{"id":5881,"date":"2026-05-29T07:52:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T07:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shavuatov.co.uk\/?p=5881"},"modified":"2026-05-29T07:53:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T07:53:09","slug":"rachelles-summer-drinks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shavuatov.co.uk\/?p=5881","title":{"rendered":"Rachelle's Summer Drinks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Summer Drinks<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summer, we need to drink more fluids\u2014and not just alcohol. Some people are great at drinking water, but I am not one of them. I always carry a bottle of water with me, a habit I picked up in Israel, and on hot days I do drink it. Even so, I have never really liked the taste of plain water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding a slice of lemon or orange and a little fresh mint to my water makes it much more appealing and encourages me to drink more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Younger people seem much better at drinking enough water than I am. My mother also found it difficult to drink plain water when she was alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the weather is changing this weekend, hot days will return, so here are some ideas for staying hydrated in a more interesting way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refreshing Mocktails & Soft Drinks<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strawberry Lemonade:<\/strong> Blend ripe, fresh strawberries with tangy homemade lemonade, then top with sparkling water and a sprig of fresh mint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watermelon Lime Juice:<\/strong> A vibrant, sugar-free juice made by blending fresh watermelon with lime. Top with ginger juice and sparkling water for an elevated, fizzy finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mint & Mango Iced Tea:<\/strong> Brew green tea and blend with fresh mango chunks, mint, and a squeeze of lime served over ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Apple & Elderflower Sparkle:<\/strong> A bright, fruity favourite made with 1-2 measures of apple juice, 1 measure of elderflower cordial, and topped with sparkling water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naughty but nice!<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last week, I was in the car with someone in her 30s when I mentioned a coke float. She had never heard of it, so I explained that when I was a teenager, it was one of my favourite treats: vanilla ice cream with Coca-Cola poured over it, made for me by my grandmother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I no longer drink regular Coca-Cola unless it is the caffeine-free, sugar-free kind, and I cannot eat dairy ice cream. I now adore a lemonade float using sugar-free 7UP and Swedish Glace ice cream. It tastes like vanilla and lemon pie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Pour the 7UP into a large glass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. If you like, top it with whipped cream or vegan whipped cream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Add a few slices of lemon, put in the straws, and enjoy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    There are many ways to stay hydrated and keep cool in summer. You can make iced coffee with decaffeinated coffee or iced tea with decaffeinated tea for a healthier option that is less likely to affect your sleep. Whatever your favourite drink, stay safe, stay hydrated, and enjoy the summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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