47 Fruity Drinks for Summer Sippin’

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47 Fruity Drinks for Summer Sippin’2/47 Mixed Berry Sangria 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mixed Berry Sangria Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a light, tasty beverage to serve with spoons so everyone can enjoy the fresh berries once the sangria is gone. — Linda Cifuentes, Mahomet, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 134 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 3/47 Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen

Approved Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 32 servings (6 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon “bowl” with a scalloped edge and filled with this punch. It was the hit of the party, and she was kind enough to share the delicious punch recipe with me. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 81 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber),

1g protein

1g protein. Bonus: If you like this, you might appreciate a watermelon keg, too. 4/47 Lemony Fruit Cooler Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This punch looks so pretty with all the colorful fruit floating in the bowl. It has a refreshing taste and is easy to put together. —Dawn Shackelford, Fort Worth, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 107 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 5/47 Nectarine, Basil and

A few slices of clementine seal the deal

Clementine Infused Water 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Nectarine, Basil and Clementine Infused Water Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nectarine and basil may sound a little strange, but trust us, this combination is a real winner. A few slices of clementine seal the deal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 6/47 Honeydew Lime Cooler 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Honeydew Lime Cooler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Serve up a frosty glass of this

citrusy blend of lime sherbet and honeydew melon for a real thirst-quencher

citrusy blend of lime sherbet and honeydew melon for a real thirst-quencher. I like to sip this on warm afternoons, but it’s equally good for breakfast or brunch. —Mitzi Sentiff, Annapolis, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 135 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 34mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit. 7/47 Passion Fruit Hurricanes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Passion Fruit Hurricanes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is our Test Kitchen’s version of

the famous Hurricane beverage that’s so popular in New Orleans

the famous Hurricane beverage that’s so popular in New Orleans. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 340 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 8/47 Orange Dream Mimosas 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Orange Dream Mimosas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings (4 cups frozen mix) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your inner child will love this fun riff on the classic mimosa. Use sparkling cider, ginger ale or sparkling grape juice for a nonalcoholic

11/47 Guava Coconut Rum Cocktail Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

version. —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. 9/47 10/47 Strawberry-Lavender Infused Water 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A little bit of lavender goes a long way, so be sure not to overdo it! This pretty combo screams summer, but you can also dry out the lavender and enjoy this anytime. 11/47 Guava Coconut Rum Cocktail Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home

The guava adds a touch of sweetness to this coconut drink

Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My beverage is so sensational it’s like a taste of the tropics in a glass. The guava adds a touch of sweetness to this coconut drink. —Melanie Milhorat, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 197 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 12/47 Watermelon Spritzer 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 5 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It

couldn’t get much easier than this bright spritzer!

couldn’t get much easier than this bright spritzer! Watermelon blended with limeade is cool and refreshing. It’s a wonderful thirst-quencher on a hot summer day. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 140 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 13/47 Raspberry and Lemon Infused Water 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Raspberry and Lemon Infused Water Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 8 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re craving raspberry lemonade but are trying

spin on the classic Cuban cocktail

to cut back on your sugar intake, this infused water is the perfect substitute.—James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin 14/47 Watermelon Mojito Test Kitchen Approved Watermelon Mojito Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We added watermelon to the classic mojito recipe for an extra sweet (and pink!) spin on the classic Cuban cocktail. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 171 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 15/47 Tropical Cooler

I served it at a party for my son, and everyone liked the slightly tart flavor

3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tropical Cooler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With only four simple ingredients, this refreshing punch is easy to stir up in just 10 minutes. I served it at a party for my son, and everyone liked the slightly tart flavor. —Robin Werner, Brush Prairie, Washington Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 87 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 16/47 Strawberry Melon Fizz 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test

Experimenting in the kitchen is fun for me

Kitchen Approved Strawberry Melon Fizz Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Experimenting in the kitchen is fun for me. I came up with this recipe by I combining two different recipes, one for a melon ball basket and another for a sparkling beverage. —Teresa Messick, Montgomery, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 194 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (46g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 17/47 Strawberry Mojito Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Mojito Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

Try it with any berry you have in the fridge!

5 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Strawberries, lime and mint play so well together in this summery cocktail. Try it with any berry you have in the fridge! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 176 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 18/47 Sparkling Rhubarb Spritzer 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sparkling Rhubarb Spritzer Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 3-1/2 quarts (14 servings, 1 cup per serving) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Folks with a rhubarb plant or two will love this recipe

Folks with a rhubarb plant or two will love this recipe. It’s a nice change from the usual lemonade—we enjoy it all summer long. —Sue Rebers, Campbellsport, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 230 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (55g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 19/47 Apricot Lemonade Iced Tea 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apricot Lemonade Iced Tea Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every special occasion deserves a refreshing beverage (and a lovely punch bowl). Our tea has

a tangy flavor from lemonade, apricot nectar and mint

a tangy flavor from lemonade, apricot nectar and mint. —Kay Chon, Sherwood, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 148 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 20/47 Rainbow Spritzer 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rainbow Spritzer Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Layers of colorful fruit submerged in a fizzy, sweet beverage make this a kid-friendly sipper that gets two thumbs-up. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 91 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated

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