{"id":7521,"date":"2024-08-05T09:06:11","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T09:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/?p=7521"},"modified":"2024-08-05T09:06:12","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T09:06:12","slug":"against-the-summer-refreshing-homemade-cocktails-and-mocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/against-the-summer-refreshing-homemade-cocktails-and-mocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"Against The Summer: Refreshing Homemade Cocktails and Mocktails"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The sky is blue, the songs are wavy, and afternoons of heat are high. All the crescendos of a perfect Summer. But the warm weather is never complete without a refreshing drink to cool you off when it gets unbearable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the sun high in the sky, light and tasty beverages are essential to tantalise your taste buds and rejuvenate you. <strong><em>SENS<\/em><\/strong> brings you recipes to create your signature summer drink and stay cool this hot season. Tips: mix cold water with your favourite fruits, garnish with fresh herbs or lemon for a personal touch, and perhaps add a splash of alcohol for extra fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunshine Spritzer<\/strong> (Cocktail)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7522\" src=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-5-682x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-5-682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-5-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-5-768x1153.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-5-1023x1536.jpeg 1023w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-5-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-5-450x675.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-5.jpeg 1066w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2 oz vodka&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 oz orange juice&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 oz soda water&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Squeeze of fresh lime&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice cubes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orange slice for garnish&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combine vodka, orange juice, and lime juice in an ice-filled glass. Top with soda water and a piece of orange for garnish. Stir gently and enjoy the sunshine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cucumber Cooler<\/strong> (Mocktail)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7523\" src=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-4-682x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-4-682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-4-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-4-768x1153.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-4-1023x1536.jpeg 1023w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-4-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-4-450x675.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-4.jpeg 1066w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1 cucumber, peeled and sliced&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4 oz coconut water&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 oz fresh lime juice&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tsp honey&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mint leaves for garnish&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice cubes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a blender, combine cucumber slices, coconut water, lime juice, and honey until smooth. Pour over ice in a glass, garnish with mint leaves, and enjoy the freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Berry Blast Mojito <\/strong>(Cocktail)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7524\" src=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-3-682x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-3-682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-3-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-3-768x1153.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-3-1023x1536.jpeg 1023w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-3-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-3-450x675.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-3.jpeg 1066w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2 oz white rum&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/2 cup fresh mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-6 fresh mint leaves&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tbsp sugar&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Juice of half a lime&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soda water&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice cubes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muddle the berries, mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice in a glass. Combine the rum and ice, then top with soda water. Stir gently and enjoy a burst of fruity freshness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Watermelon Mint Refresher<\/strong> (Mocktail)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7525\" src=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-150x188.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-450x563.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;2 cups watermelon cubes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/4 cup fresh mint leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tbsp honey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Juice of 1 lime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sparkling water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice cubes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blend watermelon cubes, mint leaves, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Pour into a glass with ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with a mint sprig and enjoy the cooling sensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mango Tango<\/strong> (Mocktail)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"685\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7526\" src=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-1-685x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-1-685x1024.jpeg 685w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-1-201x300.jpeg 201w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-1-768x1147.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-1-1028x1536.jpeg 1028w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-1-150x224.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-1-450x672.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-1.jpeg 1071w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>1 ripe mango, peeled and diced&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/2 cup orange juice&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/4 cup coconut milk&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tbsp honey&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice cubes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mango slice for garnish&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blend the mango, orange juice, coconut milk, and honey until smooth. Pour into an ice-filled glass, garnish with a mango slice, and move to the tropical rhythm of this delicious mocktail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sangria Sunrise<\/strong> (Cocktail)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7527\" src=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-6-682x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-6-682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-6-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-6-768x1153.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-6-1023x1536.jpeg 1023w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-6-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-6-450x675.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-6.jpeg 1066w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3 oz red wine&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2 oz orange juice&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 oz peach schnapps&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/2 oz grenadine&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orange slice and cherry for garnish&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice cubes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a glass, blend red wine, orange juice, and peach schnapps over ice, then slowly pour grenadine down the side of the glass for the dawn effect. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry, and toast to the beauty of summer mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lemon Lavender Fizz<\/strong> (Mocktail)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7528\" src=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-2-682x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-2-682x1024.jpeg 682w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-2-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-2-768x1153.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-2-1023x1536.jpeg 1023w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-2-150x225.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-2-450x675.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.23-2.jpeg 1066w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2 oz lavender syrup&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 oz fresh lemon juice&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Club soda&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lemon twist for garnish&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice cubes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an ice-filled glass, combine the lavender syrup and fresh lemon juice. Add club soda, gently mix, and garnish with a lemon twist. Allow the floral perfume and zesty zest to revive your senses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ginger Peach Iced Tea <\/strong>(Mocktail)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"7529\" src=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.22-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.22-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.22-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.22-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.22-1229x1536.jpeg 1229w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.22-150x188.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.22-450x563.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.22-1200x1500.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/sensmagazine.com\/rw\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-07-29-at-16.06.22.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2 cups brewed peach tea, chilled&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/4 cup peach nectar&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Honey to taste&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lemon slice for garnish&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ice cubes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mix cold peach tea, peach nectar, grated ginger, and honey in an ice-filled glass. Stir thoroughly, garnish with a lemon slice, and let the gentle spice and sweet peach flavor calm your soul.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sky is blue, the songs are wavy, and afternoons of heat are high. All the crescendos of a perfect Summer. 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