32 Orange-Kissed Beverages To Beat the Heat

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32 Orange-Kissed Beverages To Beat the Heat1/32 Mango Orange Quencher Test Kitchen Approved Mango Orange Quencher Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 13 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serve this beautiful beverage at your next brunch in place of mimosas. Just chill the base an hour before adding the club soda. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 58 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fruit. 2/32 Brandy Slush 6 Reviews Test

Kitchen Approved Brandy Slush Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 21 servings (about 4 quarts slush mix) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This slush with a hint of citrus is oh, so refreshing. Even if you’re not a tea lover, you’ll likely find the mix of flavors pleasing.—Sarah Thompson, Greenfield, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 129 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 3/32 Orange Blossom Mint Refresher 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Orange Blossom Mint Refresher Recipe photo by Taste of

People always request the recipe

Home Total Time 6 hours 10 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe because I’m not a fan of regular iced tea. This version has the perfect combination of freshness and sweetness, and the orange blossom water gives the tea a distinctive flavor. People always request the recipe. —Juliana Gauss, Centennial, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 43 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 11g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 4/32 Orange Dream Mimosas 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Orange Dream Mimosas Recipe photo by

Toast with this “grown up” creamsicle beverage

Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings (4 cups frozen mix) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Toast with this “grown up” creamsicle beverage. For the kiddos, make a non-alcoholic version with non-alcoholic sparkling wine, sparkling cider or ginger ale. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 138 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 5/32 Honey-Citrus Iced Tea Test Kitchen Approved Honey-Citrus Iced Tea Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe

Using honey instead of sugar adds a sweet touch

From the Recipe Creator: A frozen orange or lemon slice in the glass looks pretty and helps keep this refreshing punch nice and cold. Using honey instead of sugar adds a sweet touch. —Sheila Bradshaw, Columbus, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 124 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fruit. 6/32 Celebration Punch Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings (about 1 gallon) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pretty fruit punch has just

the right amount of sweetness

the right amount of sweetness. The ice ring keeps it cool for hours without diluting the flavor. —Marci Carl, Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 140 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 7/32 Orange Lemonade 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Orange Lemonade Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This juice is a favorite at our place. I’ll often double the batch and send a jar next

door to my mother-in-law!

door to my mother-in-law! I was looking for a way to sweeten lemonade without using more sugar when I came up with the recipe. —Wendy Masters, Grand Valley, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 136 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 8/32 Belmont Breeze Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It might be juicy, but it’s not too sweet. This flavorful refresher is the perfect drink for whiskey lovers to sip on.

—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 223 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 9/32 Frozen Brandy Old-Fashioneds 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Frozen Brandy Old-Fashioneds Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts slush mix) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Both sides of my family are Midwestern, so our strong brandy tradition is evident in the slush we make for the holidays and in the Wisconsin old-fashioned cocktails we enjoy year-round.

I decided to combine those recipes into something completely new

I decided to combine those recipes into something completely new. This goes very quickly at gatherings! —Stephanie Vaughan, Madison, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 246 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 10/32 Pomegranate Ginger Spritzer Test Kitchen Approved Pomegranate Ginger Spritzer Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 7 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Conveniently, a pitcher of this non-alcoholic beverage can be made hours before holiday guests arrive. Add the club soda just before serving. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

I even tried a version using my own homemade bitters

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 80 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 11/32 Sunshine Lime Rickey 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Sunshine Lime Rickey Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is my re-creation of the lime rickey sodas served at my favorite burger place. I even tried a version using my own homemade bitters. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 130 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 34g

carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein

carbohydrate (31g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 12/32 Morning Orange Drink 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings (about 1 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to treat overnight guests to this creamy orange frappe. Just blitz a few basic ingredients in your blender and enjoy. —Joyce Mummau, Mount Airy, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 115 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 13/32 Orange Juice Spritzer 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Orange Juice Spritzer Recipe photo by

It is not too sweet and is refreshing with any breakfast or brunch entree

Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a zippy twist on regular orange juice. It is not too sweet and is refreshing with any breakfast or brunch entree. —Michelle Krzmarzick, Torrance, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 103 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 14/32 Orange-Kissed Cocktail 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Santa’s Orange-Kissed Cocktail Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Give bottles of

your own mulled wine to family and friends

your own mulled wine to family and friends. They’ll love it! You might want to double the recipe and keep a bottle on hand for parties at home, too. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, WI Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 209 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 15/32 Orange-Apricot Mimosa Punch Test Kitchen Approved Orange-Apricot Mimosa Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 20 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We make this punch every year, and people love it!

It’s wonderful for sipping while basking by the pool

I usually triple this recipe for a bigger crowd and garnish the punch with an orange-tangerine ice ring made several days ahead of time. —Kathy McKay, Acworth, Georgia 16/32 Summertime Tea 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Summertime Tea Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 18 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping while basking by the pool. —Angela Lively, Baxter, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup (calculated without tequila): 102 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated

Rhubarb is the featured ingredient in this blush-colored punch

fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 17/32 Pink Rhubarb Punch 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pink Rhubarb Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 20 servings (about 5 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rhubarb is the featured ingredient in this blush-colored punch. A friend passed the recipe on to me, and we enjoy it so much that I thought others might, too. —Rebecca Mininger, Jeromesville, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 152 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (37g sugars,

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