6 Refreshing Drinks You'll Be Sipping Till the End of Summer

With summer's long, hot days reaching fever pitch, there's only one thing to reach for if you want to keep your cool - A tall, refreshing drink to revive your senses!

As the season marches on, there's just a few invigorating antidotes you need to get through the final throes of sweltering days and humid evenings. Think plenty of hydration, juicy vitamins from summer fruits in season, and some exciting new flavours to keep things interesting.

Luckily, all you need is your insulated Greens Steel BEAST Tumbler and these fresh new drink recipe ideas to keep the hydration flowing and your drinks perfectly chilled from the first sip to the final thirst-quenching drop! 

Stir up some much-needed refreshment with these 6 inspiring summery drinks we've been filling our BEAST Tumblers up with lately... They're crisp, fresh, fruity & spritzy - I know you'll definitely want to sip on 'em till the end of summer too!

COCONUT, WATERMELON & strawberry COOLER

SERVES 6 

Nothing says summer like the sweet simplicity of juicy watermelon & strawberries, blended & bursting with sunshine flavour. Tart limes & coconut water cut through any candy-sweetness, lightening up this super-hydrating slushie with an exotic twist.

Fight off afternoon energy slumps with this fun, juicy cooler perfect to sip while admiring vibrant sunset-painted skies!

how to make it:

In a blender, whiz together 2 cups chopped Watermelon, 1 cup fresh Strawberries & 1 cup chilled Coconut Water. Squeeze in the juice of 1 fresh Lime and blend until smooth.

To serve, pour some ice cubes into your BEAST Tumbler, or a large jug if you're serving a crowd. Add the watermelon-strawberry purée up to the halfway mark, leaving plenty of space to top it off with seltzer. Finally, fill the remaining half of your tumbler or jug with chilled Lime Sparkling Mineral Water (or try a fizzy Moscato for an adults-only version!)

Top with extra sliced strawberries, lime wedges & a sprig of fresh mint to serve.

MANGO & MINT GREEN TEA PUNCH

SERVES 8

Fragrant, exotic and fresh, this riff on iced tea combines juicy sun-kissed mangos with cooling mint leaves and a kick of antioxidant-rich green tea.

Put a pep in your step with this invigorating punch that hydrates, excites and delights all your senses on hot summer afternoons!

HOW TO MAKE IT:

In a large heatproof jug, steep 10 Green Tea Bags in 8 cups of Hot Water. Set aside to brew for 4 minutes, then remove the tea bags and allow to cool to room temperature. Once tea has cooled, add 5 sprigs of fresh Mint Leaves to the jug and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours. 

Meanwhile, peel and chop 3 ripe Mangos. Whiz the mango chunks in a blender until smooth, adding a few tablespoons of water as you blend if the purée is very thick. Once you've achieved a pouring consistency, chill mango purée in the fridge until ready to assemble. 

To serve, fill your BEAST Tumbler or a large serving pitcher with ice cubes to 1/3 full, then divide the mango purée evenly among the cups or pitcher. Remove and discard the infused mint leaves from the jug of tea, then pour the minty iced green tea over the mango purée. Top with extra fresh Mint sprigs to serve.

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PINEAPPLE-passion GINGER SPRITZ

serves 6

Calypso vibes get a complex kick in this fizzy, surprising spritzer that's always the life of the party! Tart, tropical pineapple & passionfruit give your tastebuds a wake-up call when spiked with an unexpected burst of spicy ginger beer.

Start with the best ingredients you can find for this grown-up, artisan punch that snaps you out of your sun-zapped sleepiness & dances on the tongue in more ways than one!  

HOW TO MAKE IT:

In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine 2 cups of Pineapple Juice with 1/3 cup fresh Passionfruit Pulp & the juice of 2 fresh Limes. Stir to combine, then top off with 4 cups of chilled, high-quality Ginger Beer. 

Pour over ice into your BEAST Tumbler to stay perfectly chilled, or serve right in the punch bowl for a crowd. Garnish with Passionfruit pulp, fresh Pineapple spears, strips of Cucumber cut into long ribbons with a vegetable peeler, and sprigs of fresh Mint.

BERRY BLISS SPARKLING SELTZERS

SERVES 6

Need a fun new twist to bring some excitement back to your go-to summer hydration? These sparkling-light seltzers capture all the effervescence you need to feel refreshed on the hottest of days.

Juicy, sun-kissed berries sparkle, frozen in coconut water ice cube jewels. Next, they're drenched in a shower of zippy, tongue-tingling seltzer for the ultimate hot weather antidote.

HOW TO MAKE IT:

First, make the berry ice cubes: Scatter 1 cup of your favourite fresh berries into a large ice cube tray (1/3 cup each of Raspberries, Blueberries & chopped Strawberries works great!). Top berries with 1 cup chilled Coconut Water, then freeze until solid, around 4hrs. 

Meanwhile, in a large jug, stir together 1 tbsp Agave Syrup or Honey with 2 tbsp Lime Juice. Pour over 3 cans of flavoured Sparkling Seltzer Water (try citrusy flavours like Grapefruit & Lemon, or classic Mixed Berry), then stir to combine.

To serve, fill your BEAST Tumbler or a glass serving pitcher with the frozen coconut-berry ice cubes. Top with the fizzy sparkling seltzer mixture, garnish with a sliced strawberry, and enjoy.

ORANGE CREAMSICLE SODA FOUNTAIN POP

serves 1

Treat your inner child to a sip of nostalgia with this creamy, dreamy drink version of the iconic orange creamsicle.

Sweet, indulgent, and full of sunshine flavours, this is one way to satisfy your summer afternoon ice cream cravings - without having to chase the ice cream truck down the street!

HOW TO MAKE IT IN YOUR BEAST:

First, fill your BEAST Tumbler halfway with ice cubes. Pour over 8oz Club Soda & 3 tbsp premium Italian Orange-Flavoured Syrup (Find this gourmet staple near the coffee syrups in your local store; if unavailable, simply switch out the club & syrup with 8oz high-quality Italian soda such as Aranciata or Orangina). Squeeze over the juice of 1/2 a fresh Orange & stir to combine.


To serve, top the fizzy orange soda mixture with 1 scoop Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & 1 scoop Orange Sherbet or Sorbet. Garnish the edge of the tumbler with fresh Orange slices, add a fun stripy straw, and dive in!

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cucumber MELON h20 Beauty elixir

SERVES 1

The secret to staying fresh & energized all summer long? Just add water! This thirst-quenching, hydrating refresher puts a spin on plain water so you'll get your 8 daily glasses without breaking a sweat.

Clean, juicy cucumber & honeydew melon lift sparkling seltzers with a burst of freshness that have your skin, eyes & hair glowing from the inside out!

HOW TO MAKE IT IN YOUR BEAST:

Combine 1/4 cup thinly-sliced Cucumbers, 1/4 cup chopped Honeydew Melon & 2 fresh Basil Leaves in the bottom of your BEAST Tumbler. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, gently muddle everything together to release the aromas, then fill tumbler with ice cubes. Top it off with chilled Filtered Water, and allow the flavours to infuse for at least 10 minutes before enjoying.

As the afternoon rolls on, feel free to top up your tumbler with more fresh water - the fragrant fruity aromas will still linger for the rest of the day, getting you plenty of mileage out of one nutritious and hydrating drink!

With a trusty insulated BEAST Tumbler and these 6 fresh, fruity drinks, you're all set to see summer through till the end!

Not already a proud BEAST owner? Don't lose your cool! Just hit the link below to browse the range of colour & size options, then get ready to meet the most handy, versatile and functional tumbler to keep your drinks perfectly chilled! 

Fefe Jacobs | Greens Steel Lifestyle Contributor

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