#summercooldown

Watermelon Agua Fresca is a delicious and hydrating drink that's perfect for hot summer days. It's naturally sweet from the watermelon, with a hint of tanginess from the lime juice. Plus, it contains no added sugar, making it a healthy choice for all ages.

Ingredients: 4 cups of cubed watermelon. 1 lime, juiced. 2 cups of cold water. Ice cubes optional.

Instructions: Put the watermelon cubes into a blender. Put the cold water and lime juice into the blender. Mix everything together until it's smooth. If you want a smoother texture, add ice cubes to the blender and blend again. Place the agua fresca in glasses and serve right away. Enjoy your cool Watermelon Agua Fresca that doesn't have any sugar in it!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Indulge in the rich flavors of New Orleans with this refreshing cold brew coffee recipe featuring coffee ice cubes for an extra kick of caffeine. The addition of vanilla syrup adds a hint of sweetness, making it a perfect pick-me-up on a hot day.

Ingredients: 4 cups cold water. 1 cup coarse ground coffee. 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1/4 cup water. 1 cup brewed cold brew coffee. Coffee ice cubes made with extra brewed coffee.

Instructions: Put coarse ground coffee and cold water in a large container. To the mix, add the split vanilla bean. Make sure all the grounds are wet by stirring them gently. Leave the tea at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours with the lid on. Use a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to strain the mixture after it has been steeped. Put 1/4 cup of water and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Stir the mixture while it's on medium heat until the sugar is gone. Let the syrup cool all the way down. Serve coffee with ice cubes in glasses. Pour the cold brew coffee that has been brewed over the ice cubes. Add vanilla syrup to taste to make it sweeter. Enjoy! Serve cold.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Cool off with these refreshing and healthy cucumber melon pops! Bursting with juicy melon flavor and a hint of lime, these pops are perfect for a hot summer day or anytime you need a refreshing treat.

Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped. 2 cups cubed honeydew melon. 1/4 cup honey. 1 cup coconut milk. 1 tablespoon lime juice.

Instructions: Put cucumbers, honeydew melon, honey, coconut milk, and lime juice in a blender. Mix until it's creamy and smooth. Put the mix into molds for ice pops. Put sticks for ice pops into the molds. Put it in the freezer for at least four hours, or until it's solid. Take them out of the molds and enjoy once they're frozen.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

These Strawberry Milk Ice Pops are a tasty treat that will cool you down on hot summer days. Because they are made with fresh strawberries, whole milk, and a touch of vanilla, they taste great and are creamy. Sprinkles of different colors give them a fun and silly look that makes them a hit with both kids and adults.

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved. 1 cup whole milk. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Sprinkles optional, for decoration.

Instructions: Put strawberries, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender. Mix until it's smooth. Put the mix into molds for ice pops. Put ice pop sticks into molds if you want to, and freeze until solid, which should take about 4 to 6 hours. Once the popsicles are frozen, take them out of the molds and add sprinkles if you want. Serve right away and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

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Indulge in the tropical flavors of mango and coconut with these refreshing popsicles. Perfect for cooling down on hot summer days!

Ingredients: 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced. 1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk. 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 cup shredded coconut flakes.

Instructions: In a blender, combine diced mangoes, coconut milk, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Stir in shredded coconut flakes. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks into the molds. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely solid. Once frozen, remove from molds and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

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Smoothie made with watermelon ice cubes is a great way to beat the summer heat. You will love the way the sweet watermelon, sour orange juice, and creamy Greek yogurt taste together. You can keep your drink cold with watermelon ice cubes, which give it a unique taste. It's great for hot summer days!

Ingredients: 2 cups of watermelon chunks. 1 cup of fresh orange juice. 1 ripe banana. 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt. 1 tablespoon of honey. 1 cup of ice cubes made from watermelon. Fresh mint leaves for garnish.

Instructions: Cut the watermelon into small cubes and freeze them ahead of time to make the ice cubes. Put the chunks of watermelon, fresh orange juice, a ripe banana, Greek yogurt, and honey in a blender. Mix until it's creamy and smooth. It's time to add the watermelon ice cubes to the blender. Blend again until the ice cubes are broken up and the smoothie is frosty. Put the smoothie into glasses and add fresh mint leaves on top. Enjoy the refreshing Watermelon Ice Cube Jazz Smoothie right away!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

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These frozen kiwi popsicles are a healthy and refreshing snack perfect for hot summer days. They're made with just two simple ingredients and are easy to prepare.

Ingredients: 6 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced into rounds. 6 popsicle sticks.

Instructions: Insert a popsicle stick into each kiwi round, making sure it's centered. Place the kiwi popsicles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely frozen. Enjoy these refreshing frozen kiwi treats!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes