Summer Drinks: 7 Refreshing Summer Drink Recipes | Hallmark Ideas & Inspiration (2024)

By Hallmark staff on August 8, 2016

When facing sweltering summer days, let the sweating take place on the outside of your glass. Kick back and cool off with these refreshing summer drink recipes infused with fresh flavors like lemon, lavender, pomegranate and mint. Mix up a pitcher (or two) of your favorites before summer sips, sips, sips away.

Tip: Most of these recipes make party-sized portions, so be sure to reduce accordingly for small-batch servings.

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