It’s that time of the year again! And if you’re like us, there’s nothing better than a refreshing drink on a hot summer day. With so many unique refreshing summer drink recipes to choose from, we’ve narrowed it down to our top 5 beverages (and of course we had to sneak in some coffee-inspired options). Keep reading to find caffeinated and decaffeinated summer drink ideas for the upcoming season.
Lavender Lemonade
There’s nothing better than a cold lemonade on a hot day, and this recipe adds a modern twist to a classic recipe.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 oz. Pax & Beneficia Lavender Syrup
- 8 oz. lemonade
- Ice
- Lemon slices
Instructions:
This recipe is as simple as mixing the above ingredients together and enjoying it! You can use premade lemonade or your famous homemade recipe. You can also garnish with fresh lavender and fresh fruit for an added boost of flavor!
Raspberry Vanilla Latte
Refreshing, a boost of energy, and a fruity surprise? This drink combines all of our favorite things at Pax & Beneficia!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 shot of espresso
- 8 ounce milk of your choice
- ½ teaspoon of Pax & Beneficia Vanilla Syrup
- ½ teaspoon of raspberry syrup or pure for a thicker consistency
- Fresh raspberries optional
Instructions:
- Start by brewing your espresso. If you don’t have an espresso machine or moka pot, you can opt for strong coffee.
- Mix your shot of espresso with milk or non-dairy milk.
- Stir in your P&B vanilla syrup and raspberry flavoring.
- After stirring all the ingredients together, pour over a glass of ice and enjoy.
- You can also top it with fresh or frozen raspberries for an extra treat.
Cardamom Spritzer
Cardamom is typically associated with warm drinks as it offers a sweet and spicy flavor profile. However, when paired with the right ingredients, it adds a unique and refreshing flavor to your favorite non-alcoholic summer drinks.
What You’ll Need:
- 0.5 oz lime juice
- 2 teaspoons Pax & Beneficia Cardamom Syrup
- 7-8 fresh mint leaves
- Sanpellegrino Limone & tè
Instructions:
- Pour the P&B cardamom syrup into a glass.
- Add the mint and use a muddler or the back of a spoon to muddle the leaves. This will help release the refreshing flavors of the leaves.
- Fill the glass with ice and top it off with the Sanpellegrino.
- Mix it well and serve.
Coffee Lemonade
This may not sound like a traditional combination, but it’s recently become a fan favorite due to its bold and tangy flavor. Some compare it to the modern Arnold Palmer, with the only difference being that we use coffee instead of tea.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup of store-bought or homemade lemonade
- 1 cup of your favorite Pax & Beneficia coffee
- Splash of sparkling water (optional)
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice and fill it with equal parts lemonade and coffee.
- If you choose to add sparkling water for a little fizz, you can also add it at this time.
- Stir and enjoy!
- With this recipe, feel free to experiment with the measurements. Some people like a sweeter taste (more lemonade), while others want to double up on caffeine (a higher coffee ratio). You get to decide the ratio for this refreshing non-alcoholic summer drink!
Lemon Lavender Sweet Tea
And there’s no such thing as a Texas summer without a refreshing sweet tea. If you prefer unsweet tea, you can use the same summer drink recipe but substitute the type of tea you use.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 teaspoons Pax & Beneficia Lavender Syrup
- 1 cup of sweet or unsweetened tea
- 1 fresh lemon
Instructions:
- Fill your glass with ice and squeeze fresh lemon juice into the cup.
- Pour the P&B syrup and tea into the cup.
- Mix well and enjoy.
These easy and refreshing summer drinks are perfect for surviving the scorching Texas heat. And to make a true Pax & Beneficial beverage, make sure to pick up our artisanal syrups at one of our locations and order our craft coffee online.
And for an even quicker fix, come visit us, and we’ll prepare you one of our favorite summer drinks! At Pax & Beneficia, we take the time to prepare every drink just the way you like it. Stop by and refresh with a signature beverage this summer.
