Stay Refreshed with Healthy Summer Drinks!

By: Tayler Glenn

This summer, find a new favorite cooling drink. Without the sugar & with more natural flavors, these non-alcoholic healthy summer drinks are exactly what your next pool day needs!

Peach-Thyme Tea

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This Peach-Thyme Tea is one of those healthy summer drinks that doesn’t taste like a health drink! Not overly sweet & carrying the unique taste and aroma of thyme, this iced tea is a new twist on an old classic.

Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Serves:
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup honey or sticky sweetener of choice
  • 1 Tbsp. thyme, chopped
  • 8 cups water
  • 6 cups peaches, sliced
  • 10 regular-sized black tea bags
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • Optional: thyme springs & lemon slices

Prep:

  • Place honey, thyme, water, and 4 cups of the peaches in a pan.
  • Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high, then stir and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  • Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour mixture through a mesh strainer, pressing solids to get as much juice as possible
  • Place tea bags and remaining 2 cups peaches in a heatproof pitcher, at least 3-quart-sized.
  • Add boiling water, let steep 15 minutes, then discard tea bags.
  • Stir in lemon juice, peach mixture, then serve over ice.
  • Garnish with thyme sprigs and lemon slices as desired.

Enjoy!

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Jalapeño Spritz

 

In terms of healthy summer drinks, it can be a real struggle to make a mocktail that is as delicious or impressive as a traditional cocktail. But, it’s so nice to be able to offer options other than booze & sparkling water when friends come over! This combination of spice & sweetness only takes five minutes to mix and ingredients you probably already have in your fridge at home.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves:
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 1/8-in.-thick jalapeño slices
  • Crushed ice
  • 1/2 cup ginger beer, sugar-free or naturally sweetened
  • 1/2 cup club soda
  • Salt, for rim

Prep:

  • Get two glasses, and gently wet the rim.
  • Dip into salt, then turn slowly to coat edges
  • Pour 2 tablespoons lime juice over 1 jalapeño slice in each one.
  • Fill glasses with crushed ice, and top each with 1/4 cup ginger beer and club soda.
  • Gently stir to combine.
  • Garnish with additional jalapeño slices, and serve immediately.

Enjoy!

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Coconut Matcha Latte

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Matcha made a name for itself a few years ago, and we’re so happy to have it on the list of healthy summer drinks!  This Coconut Matcha Latte is antioxidant-rich, creamy, cooling, and incredibly healthy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves:
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 2 tsp matcha green tea powder
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk, warmed
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Ice cubes
  • Stevia or honey, to taste

Prep:

  • Place matcha powder in a shaker, add hot water, close the lid and shake it until frothy and well mixed. Be careful – pressure may build and container may be hot.
  • Put warm coconut milk in a separate glass jar with a lid, add vanilla and honey or Stevia, and shake well.
  • Fill the glass 2/3 full with ice, pour in coconut milk, then slowly add the matcha green tea mixture.
  • Stir until combined & cold

Enjoy!

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Trim Cafe Latte Shake

 

This coffee-flavored protein shake is full of amazing coffee flavor, the fat-burning kick of WellTrim®, and an incredible taste. It’s a coffee lover’s dream come true! It will keep you full for a long time which makes it great for breakfast or after a tough workout.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves:
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup cold Trim Cafe
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 svg. TLS® Shake – Vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • Ice cubes, to taste

Prep:

  • Add all ingredients to a blender & blend until smooth
  • Add ice or liquid until you’ve reached desired consistency

Enjoy!