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Summer cold drinks
THE ROLE OF COLD DRINKS
IN SUMMER GATHERINGS
No summer event is truly complete
without a selection of cold drinks.
From backyard barbecues to lazy
beach days, picnics and pool parties,
the right beverage can set the tone
and encourage relaxation and
connection. DIY drink stations, where
guests can mix their own lemonades,
iced teas, or spritzers, are Iced tea is very
increasingly popular, offering both refreshing on hot days
customisation and a sense of TRENDS IN SUMMER
communal fun. COLD DRINKS
Presentation matters: colourful The world of summer beverages continues to
pitchers, mason jars, striped straws, evolve. Recent trends include:
and fruit-laden ice cubes all elevate Plant-Based Milks: Oat, almond, and coconut
the experience. For larger
gatherings, large-batch recipes like milks are increasingly used in iced coffees,
teas, and smoothies
punch or sangria ensure that
everyone stays hydrated and happy. Functional Beverages: Drinks fortified with
vitamins, probiotics, or adaptogens claim to
HEALTH BENEFITS offer health benefits in addition to
AND CONSIDERATIONS refreshment
While many summer drinks are
indulgent, they can also be Exotic Flavours: Ingredients like yuzu,
healthful. Water-based drinks, passionfruit, and Dragonfruit add global flair
herbal teas, and fresh fruit juices to familiar drinks
hydrate without excess sugar or Zero-Waste Cocktails: Bartenders are using
calories. Adding herbs like mint, fruit peels, herb stems, and leftover pulp to
basil, or rosemary not only reduce waste and create novel flavours
enhances flavour but can also offer
digestive and anti-inflammatory Low or No Alcohol: The rise of mocktails and
benefits. For those watching their alcohol-free spirits allows for sophisticated,
intake, natural sweeteners like inclusive summer sipping.
honey or agave, or simply using ripe CONCLUSION
fruit, can reduce reliance on Summer cold drinks are more than just a way to
processed sugar. beat the heat, they are an expression of culture,
Of course, moderation is key. creativity, and conviviality. Whether you favour a
Sugary sodas and some commercial timeless glass of lemonade, a dazzling fruit
beverages can be dehydrating or cooler, or an innovative mocktail, the world of
provide empty calories, so it’s wise summer beverages is rich with possibility. As
to balance treats with water or you experiment with flavours and share your
unsweetened options. creations, you participate in a tradition as old as
summer itself.
JULY/AUGUST. 2025 | ISSUE 43
