As the kids play outside in these long, hot summer days, it’s important to keep them cool and hydrated. Instead of handing them a sugary beverage like that juice box or can of soda, get some cool points by making your own version of Kool-Aid—one that’s just as fun and tasty with a lot more nutritional benefits to offer. The following summer drinks for kids are easy to make and will keep the kids cool and healthy in the warm season.
Among the many summer drinks for kids, lemonade tends to rank among the summertime classics. Instead of giving them store-bought, where you can’t control the amount of sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, try a DIY lemonade with strawberries for extra natural sweetness. Mix strawberries in a blender with a couple tablespoons of sugar or sweetener, along with a cup of water. Then, in a water-filled pitcher, pour the strawberry mixture in along with fresh squeezed lemon juice, and serve chilled. This fresh lemonade recipe combines strawberries, which are packed with antioxidants, and lemon, which promotes hydration. So it offers a delicious taste along with other benefits that are great for both the kids and yourself.
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What kid wouldn’t want a sugar-packed, convenience store slushy after playing a soccer game? It’s hard to compete with, but you can be the parent that takes on the challenge by making homemade slushies. These magical concoctions are actually very simple to whip up. For an extra hydrating, fruity slushy that contains no added sugar, blend chopped watermelon, ice and sparkling water on high in a blender. The watermelon can work to replenish electrolytes and the icy cold drink will help the kids cool down after all that running—plus, they get their daily dose of fruit.
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The well-rounded, sweet, flavors of fruit punch are appealing to kids, especially during a hot day. Instead of the commercial fruit punch from a pouch, box or can, you can make a healthier version. Simply mix water, 100% grape juice, 100% apple juice, 100% orange juice and frozen fruit in a pitcher, then chill. By making the fruit punch yourself, your kids can avoid the unnecessary added high fructose corn syrup and you will know exactly what they are drinking.
Whether it’s in your ice cubes or as a main ingredient, the quality of water used in these homemade drinks for kids matters. is here to check that your water filtration system is properly running. That way, you can keep cool knowing you’re providing safe water your kids can drink, all summer long.But in summer, their options open up with juices, lemonade and milkshakes. Lots of outside play and pool time means they’re hot and thirsty. So why not break from routine and cool off with some summertime sips?
Fresh-squeezed lemonade is a fun way to bring the kids into the kitchen. It’s a lesson in how much effort goes into making a seemingly simple drink. Check to see how simple they think it is after they’ve squeezed their 10th lemon.
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While grocery shopping with one of my girls, she asked me if we could “please, pretty please” buy some watermelon lemonade she saw near the orange juice. After checking the ingredients, I promised her we could make an even tastier version at home. And we did – that recipe is featured below.
We drink milkshakes year-round – a habit formed when I was trying to get one of my daughters to gain weight. (The adult weight gain was an unwanted side effect.) Our blender stays busy especially in summer when my kids would prefer a shake to any other dessert. I let them choose their favorite ice cream, and we sometimes throw in chocolate chips, strawberries, blueberries and a little vanilla extract before blending with milk.
Fruit-flavored ice pops are another favorite summertime treat. I let the kids make these themselves, and they have fun blending juice with honey, fruit, water or whatever else they decide to mix into a homemade popsicle.
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I couldn’t write about summertime drinks without sending some love to all the moms and dads out there, sweating through baseball games, catching their kids down the playground slide and hearing “watch me, watch me, ” over and again at the pool. For us, there are iced coffee drinks just as delicious – and much less expensive – than our favorites at Starbucks.
To make simple syrup, bring sugar and ½ cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 cups cold water and lemon juice. Add watermelon puree, and gently stir. Serve in ice-filled glasses.
This Southern Living recipe was a favorite of my kids when they were toddlers, and they still ask for it on hot summer nights. It’s also good with an added banana.
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Blend half of strawberries, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, 1 cup ice cream and 2 tablespoons milk in blender until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses. Repeat with remaining strawberries, vanilla, ice cream and milk for a total of 4 servings. Serve immediately.
Put sugar and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan and bring to boil over high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Set this simple syrup aside.
Combine blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and lemon juice in a blender and puree until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add 1/3 cup simple syrup and blend just until combined. (Save remaining syrup for another use, such as sweetening iced tea.)
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Transfer purée to popsicle molds and freeze 4 hours. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze an additional 4 to 6 hours, or until frozen solid.
Place the coffee grounds in a large food-safe container and add the cold water. Mix with a large spoon, then cover and allow to sit overnight at room temperature.
Strain the mixture into a clean container through a fine-mesh sieve that has been lined with two layers of coffee filters. Discard the coffee grounds. Chill mixture until ready to use.
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To make the iced coffee, fill a glass with ice and fill it two-thirds full of the chilled coffee concentrate. Sweeten with sweetened condensed milk and half-and-half, if desired.
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