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Cool Summer Drinks

From fresh-squeezed lemonade to beachy margaritas, drink up with July's recipe-of-the-day calendar.

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June 03, 2008
1 of 31 Photo: Iain Bagwell

Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler

With or without the vodka, this sweet-tart drink deserves a spot at brunch.


Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler Recipe
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2 of 31 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Apple Julep

This recipe is so simple and delicious you'll want to make a big batch to keep in the fridge for summer sippin' and impromptu get-togethers.


Apple Julep Recipe
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Rise-N-Grind Smoothie

Say good morning with this recipe of banana, coffee ice cream and 100% DOLEĀ® Canned Pineapple Juice.


Rise-N-Grind Smoothie Recipe
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4 of 31 Photo: Dana Gallagher; Styling: Alistair Turnbull

Bourbon-Peach Limeade

Freeze fresh peach and lime slices on a parchment-lined pan, and drop a few into your drink for a frosty garnish.


Bourbon-Peach Limeade Recipe
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5 of 31 Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missy Neville Crawford

Mojito Cooler

This Mojito Cooler is light, minty, refreshing, and perfect for before, during, or after dinner!


Mojito Cooler Recipe
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6 of 31 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lynn NesmithĀ 

Raspberry-Rhubarb Spritzers

Rhubard is not just for pies! We use the juice in our festive Raspberry-Rhubarb Spritzers.
Raspberry-Rhubarb Spritzers Recipe
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Pineapple Planter's Punch

With just four ingredients you can sail away to a tropical island, or at least your taste buds can. Sip it poolside with a garnish of pineapple and a paper umbrella and you just might forget where you are.
Pineapple Planter's Punch Recipe
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8 of 31 Oxmoor House

Peach Lemonade

Peaches add sweet, mellow roundness to traditional lemonade for a refreshing summertime beverage.Ā  Stir in white rum or bourbon for the grown-ups.
Peach Lemonade Recipe
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9 of 31 Photo: Christopher Baker; Styling: Linda Hirst

Butterscotch-Sea Salt Shake

Salty-sweet is the way we describe this decadent milkshake.


Butterscotch-Sea Salt Shake Recipe
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Grill Chiller Cocktail

There’s nothing cooler than an afternoon with friends and DOLE Grill Chillers.


Grill Chiller Cocktail Recipe
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11 of 31 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey LowerĀ 

Horchata de Coco

This Mexican beverage is traditionally made with rice milk, but we add a hint of coconut for more tropical flavor.


Horchata de Coco Recipe
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12 of 31 Becky Luigart-Stayner

Lemon Verbena Iced Tea

Lemon verbena infuses the lightly sweetened iced tea with sunny citrus flavor. You can also use the fragrant syrup to enliven cocktails or moisten pound cake.
Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe
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13 of 31 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Blueberry-Mint Frozen Gimlet

Dazzle guests with this made-to-order icy beverage that couldn't be easier. This recipe was developed to go in the Magic Bullet--that inexpensive blender that whips up one drink at a time. (If you don't have one, use a regular blender; just start with 2/3 cup ice and add more as needed.) Use bagged, small-piece ice over large, hard chunks. For kids, nix the liquor.
Blueberry-Mint Frozen Gimlet Recipe
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14 of 31 Photo: Michael Kraus; Styling: Roscoe Betsill

Frankly Speaking

You'll want to serve your guests Frankly Speaking, a Lowcountry libation that comes from Fish restaurant in Charleston.
Frankly Speaking Recipe
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15 of 31 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Stylist: Linda Hirst

Pink-a-Colada

Cranberry juice lends a pinkish tint to this cocktail and contributes to its name—Pink-a-Colada. Brighten up this refreshing beverage with fresh fruit and edible flowers.
Pink-a-Colada Recipe
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16 of 31 Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Lemon-Mint Sparklers

Make the 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 a boozy version for the grown-ups in your crowd, and set up a self-serve beverage station with fresh lemon and mint leaves.
Lemon-Mint Sparklers Recipe
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Paradise Fruit Tea

Feel like you’re on vacation with this refreshing recipe made with 100% DOLEĀ® Canned Pineapple juice.


Paradise Fruit Tea Recipe
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18 of 31 Photo: Jason Varney; Styling: Claire Spollen

Raspberry-Lime Rickey Slushies

Red raspberries' juicy, perfumey, sweet flavor peaks from late June through August and is just right for this summer cooler. We spiked the drink with an herbaceous, citrusy gin.


Raspberry-Lime Rickey Slushies Recipe
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19 of 31 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Stylist: Linda Hirst

Limoncello Mojito

Limoncello Mojito is a citrusy new take on the classic cocktail. This refreshing concoction is perfect for the dog days of summer.
Limoncello Mojito Recipe
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20 of 31 Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Sparkling Sangria

Flavor this cava-and-brandy-based sangria with blueberries, cherries, raspberries, strawberries, nectarine, and apricot nectar for a sweet summer cocktail that tastes as good as it looks.
Sparkling Sangria Recipe
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Snowcone Cocktail

Serve this slushy, shaved ice cocktail for a grown-up version of a childhood favorite.


Snowcone Cocktail Recipe
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22 of 31 Photo: Oxmoor House

Creamy, Dreamy Tropical Smoothie

Wish you were on the beach right now? One sip of our smoothie and you'll be there before you can say "aloha."


Creamy, Dreamy Tropical Smoothie Recipe
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23 of 31 Photo: Tara Donne; Styling: Erin Swift

Blood Orange-Bourbon Coolers

Blood Orange-Bourbon Coolers are an adults-only treat featuring three different fruit juices, bourbon (of course), and the perfect Halloween hue.
Blood Orange-Bourbon Coolers Recipe
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24 of 31 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Blackberry Pisco Sours

Pisco is a South American grape brandy popular in Peru and Chile. If you can't find it in your area, feel free to substitute white tequila, grappa, or vodka. Don't be alarmed by the strength of this new classic; it's a cocktail that's meant to be sipped and savored.


Blackberry Pisco Sours Recipe
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25 of 31 Photo: Ralph Anderson; Styling: Rose Nguyen

Lemonade

Use one cup of sugar if you plan to serve lemonade with a simple syrup. To extract the most juice from lemons, microwave them at HIGH for about 15 seconds.
Lemonade Recipe
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26 of 31 Photo: Con Poulos

Ultra Iced Coffee

This coffee drink will get you up and out the door, ready to take on whatever the day may bring. It's also a perfect pick-me-up for the hot summer months.


Ultra Iced Coffee Recipe
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Paradise Point Cooler

Strawberries, lime, and a bit of club soda make this refreshing cocktail sing.


Paradise Point Cooler Recipe
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28 of 31 Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Watermelon Lemonade

Our sister magazine All You shared this recipe. Check out the June issue in stores now.
Watermelon Lemonade Recipe
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29 of 31 Photo: Andrew McCaul; Styling: Lynn Miller

Fresh Strawberry Milk Shakes

These creamy strawberry milkshakes keep it simple with just 4 ingredients: fresh strawberries, vanilla extract, ice cream, and milk.
Fresh Strawberry Milk Shakes Recipe
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30 of 31 Photo: Michael Kraus; Styling: Roscoe Betsill

Coconut Mojito

Coconut rum and coconut cream infuse this cocktail with nutty island flavor.


Coconut Mojito Recipe
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31 of 31 Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy HargettĀ 

Frozen Peach Old Fashioned

Served ice cold, these refreshing cocktails keep your guests cool.
Frozen Peach Old Fashioned Recipe

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