Just imagine you are sitting poolside with your best friends, not having to worry about tests or quizzes or if you have homework due the next day (unless you have summer school of course). What could be missing? A delicious summer drink in your hand! Read more to see HerCampus’ top 5 summer drinks to try.
1. Peach Lemonade Coolers
2 medium sized, ripe peaches (peeled, halved, & pitted)
½ cup lemonade
1 ounce vodka of choice (if you’re lucky enough to be 21)
Puree the peaches, lemonade, and vodka in a blender until smooth and enjoy!
http://cookauvin.blogspot.com/2011/08/peach-lemonade-coolers.html
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2. Pineapple Strawberry Cooler
1 12-ounce can frozen pineapple juice concentrate (thawed)
1 6-ounce can frozen limeade concentrate (thawed)
4 cups cold water
1 liter club soda
Ice cubes
Add fresh strawberries, orange slices, lime slices, or any other fruit for more flavor
Mix together in a big pitcher and voila! You have another delicious drink to try!
http://www.mommag.com/local/tri-cities/2010/6/16/summer-pineapple-strawb…
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3. Paradise Punch
3 parts Malibu
2 parts apple
4 parts chilled Earl Grey Tea
1 part fresh lime juice
½ part simple syrup
Fresh raspberries
Mix ingredients together in a pitcher and add fresh fruit for garnish.
http://www.malibu-rum.com/us/Drinks/MALIBU-Earl-of-Paradise-Punch/
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4. Blue Hawaiian
1 oz Malibu rum
1 oz blue curacao
2 oz pineapple juice
This drink can be served over ice or blended. I personally prefer blended!
http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/drink_recipes/blue-hawaiian/
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5. Pina Colada
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 banana
¼ cup ice cubes
This drink is a classic. Mix in the blender and add a fresh pineapple wedge to the side of your glass for garnish.
http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/recipe_view/pina_colada_smoothie/