This Mint Tea recipe uses fresh mint, basil and honey to create a refreshing and naturally flavored tea, perfect for summertime sipping on the porch. Using herbs from my mother’s garden, I’m sharing her recipe for fresh mint tea, easily made and absolutely enjoyable on a hot summer day. Read more to find our a few health benefits fresh mint can provide.

This fun and quirky Shark Attack Drink was inspired by Shark Week, a 30 year+ tradition on the Discovery channel. Fascinated with all the amazing facts about the many shark species and their behavior, this drink is my nod to the dangerous, yet fascinating king of the sea, the SHARK.

The inspiration for this smoothie comes from my favorite smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Café, the Detox Island Green Smoothie. Pineapple, Mango, Banana, Spinach, Kale, Fresh Ginger, that’s it! It has the lowest calorie and sugar count on their smoothie menu. It’s naturally sweetened from the fresh fruit and no dairy is added. My recipe does not include kale, however, the taste is still amazing and fresh and now you can make your own at home with this recipe!

Sangria’s are usually made with wine, but let’s let the kids enjoy this special treat also! This patriotic Red, White, and Blue Sangria is a “mocktail” for everyone to enjoy. Made with white grape juice, raspberries, blueberries, and apples that have been cut into star shapes. It’s a great way to sneak some healthy fruit in for the kids! …with the fun star shapes, how could they resist this tasty and festive drink?

Full of vitamins, electrolytes and lycopene, this Watermelon Kiwi Quencher drink is just what anyone needs to replenish after a long day of playing or working outside. Made with fresh watermelon, kiwis, and strawberry sports drink, it will keep you or your kids hydrated on a hot summer day. Easy to make watermelon drink. Healthy, dairy free, and vegan. How to make a refreshing watermelon kiwi drink for summer.

This Chocolate Banana Frappe is a fun, refreshing drink that gets me going in a healthy(ish) kind of way. It’s got a banana for potassium and coconut milk for a healthy fat to sustain you, along with a boost of coffee and chocolate for that added caffeine to get you going! I don’t feel too guilty about enjoying this for my afternoon summertime cup of coffee or even for a morning breakfast drink on-the-go!

Doesn’t everyone just love a indulgent hot cup of coffee or cocoa every now and then? This Raspberry Hot Mocha will definitely hit the spot and fulfill your sweet craving. This recipe is made on the stovetop with a few simple ingredients and serves two. It’s rich chocolate flavor combined with the sweet raspberry makes this a most enjoyable indulgence! If you prefer cold, just let cool and pour over ice for a perfect hot weather refreshment!

This easy recipe for fresh Strawberry Lemonade will make you want to kick back on your rocking chair on a hot summer’s day and just take it all in and savor every last drop. Made from fresh strawberries and fresh lemons, you can’t go wrong and will certainly be satisfied.

Pollen season was definitely the inspiration for this mocktail I named the Pollinator. just three simple ingredients, honey simple syrup, lemon juice and ginger ale. Give it a try and you will find it very refreshing! You can also easily add some gin, rum or whiskey to make this a fun cocktail to share with friends.