Sensational Summer Sippers

Cool off with these fruity thirst quenchers.

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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