5 No-Cook Summer Drinks to Beat the Texas Heat
When it's 100°F outside, the last thing you want to do is turn on the stove. These five refreshing drinks take under 15 minutes each and need absolutely zero cooking.
1. Watermelon-Mint Agua Fresca
Blend fresh watermelon, add mint, lime juice, and a little honey. Strain and serve over ice. This is peak Texas summer in a glass. Full recipe here.
2. Cucumber-Basil Lemonade
Blend half a cucumber until smooth, strain, and stir into fresh lemonade with a handful of torn basil. Let it sit for 10 minutes before serving to let the basil infuse.
3. Hibiscus Iced Tea
Steep dried hibiscus flowers in room temperature water for 2 hours (cold brew style) — no boiling required. Sweeten with honey and serve over ice with lime slices. A beautiful deep red colour and naturally tart flavour.
4. Peach Ginger Lemonade
Blend ripe peaches to a smooth purée, mix with fresh lemon juice, grated ginger, and sparkling water. The ginger gives a subtle warmth that balances the sweetness of the peach perfectly.
5. Sparkling Citrus Mint Water
The simplest one: fill a pitcher with sparkling water, slices of lemon, orange, and lime, and a handful of fresh mint leaves. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Refreshing, hydrating, and endlessly refillable.