In a pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and raspberry syrup. Stir well to mix them together.
- Add the cold water to the pitcher and stir again to combine.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more raspberry syrup or lemon juice, if desired.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the raspberry lemonade over the ice.
- Garnish with lemon slices, fresh raspberries, and mint leaves, if desired.
- Stir gently before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Raspberry Lemonade made with raspberry syrup!
Mojito Mixer
A mojito is a refreshing cocktail that is perfect for summer parties. You can use a mint mixer instead of fresh mint leaves to save time while keeping the flavor intact. You can also add a splash of mango or strawberry mixers for a fruity twist.
Mango Mojito Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces white rum
- 1/2 cup mango syrup
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- Club soda or sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Mint sprigs and mango slices for garnish
Instructions:
- In a glass, muddle together the mint leaves and lime juice until the mint leaves are slightly bruised.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the white rum over the ice.
- Add the mango syrup to the glass and stir well.
- Top off with club soda or sparkling water to your preference.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a slice of mango.
- Stir gently before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Mango Mojito made with mango syrup!
Margarita Mixer
Margaritas are a popular summer drink, and adding a twist with mixers can make them a hit at your next party. Instead of using traditional lime juice, you can use a mix of grapefruit and lime mixer for an unexpected twist. For a spicy kick, you can add jalapeno mixers to your margarita.
Strawberry Puree Margarita Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 ounce strawberry puree mix
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt or sugar (optional), for rimming the glass
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Rim a margarita glass with salt or sugar, if desired. Wet the rim of the glass with a lime wedge. Dip it into a plate of salt or sugar. Rotate the glass to coat the rim evenly.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, triple sec or orange liqueur, strawberry puree mix, and lime juice.
- Shake well until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed and chilled.
- Strain the margarita mixture into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries.
- Serve and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Margarita!
Conclusion:
Making refreshing summer drinks with mixers is a creative way to add some uniqueness to your drink selection. You can make your drinks a hit at your next summer gathering by adding a mix of flavors. Choose from both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
You can find mixers on Supermarket Italy's online store. These mixers can help you transform plain drinks into heavenly summer coolers. So next time you plan a summer party, don't forget to experiment with these refreshing summer drink mixers.