7 Fruity and Refreshing Sippers for Summertime

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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

Orange iced tea in blue goblets

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

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2. Spiked Sweet Peach Tea

Sweet tea in a pitcher and 3 glasses

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

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Lemonade with cherries in tall clear glasses

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.

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4. Sparkling Blackberry-Ginger Lemonade 

Blackberry Lemonade in a pitcher and glasses

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

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5. Tinto de Verano

Tinto de Verano drink in a pitcher and glasses

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.

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6. Watermelon Frosé

Watermelon frozen drink in coupe glasses

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

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7. Creamy Mocha-Coffee Punch

Coffee punch in clear mugs

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

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


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