Sensational Summer Sippers

Cool off with these fruity thirst quenchers.

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Fruity ice cubes made from one part fruit juice and one part soda water add pizazz to summer drinks. Try cherry or lime cubes in lemonade; peach or mango in iced tea, or add them to these thirst-quenchers:

Pomegranate Punch
You Will Need
3 cups pomegranate juice
2 quarts brewed tea
1 cup honey
1/2 cup lemon juice

What to Do
1. Mix all ingredients and chill.

2. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Iced Ginger Tea
You Will Need
3-inch piece of ginger, peeled, sliced thin
1 cup mint leaves
6 green tea bags
1/2 cup honey
Juice from two lemons

What to Do
1. Add ginger to 6 cups water; bring to boil. Remove from heat.

2. Add mint and tea bags; cover. Steep half an hour.

3. Strain in pitcher; add honey and lemon; chill.

From Reader's Digest - June 2005

 

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