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Refreshing Teas and Non-Alcoholic Sippers

By Mary Beard
January 10, 2013
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A collection of our most refreshing teas, lemonades, and non-alcoholic drinks that are sure to please adults and kids alike.
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Lemonade Iced Tea

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Recipe: 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.

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Cucumber-Mint Water

Recipe: Cucumber-Mint Water

Try this recipe from Josh Williams and Eric Prum, the authors of Infuse. "As much as we love the hot days of summer, it's sometimes hard to escape that sticky feeling. Enter this cooling infusion. Lime, cucumber, and mint work together to create a refreshing sip that we keep in the fridge all summer long."

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Berry Splash

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Recipe: 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.

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Vanilla-Rosemary Lemonade

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Recipe: Vanilla-Rosemary Lemonade

This is exceptional when made with freshly squeezed lemon juice.

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Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch

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Recipe: Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch

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

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Ginger-Orange Mocktails

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Recipe: Ginger-Orange Mocktails

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

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Blackberry Sweet Tea

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Recipe: 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.

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Southern Breeze

Recipe: 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.

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Pineapple-Basil Tea

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Recipe: Pineapple-Basil Tea

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

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Lime Fizz

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Recipe: 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.

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Ginger-and-Honey Sweet Tea

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Recipe: 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.

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Cantaloupe Cooler

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Recipe: 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.

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Citrus Sweet Tea

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Recipe: Citrus Sweet Tea

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

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Homemade Orange Soda

Recipe: 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.

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Classic Sweet Tea

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Recipe: Classic Sweet Tea

We love this recipe because it's got strong tea flavor without being bitter, and it's sweet but not cloying.

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Lemon-Blueberry Sweet Tea

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Recipe: Lemon-Blueberry Sweet Tea

Blueberries and lemon add a refreshing flair to iced tea for your next summer get-together.

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Sparkling Cherry Limeade

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Recipe: Sparkling Cherry Limeade

A fun mocktail you can garnish with margarita salt, limes and cherries. Add a little tequila and a splash of orange liqueur for an extra kick.

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Southern Sweet Tea

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Recipe: Southern Sweet Tea

Only Southerners understand just how sweet tea should be. Add the full cup of sugar to this recipe if you like yours extra sweet.

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Cool Lavender Lemonade

Recipe: Cool Lavender Lemonade

Lavender and mint add a fresh herb flair to classic lemonade. This recipe is perfect for lemonade stands and backyard parties alike.

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Clementine Tea

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Recipe: Clementine Tea

Complete a classic Southern meal with this elegant sipper.

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Mulled Cranberry Sipper

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Recipe: Mulled Cranberry Sipper

Kick back and relax with this satisfying mocktail.

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Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea

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Recipe: Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea

Try this refreshing and flowery twist on the classic hot-weather staple.

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Blackberry-Lime Agua Fresca

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Recipe: Blackberry-Lime Agua Fresca

Use club soda instead of water to make this a bubbly sipper.

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    Cucumber-Ginger Limeade

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    Recipe: Cucumber-Ginger Limeade

    Try this cooler with gin, vodka, rum, or tequila.

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    Lemon-Mint Sparklers

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    Recipe: Lemon-Mint Sparklers

    Make the Lemon-Mint Syrup a week ahead, and keep cold. Chill the club soda, too, but mix the drink just before serving to keep it nice and fizzy. Use leftover syrup to make boozy Lemon-Mint-Bourbon Sparklers for the grown-ups in your crowd, and set up a self-serve beverage station with fresh lemon and mint leaves.

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    1 of 25 Lemonade Iced Tea
    2 of 25 Cucumber-Mint Water
    3 of 25 Berry Splash
    4 of 25 Vanilla-Rosemary Lemonade
    5 of 25 Governor's Mansion Summer Peach Tea Punch
    6 of 25 Ginger-Orange Mocktails
    7 of 25 Blackberry Sweet Tea
    8 of 25 Southern Breeze
    9 of 25 Pineapple-Basil Tea
    10 of 25 Lime Fizz
    11 of 25 Ginger-and-Honey Sweet Tea
    12 of 25 Cantaloupe Cooler
    13 of 25 Citrus Sweet Tea
    14 of 25 Homemade Orange Soda
    15 of 25 Classic Sweet Tea
    16 of 25 Lemon-Blueberry Sweet Tea
    17 of 25 Sparkling Cherry Limeade
    18 of 25 Southern Sweet Tea
    19 of 25 Cool Lavender Lemonade
    20 of 25 Clementine Tea
    21 of 25 Mulled Cranberry Sipper
    22 of 25 Iced Hibiscus Sweet Tea
    23 of 25 Blackberry-Lime Agua Fresca
    24 of 25 Cucumber-Ginger Limeade
    25 of 25 Lemon-Mint Sparklers

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