Memorial Day Drinks Recipes

Southern sweet tea, perfect for hot summer days!

In the 1800's this is how people made lemonade--you can do it too! It's not that difficult, and tastes wonderful!

This is a wonderful rum drink with lime and grenadine. It's great for any occasion. If this recipe seems too easy, well it is, but the drink is incredibly enjoyable and worth the lack of trouble!

A refreshing change from lemonade. If you don't care for pulp in your drink, feel free to strain the juice before you add it to the water.

Sit on the front porch in your rocking chair on a sultry afternoon and sip on one or two of these. The proper way to serve a mint julep is in a frozen silver goblet, but you can use glasses instead--just use the most elegant ones you have! You can make the syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for whenever the julep mood strikes you.

This is the non-frozen version of my watermelon margaritas. These are so amazing and refreshing on hot summer days. To make a virgin version, omit the tequila and use a lemon-lime soda.

Great fruity smoothie with just enough vodka to make you smile. Tastes great.

A cold drink that looks--and tastes!--like a rocket ice pop!

This delicious concoction is the traditional rum punch recipe used in the West Indies, passed down for years. The old rhyme goes, 'One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.' Any fruit juice can be used. Serve chilled over ice, with fruit garnishes and a sprinkling of grated nutmeg.

Lemonade with a kick!

"My father-in-law developed a taste for margaritas [while living] in Zihuatanejo."

Very easy to make and delicious!

We're going to take fresh strawberries and make our own homemade fruit syrup, which can be put into tea, lemonade, or made into the world's best strawberry soda!

This is a great summer refresher!

Adults only! This is watermelon and liquor...perfect for BBQ's, picnics, camping and by the pool! Use any liquor you like, even wine works! I use seedless watermelon, but you don't have to.

Soooo lemony! This is nice and tart yet very refreshing.

This is a great summertime drink!

This is a fabulous summer drink! Lavender soothes and refreshes on a hot day, and the scent brings back fond summer memories. I can't seem to make enough of it for my family.

Authentic south of the border Mango Margaritas.

This lemonade is good on hot days, and very successful at lemonade stands.

Cool and refreshing, this summertime drink is perfect for weddings and showers. Everyone I make this for just loves the taste.

Great and simple punch for any occasion, using pink lemonade and wine. Not too sweet.

A healthy drink with kiwis, bananas, blueberries and yogurt. Quick and satisfying for breakfast or any time of day!

The best, easiest Sangria!! The basil seems strange, but is the perfect touch. You'll love this guaranteed!