Stay Cool By The Pool With These 4 Refreshing Poolside Drinks

It’s hard to decide which summer month is hottest in Louisiana, but August is usually in the running. When it’s this hot, there’s nothing better than a dip in the pool. Unless it’s a refreshing poolside drink, of course.

We’ve decided to combine the two best summer activities into one, with a list of recipes for some delicious poolside beverages. Read on to learn 4 simple recipes that will keep you cool by the pool!

Sparkling Blueberry Lemonade 

via DinnersDishesandDesserts.com

A simple summer twist on a classic recipe:

Serves: 6
Prep time: 10 mins
Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 can Ocean Spray Sparkling Blueberry Pomegranate juice
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 8 lemons)
• 3 cups seltzer water

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the water and the sugar to create a simple syrup. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly. Pour in a cup, and let it chill.
2.  After the sugar has chilled, in a pitcher, combine the lemon juice, seltzer water, and the blueberry juice. Add in the simple syrup to taste. Serve over ice, with fresh blueberries to garnish.

Piña Colada Smoothie (Non-Alcoholic)

Everyone can get in on SkinnyMs.‘s non-alcoholic version of a drink so good, pop songs have been made about it:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup lite coconut milk
• 2 cups pineapple chunks
• 2 tablespoons honey, optional
• Enough ice to make it slushy

Directions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender, blend well, and serve.

Cucumber-Mint Water

Drinking plenty of water is a good idea in hot weather. Southern Living turns that bit of common sense into a stroke of brilliance by adding a few crisp, refreshing ingredients:

Ingredients:

 

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