If you’re looking to stay cool, energetic, and alert this summer, then you want to make sure that you’re hydrating. As such, while it’s important to drink plenty of water, most people tend to enjoy a little drink throughout the day, whether it’s tea, coffee, or otherwise. However, if you’re the type of person to enjoy hot drinks, you might be having trouble in this weather. Here, we’re going to look at some cool drinks that you can make easily at home to make the heat a little easier on you.
Smoothies without the hassle
A nice, nutrient-rich smoothie can be the perfect thing to help you feel refreshed on a hot summer’s day. They’re pretty substantial, too, which means they can be a great meal replacement or at least help you eat something a little smaller so you’re not filling up and feeling bloated. There are some simple smoothie recipes you can follow as well that don’t require a ton of ingredients, nor need any ingredients you’re not likely to find in the average supermarket.
Get your caffeine kick
Are you the kind of person who needs a coffee first thing in the morning or halfway through the day to make sure that you’re not flagging by dinner time? If that’s the case, then a hot cup of joe might not be the practical option that it has always been. Or is it? Cold coffee might not sound very appetizing, but this Thai iced coffee makes some differences to the recipe, using sweetened milk, for instance, to make it delicious and better suited to its temperature. You still get that real coffee kick, too.
Enjoy a mocktail party
Mocktails are typically best made chilled and with plenty of fruit, so they can be a delicious and hydrating treat for any summer day. You don’t need to host a whole mocktail party to make a pitcher of apple margaritas. It can be the perfect thing to keep by your side while you’re lounging in the garden. The addition of anise and ground cinnamon makes sure that it’s not overly sweet, as well, so it’s not as easy to get sick of as a pitcher of pure apple juice.
Make summer good for you
Iced tea is a favorite for many, but you can make it even more delicious and perfect for those cold summers with the help of this Mango Mint Iced Green tea. Not only is it cool and comforting, but green tea is significantly better for you than most types. It is chock full of antioxidants which, among other things, help to fight against the aging process in the cells. It’s also not as high in caffeine as other teas, so you can make sure that you’re not overloading yourself if you’ve already had your coffee. Be sure to take care of yourself in that heat. The drinks above can cool you down, but you should make sure you hydrate with plenty of water and hydrating foods, as well.
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