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7 Fruity and Refreshing Sippers for Summertime

Close-up of tinto de verano drinks

From lemonades and teas to bubbly and refreshing sippers, take time this season to appreciate an ice-cold beverage. Accentuated with bright flavors, our collection of seven delectable drinks is guaranteed to cool you down in the summer heat.  


1. Orange Iced Tea

A splash of orange juice transforms this iced tea into a citrusy, sweet delight. 

2. Spiked Sweet Peach Tea

This fruity tea is best enjoyed on the porch with good company.

3. Cherry-Lemon Sparkler

Perfect for a crowd, this beverage can be savored with or without a splash of gin. Find this recipe, abundant menu ideas, hostess tips, beautiful tablescapes, and more inspiring Southern Lady content in our new book, Perfect Parties: Entertaining with Southern Style.

4. Sparkling Blackberry-Ginger Lemonade 

Blackberry preserves brighten up a pitcher of tart lemonade in a snap.

5. Tinto de Verano

Similar to sangria, this traditional Spanish beverage is sure to fire up your fiesta. See more of our tapas-inspired meal in our July/August 2024 issue.

6. Watermelon Frosé

Entertain with ease as glasses of this frozen treat are passed around.

7. Creamy Mocha-Coffee Punch

After a delicious dinner, sip on a cup of this coffee punch for a decadent dénouement.

What’s your favorite refreshing sipper? Tag us @SouthernLadyMag on social media to share.


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