How To Make Refresher Drinks At Home [Video]

Everyone’s go-to summer drink is back in season. When it’s hot outside, refreshers always hit the spot. This summer you won’t have to depend on the chain coffee shops to source them. Save coins and calories by creating the fruity, energizing, and thirst-quenching drinks at home instead.

The best feature of these DIY alternatives is their adaptability. Whether you prefer them caffeinated, want to include your favorite natural sweetener or go sugar free, or even swap, add, and blend ingredients to create a new flavor. You can easily customize ingredients to make these drinks your own.

Here are seven refresher recipes you’ll love all season long.

1. Strawberry Acai Refresher

What you’ll need:

1 cup white grape juice

1 cup green tea

½ cup water

1 tablespoon acai powder

Freeze dried strawberries to taste

Honey or agave to taste

Directions: Whisk together water and acai powder until fully dissolved. Then, combine with white grape juice, green tea, and sweetener of choice. …