The refreshing drinks are perfect for those hotter days, in addition to being a tasty and beautiful drink, they are also alcoholic.
Regardless of whether it is summer or not, in Brazil the days tend to be naturally hotter. Therefore, the tropical climate makes most days call for a good refreshing drink. So, after a long day at work or even a weekend at the beach or pool, the best option is some good refreshing drinks and why not, alcoholic ones, right?
Refreshing drinks are great for quenching thirst, relaxing, livening up any meeting with friends and most importantly, relieving the heat. Therefore, you can be slightly happy with alcohol and enjoy a super tasty refreshing drink due to the various fruits that go into these drinks.
So, today we will discover 15 recipes for refreshing alcoholic and delicious drinks for you to prepare at home and face the heat in style. In fact, we already said that you don’t need to be a drinks expert to make these recipes. These are simple combinations that guarantee a super drink to impress. So, take advantage of the high temperatures to relax and cool off at the same time.
15 refreshing drinks to beat the heat
So, as previously stated, we are going to share 15 recipes for refreshing drinks that are tasty and easy to prepare. So, you can now invite your friends for a night filled with good and beautiful drinks. That’s right, in addition to being refreshing and delicious, these drinks are an added attraction due to their appearance. Colorful and decorated, these refreshing drinks are something that no one can fault.
1 – Mojito
So, to begin with, a classic of refreshing drinks, the mojito. In fact, this drink is one of the favorites and most requested in bars, and it is super easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 shot of white rum (50 ml) or vodka
- 3 sprigs of mint
- 1 spoon of sugar
- Ice cubes to taste
- Sparkling water to top up
Preparation mode
- First, wash and dry the mint sprigs and lemon well.
- Then take two sprigs of mint and rub the leaves on the inside and rim of the glass. The ideal is to release the mint aroma.
- Then, on a cutting board, cut the lemon with the peel in half and remove the seeds.
- Then cut one of the halves into four parts and place in the glass.
- Add the sugar, the remaining mint leaves and use a kneader to knead well.
- So, add a dose of rum or vodka and mix everything well.
- Finally, fill the glass with ice cubes and top up with sparkling water and it’s ready to serve.
2 – Beer mojito
This is another version of the traditional drink, but it is just as tasty, for those who like beer of course.
Ingredients
- 1 dose (50ml) de rum
- 100 ml of IPA beer
- 8 to 10 mint leaves
- 1 spoon of sugar
- Ice cubes
Preparation mode
- First of all, put the sugar and mint leaves in the glass and crush them well.
- Then add the IPA beer and ice to taste.
- Then, add the dose of rum and mix all ingredients well.
- Finally, decorate the drink with mint leaves and it’s ready to be enjoyed.
3 – Sangria
This is another very popular and simple drink to make. Furthermore, it is the perfect choice to cool down on hotter days.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of peeled pineapple
- 1 chopped orange, peeled and seedless
- 1 glass of brandy distilled from grapes
- ½ bottle of red wine
- 200 ml of lemonade soda
- 1 lemon juice
- Sugar (to taste)
- Ice cubes
Preparation mode
- First, in a large jug add the fruits, pineapple and orange and sugar and mix everything very well.
- Then add the lemon and brandy and set aside for about 5 minutes.
- Then after this time add the wine and soda and mix well.
- Finally, add ice and place in the fridge for about 20 minutes to cool down further and then just serve.
4 – Sangria with catuaba
The good thing about these refreshing drinks is that you can make several versions of the drink to adapt to each taste. Therefore, for those who like catuaba, this sangria is ideal.
Ingredients
- 1 liter of catuaba
- 250 ml lemon soda
- 20 ml of orange liqueur
- ½ glass of orange juice
- 2 chopped apples
- 1 chopped pineapple
- 1 bunch of grapes
- 3 cloves
- Sugar to taste
- Ice cubes
Preparation mode
- In a large pitcher, add the ice cubes and sugar.
- Then, add the apples, pineapple, grapes and cloves.
- Then add the orange juice, lemon soda and liqueur.
- Finally, add the catuaba and mix well and it is ready to be served.
5 – Drink refrescante Aperol Spritz
A classic refreshing drink that cannot be missed at your reception. So, check out how simple it is to do.
Ingredients
- 3 parts prosecco
- 2 parts Aperol
- 1 part sparkling water
- Ice cubes
- Orange slice to decorate
Preparation mode
- First, in a wide glass or goblet add the ice.
- Then, mix all the ingredients well in a shaker and add it to the glass or glass.
- Finally, decorate with the orange slice and your refreshing drink is ready.
6 – Cashew caipirinha with lemon
So, as we know, caipirinha is a traditional drink here, but this version with cashew and lemon is new to many. However, it is still delicious and very different.
Ingredients
- 1 cashew (use a third of the cashew cut crosswise and the rest for decoration)
- 2 slices of lemon
- 2 spoons of sugar
- 50ml of cachaça
Preparation mode
- First, start by cutting the cashew into pieces.
- Set aside a little to decorate and the rest mix with the lemon and sugar in a glass.
- Then add the ice and add the cachaça.
- Finally, use the rest of the cashew to decorate the rim of the glass and serve.
7 – Beer Caipirinha
This refreshing drink combines the useful with the pleasant, the traditional caipirinha with the addition of beer, in other words, the best combination for summer.
Ingredients
- 1 can of beer of your choice
- 1 dose of vodka
- 2 spoons of sugar
- 1 lemon
- Sal
Preparation mode
- First of all, squeeze the lemon and pour the broth into a shaker.
- Then add the sugar and vodka.
- Then, mix everything with plenty of ice.
- Dip the mouth of the glass in a container with lemon juice and then dip it in salt to stick to the rim.
- Finally, add the caipirinha and add the beer.
8 – Catuaba caipirinha
As we can see, there are many versions of the caipirinha, and the one with catuaba is one of them. So, check out how it is prepared.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 2 spoons of sugar
- 250 ml catuaba
- Ice cubes
Preparation mode
- First, peel and chop the lemon.
- Then, in a large glass, mash the lemon well.
- Then add the sugar and knead some more.
- Add the ice cubes and catuaba and mix well.
- Finally, pour it into the glass and serve as you prefer.
9 – Clericot
For those who like a more elaborate and light refreshing drink, this is the best choice, as well as being very tasty, it is also beautiful.
Ingredients
- Green apple
- Red Apple
- Strawberry
- Seedless grape
- Orange
- 1 bottle of white wine
- 1 can of lemonade soda
Preparation mode
- First cut the apples and oranges into thin slices and the grapes and strawberries in half.
- Then mix the wine with the lemonade soda, fruits and ice.
- Finally, just serve in a large pitcher.
10 – Refreshing drink Rossini
So, for those who like a good sparkling wine and want to give it a change, the Rossini refreshing drink is great for that.
Ingredients
- 1 medium strawberry
- 100 ml sparkling wine or chilled prosecco
- Sugar
Preparation mode
- So, start by mashing the strawberries in a bowl or with the help of a mixer and add a little sugar.
- Then, in a glass, mix the crushed strawberries with the sparkling wine and mix well.
- Finally, to decorate, use a cut strawberry on the edge of the glass.
11 – Drink refrescante Moscow Mule
The Moscow Mule is another bar favorite that can be a huge hit at home with this simple and practical recipe.
Ingredients
- 50ml lemon juice
- 1 spoon of sugar (optional)
- 100 ml of vodka
- 1 can of ginger beer or 1 cm slice of ginger macerated with 1 can of lager
- 1 piece of lemon for garnish
- Is it
Preparation mode
- Start by filling the glass with ice.
- Then add the vodka, sugar and lemon juice.
- Then, top up with ginger beer and mix well.
- Finally, to decorate, use a mint leaf or lemon slice.
12 – Refreshing drink Pina Colada
This is one of those refreshing summer drinks, very tasty and different from most of the others on this list. So, check out how easy it is to prepare it.
Ingredients
- 1 dose de rum (50 ml)
- 1 dose of coconut milk (50 ml)
- 2 doses of pineapple juice (100 ml)
- 1 spoon of sugar
- Ice cubes
Preparation mode
- First, in a cocktail shaker add the rum, coconut milk, pineapple juice and sugar and beat everything until it’s very creamy.
- Then, pour the mixture into a glass with ice and serve as you prefer. In fact, you can use fruits to decorate the glass and make your refreshing drink even more beautiful.
13 – Refreshing Catuaçaí drink
This refreshing drink is recommended for those who really like açaí and catuaba. Thus, the combination of these two ingredients forms this delicious refreshing drink.
Ingredients
- Açaí pulp to taste
- Catuaba to taste
Preparation mode
- Start by placing the açaí pulp in a glass along with the catuaba.
- Then mix the two ingredients well until it becomes a cream. In fact, the ideal is to use more pulp so the drink doesn’t become too liquid and more like a cream.
- Finally, serve very cold.
14 – Wine shake with açaí
A smoothie is always a good option for hotter days, this recipe with wine and açaí says so.
Ingredients
- 2 açaí pulps
- 1 American glass of smooth or dry red wine
- 2 peanut packets (optional)
- ½ can of condensed milk
- Ice cubes
Preparation mode
- First, blend all the ingredients in a blender.
- Then add the shake into glasses.
- Finally, decorate as you prefer to serve.
15 – Gin Tonic
So, to finish, a refreshing drink that needs no introduction. Gin Tonic is a lot of people’s favorite and best of all, it’s very easy to make and only requires a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- 60 ml of gin
- 120 ml of tonic water
- 2 lemon slices
- Ice cubes
Preparation mode
- First, add ice to a large glass.
- Then add the dose of Gin and top up with tonic water.
- Finally squeeze the lemon and serve. Use a lemon wedge to decorate the glass.
Anyway, what did you think of this article? In fact, take the opportunity to also check out 7 low-calorie drinks to have fun without leaving your diet.
Sources: Peperdrinks Week Guide
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