Refreshing Teas and Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Lemonade Iced Tea

Lemonade and fresh mint leaves provide a flavorful fruit twist to this classic summer drink. One reader suggested adding a tablespoon of orange-flavored vodka to a glass of the drink to add a grown-up kick.

Recipe: Lemonade Iced Tea

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Berry Splash

Mix up a colorful drink for the whole family with cherry drink mix and white cranberry juice. Serve Berry Splash with blueberry-filled Berry Ice Cubes.

Recipe: Berry Splash

Photo: Rlaph Anderson

Vanilla-Rosemary Lemonade

Dress up classic lemonade with vanilla beans and fresh rosemary for an exceptionally refreshing drink.

Recipe: Vanilla-Rosemary Lemonade

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch

Great for a summer party, this peach sweet tea punch is a refreshing crowd pleaser.

Recipe: Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Ginger-Orange Mocktails

Serve Ginger-Orange "mocktails" for moms-to-be at a baby shower. Garnish with orange slices and fresh mint springs.

Recipe: Ginger-Orange Mocktails

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Blackberry Sweet Tea

Shake your thirst with an inviting glass of Blackberry Sweet Tea. For the garnish, cut desired amount of wooden skewers into 5-inch lengths; then place fresh blackberries on skewers.

Recipe: Blackberry Sweet Tea

Southern Breeze

This kid-friendly punch makes a special treat out of lemonade mix by mixing it with the tropical flavor of pineapple juice and the bubbly carbonation in ginger ale. Serve with paper cocktail umbrellas for a fun entertaining touch.

Recipe: Southern Breeze

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Pineapple-Basil Tea

Infuse a basic black tea with a burst of tropical flavor and a little sweet basil.

Recipe: Pineapple-Basil Tea

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Lime Fizz

This lime soda is a refreshing drink for a picnic. For an adult version, stir in 2/3 cup vodka. The leftover simple syrup can always be stirred into unsweetened iced tea.

Recipe: Lime Fizz

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Ginger-and-Honey Sweet Tea

Instead of sweetening your iced tea with sugar, use honey instead. Add some grated fresh ginger for a delightful twist.

Recipe: Ginger-and-Honey Sweet Tea

Photo: Van Chaplin

Cantaloupe Cooler

Juicy summer melon is even more refreshing when blended with ginger ale, limeade, and a hint of fresh ginger. Substitute watermelon or honeydew if you like.

Recipe: Cantaloupe Cooler

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Citrus Sweet Tea

Pineapple, orange, lemon juice, and cloves help upgrade this Southern classic. Garnish with lemon slices for a memorable drink.

Recipe: Citrus Sweet Tea

Homemade Orange Soda

This simple mixture of orange juice and lemon-lime soft drink offers the refreshing bubbles from the carbonated soda with the tang of citrus juice.

Recipe: Homemade Orange Soda

Photo: Ralph Anderson

Limeade

Fresh lime juice and Lime Ice Cubes make this a cool and flavorful spring beverage.

To get more lime juice, prick the limes lightly with a fork and microwave at HIGH for 10 to 20 seconds. Let stand a few minutes, and then roll on the counter with your palm before juicing.