Serve a batch of fun kid-friendly beverages at your little one's next birthday party or poolside gathering.
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May 02, 2008
1 of 16James Carrier
Strawberry-Raspberry Soda
Strawberry-Raspberry Soda
Recipe Serve strawberry shortcake in a glass. Layer strawberry-sour cream ice cream with fresh strawberries, then add a sugar mix and club soda (for fun fizzies). Keep spoons handy to catch syrupy drips.
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2 of 16James Carrier
Blueberry-Coconut SlushÂ
Blueberry-Coconut Slush Recipe Frozen blueberries sneak essential nutrients into this delicious, gulp-worthy slush that your kids will love.
3 of 16Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Rose Nguyen
Hot Fudge Sundae Shake
Hot Fudge Sundae Shake
Recipe Fill their glasses with everything that makes a sundae so delicious: vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, caramel syrup, whipped cream, brownies, and cherries.
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4 of 16Photo: Anna Williams
Lemon Soda Float
Lemon Soda Float
Recipe Try a twist on the traditional Coke or root beer float by combining lemon soda, such as San Pellegrino Limonata or Newman's Own Sparkling Lemonade, with creamy vanilla ice cream.
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5 of 16Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Megan Hedgpeth
Classic Limeade
Classic Limeade
Recipe With minimal ingredients and fresh lime juice, these coolers are a classic Summer thirst quencher.
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6 of 16Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
Triple Berry Freeze
Triple Berry Freeze
Recipe Frozen berries, lemon sorbet, and a little honey make this naturally sweet beverage a favorite with kids. Sparkling water adds a light hint of fizz to the rich drink.
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7 of 16James Carrier
Chocolate Fizz
Chocolate Fizz
Recipe This chocolatey drink mimics popular mocha drinks, but without the shot of espresso. Mix the main ingredients, then let kids chill the concoction with ice in cocktail shakers.
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Homemade Orange Soda
Homemade Orange Soda
Recipe Pump up the flavor of lemon-lime soda with thawed orange juice concentrate. Serve over ice for a fizzy beverage packed with citrus tang.
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9 of 16Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke and Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
10 of 16Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Megan Hedgpeth
Pink Lemonade
Pink Lemonade
Recipe The pink in this pink lemonade comes from fresh raspberries, and if you're feeling extra fancy, you can always drop a few of them into the glasses as a garnish.
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White Grape-and-Orange Cooler
White Grape-and-Orange Cooler
Recipe White grape juice has always been a kid-friendly favorite. Make their dinner beverage special by adding orange juice, ginger ale, and a little sugar. Garnish with citrus slices to dress it up.
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12 of 16Photo: William Dickey; Styling: Margaret Dickey
Banana-Peach Shake
Banana-Peach Shake
Recipe Fresh peaches, bananas, milk, and frozen yogurt make this smooth, creamy, fruity shake a summertime favorite for little kids and big kids alike.
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13 of 16Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell
Triple Chocolate Slush
Triple Chocolate Slush
Recipe What child wouldn't love this uber-chocolately slush topped with sweet whipped cream? (Except maybe the chocolate-haters.) But moms, don't worry: the ice cuts down this slush's richness, making it lighter than a traditional milk shake.
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14 of 16Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Allison R. Banks
Lime Fizz
Lime Fizz
Recipe This fizzy, lime-flavored drink is the perfect kids' cool-me-down on hot summer afternoons after a day at the ballpark, in the yard, or bking with friends.
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15 of 16Photo: Oxmoor House
Sunshine Smoothie
Sunshine Smoothie
Recipe Smoothies are such a fantastic way to sneak fruit into little ones' diets. This one gets its cheerful color from mango, apricots, nectarine, cantaloupe, and lemon yogurt.
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16 of 16Photo: Charles Schiller; Styling: Stephana Bottom
Watermelon Coolers
Watermelon Coolers
Recipe Pair the sweetness of frozen watermelon cubes with the spicy bite of ginger ale and the tart flavor of limeade for this refreshing, icy sipper.