8 Cold Drinks for Your Cooler
Berry-Lime Liquado
Buzz fiber-rich berries up in the blender for a refreshing Mexican-style agua fresca.
Ingredients: Strawberries, blueberries, ice, water, limes, agave nectar, fresh mint
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Calories: 294 (approximate)
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Homemade Ginger Alex
Get that same crisp taste as store-bought versions (and half the calories) with this simple recipe. Combining a simple syrup made with fresh ginger and club soda will satisfy even the strongest soda craving.
Ingredients: Sugar, ginger, water, club soda, candied ginger pieces
Calories: 72
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Raspberry Lemonade
Raspberries will add just the slightest tangy flavor to the tart lemonade. If you’re looking for a sweeter flavor, use strawberries instead.
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Ingredients: Lemon juice, sugar, raspberry purée, ice cubes
Calories: 114
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Pressed Watermelon With Basil Water
Quench your thirst with this simple drink. At under 50 calories, it makes a light addition to any grilled dish.
Ingredients: Watermelon, basil leaves, sea salt, white wine vinegar, water
Calories: 46
Try this recipe: Pressed Watermelon With Basil Water
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Pomegranate Lemonade
This lemonade really packs a punch with the combination of sour emon juice and tart pomegranate juice. Plus making homemade lemonade means you control the sugar.
Ingredients: Sugar, lemon juice, pomegranate juice, water, ice
Calories: 75
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Limeade
This tart alternative to lemonade is absolutely delicious with a Mexican meal. Plus, at a little over 100 calories per serving, this drink is much more diet-friendly than a margarita.
Ingredients: Water, sugar, lime rind, lime juice, ice water
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Calories: 106 (for 8 ounces)
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Hibiscus Iced Tea With Peaches
Tea is a low-cal (and antioxidant-packed) way to cool down. And adding fresh peaches provides a refreshing fruity flavor.
Ingredients: Sugar, lemon juice, warm water, hibiscus tea bags, peaches, cold water
Calories: 115
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Pomegranate and Lime Iced Tea
Make tea time something to look forward to with this tart drink. And not only is pomegranate juice delicious, but it may also have cardiovascular health benefits.
Ingredients: Boiling water, tea bags, pomegranate juice, limes, sugar
Calories: 59 (approximate)
Try this recipe: Pomegranate and Lime Iced Tea