Cool Summer Drinks: July 2015 Recipe Calendar

1 of 31 Photo: Iain Bagwell

Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler

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

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% DOLE® Canned Pineapple Juice.

Rise-N-Grind Smoothie Recipe

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

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

6 of 31 Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lynn Nesmith

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

8 of 31 Oxmoor House

Peach Lemonade

Peaches add sweet, mellow roundness to traditional lemonade for a refreshing summertime beverage. Stir in white rum or bourbon for the grown-ups.
Peach Lemonade Recipe

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

11 of 31 Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

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

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

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

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

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

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% DOLE® Canned Pineapple juice.

Paradise Fruit Tea Recipe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

31 of 31 Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Frozen Peach Old Fashioned

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

Cool Summer Drinks

Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler

Apple Julep

Rise-N-Grind Smoothie

Bourbon-Peach Limeade

Mojito Cooler

Raspberry-Rhubarb Spritzers

Pineapple Planter's Punch

Peach Lemonade

Butterscotch-Sea Salt Shake

Grill Chiller Cocktail

Horchata de Coco

Lemon Verbena Iced Tea

Blueberry-Mint Frozen Gimlet

Frankly Speaking

Pink-a-Colada

Lemon-Mint Sparklers

Paradise Fruit Tea

Raspberry-Lime Rickey Slushies

Limoncello Mojito

Sparkling Sangria

Snowcone Cocktail

Creamy, Dreamy Tropical Smoothie

Blood Orange-Bourbon Coolers

Blackberry Pisco Sours

Lemonade

Ultra Iced Coffee

Paradise Point Cooler

Watermelon Lemonade

Fresh Strawberry Milk Shakes

Coconut Mojito

Frozen Peach Old Fashioned

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Cool Summer Drinks

Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler

Apple Julep

Rise-N-Grind Smoothie

Bourbon-Peach Limeade

Mojito Cooler

Raspberry-Rhubarb Spritzers

Pineapple Planter's Punch

Peach Lemonade

Butterscotch-Sea Salt Shake

Grill Chiller Cocktail

Horchata de Coco

Lemon Verbena Iced Tea

Blueberry-Mint Frozen Gimlet

Frankly Speaking

Pink-a-Colada

Lemon-Mint Sparklers

Paradise Fruit Tea

Raspberry-Lime Rickey Slushies

Limoncello Mojito

Sparkling Sangria

Snowcone Cocktail

Creamy, Dreamy Tropical Smoothie

Blood Orange-Bourbon Coolers

Blackberry Pisco Sours

Lemonade

Ultra Iced Coffee

Paradise Point Cooler

Watermelon Lemonade

Fresh Strawberry Milk Shakes

Coconut Mojito

Frozen Peach Old Fashioned

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