Favorite Summer Beverage?

[dot-matrix]

Vote for up to three

So when the temperature soars and the thermometer rises dramatically and you feel like a limp noodle what do y'all drink to cool off while sitting in the shade, or in front of the fan or in air conditioned splendor and ponder the world.

[dot-matrix]

and as is only right and fair I'll go first    When the temps get really high I stick with Iced Tea, Lemonade, Diet Soda or water because anything alcoholic only makes me sweat more and that much more uncomfortable.  BUT, if we are eating I can have a reallly, really, really cold beer when it's hot with no ill effect.  Harp Ale is my personal fav.  Nice and sharp and a Shandy, Half Lemonade-Half Harp in an iced glass is really nice on a hot night with a plate of loaded nachos to share.

[David In Indy]

and as is only right and fair I'll go first    When the temps get really high I stick with Iced Tea, Lemonade, Diet Soda or water because anything alcoholic only makes me sweat more and that much more uncomfortable.  BUT, if we are eating I can have a reallly, really, really cold beer when it's hot with no ill effect.  Harp Ale is my personal fav.  Nice and sharp and a Shandy, Half Lemonade-Half Harp in an iced glass is really nice on a hot night with a plate of loaded nachos to share.

Well, we're two for three Dottie! I love iced tea and lemonade too! I also love wine coolers! 

But I ALSO love Orange Juliuses on a hot summer day! I posted a recipe for them over in Melissa's and Kelda's "How We Live" forum!

[Shasta542]

Lemonade and Sweet Tea mixed equal parts is called an "Arnold Palmer". Ever tried it? It's good. 

[David In Indy]

Lemonade and Sweet Tea mixed equal parts is called an "Arnold Palmer". Ever tried it? It's good. 

I have had those Shasta! And you're right, they are very good. Many people drink those in Indiana. I never knew it had a name though. I just call it sweet tea and lemonade! 

It's one of those things that sound strange, but when mixed together tastes very good... kind of like that peanut butter sandwich I told you about! 

[Shasta542]

 

I have had those Shasta! And you're right, they are very good. Many people drink those in Indiana. I never knew it had a name though. I just call it sweet tea and lemonade! 

It's one of those things that sound strange, but when mixed together tastes very good... kind of like that peanut butter sandwich I told you about! 

You can buy "Arnold Palmer" in gallon containers in some grocery stores. I have seen them in Publix.

[Kelda]

Rub it in guys rub it in!! We didn't have a summer!!! 

[pettifogger]

In addition to Iced Tea and water, I chose other.  When the weather is very hot I also enjoy Iced Coffee and those frappicino things from Starbucks

[Scott6373]

Just ain't nothin' like a cold one when the thermo rises!

[Jeff Wrangler]

Just ain't nothin' like a cold one when the thermo rises!

Just ain't nothin' like a Tanqueray and tonic with lime when the thermo rises! 

And what on earth is "Captain and diet"? 

[Scott6373]

Just ain't nothin' like a Tanqueray and tonic with lime when the thermo rises! 

And what on earth is "Captain and diet"? 

Captain Morgan (Rum) and Coke (diet)

[CellarDweller]

I voted "other".


I love a good Limeade.  If not that, pink lemonade.

[Jeff Wrangler]

Captain Morgan (Rum) and Coke (diet)

Sorry, I only drink Bacardi. 

Never did get the point of using diet soda in a mixed drink. 

[Scott6373]

Sorry, I only drink Bacardi. 

Never did get the point of using diet soda in a mixed drink. 

Used to be a scotch drinker, but that's not exactlty refreshing

[Jeff Wrangler]

Used to be a scotch drinker, but that's not exactlty refreshing

No, scotch is for after dark, not for a hot summer day. 

[Scott6373]

No, scotch is for after dark, not for a hot summer day. 

After dark and naked I take it?   

[David In Indy]

Ewww! I just saw Screwdrivers on the list.  

I got sooooo drunk on those about 20 years ago. I didn't actually get sick, but I was totally hung over for the next 2 or 3 days. Now I can't even think about Vodka without feeling like I want to ralph.  

[Jeff Wrangler]

No, scotch is for after dark, not for a hot summer day. 

After dark and naked I take it?   

Not necessarily. That would get you thrown out of the bar. 

Ewww! I just saw Screwdrivers on the list.  

I got sooooo drunk on those about 20 years ago. I didn't actually get sick, but I was totally hung over for the next 2 or 3 days. Now I can't even think about Vodka without feeling like I want to ralph.  

Never got the point of vodka, either, even less of vodka and diet Coke. 

[pettifogger]

Captain Morgan (Rum) and Coke (diet)

Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on Today at 03:52:07 PM
Sorry, I only drink Bacardi. 

Captain Morgan is the current favorite among the young.  I personally prefer Bicardi dark but have been known to go for Malibu and Coke with a twist of lime on the odd special occassion.  The lime and the coconut take it in a whole new direction.  I don't order diet Coke for the same reason I assume some people do, not for the calorie count but the taste.  Diet Coke tastes very different from Coke fully leaded.

[Shasta542]

Ewww! I just saw Screwdrivers on the list.  

I got sooooo drunk on those about 20 years ago. I didn't actually get sick, but I was totally hung over for the next 2 or 3 days. Now I can't even think about Vodka without feeling like I want to ralph.  

Haha -- you said "ralph"!! 

[Penthesilea]

I love a cold Coke on a hot summer day - hell I love it on every day of the year. But never ever I would drink the diet version of any soft drink. Eeeew  . They taste horrible.

Even more than Coke I love Apfelsaftschorle. Couldn't live without it. It's half apple juice and half mineral/sparkling water. I like all kinds of Schorle: orange juice, red currant juice or cherry juice - all mixed half and half with sparkling water. But the version with apple juice is the most refreshing on a hot summer day.

[ifyoucantfixit]

         My favorite wasnt listed...so here it is.....Fresh Strawberry Lemonade...
          love it love it.

[David In Indy]

Even more than Coke I love Apfelsaftschorle. Couldn't live without it. It's half apple juice and half mineral/sparkling water. I like all kinds of Schorle: orange juice, red currant juice or cherry juice - all mixed half and half with sparkling water. But the version with apple juice is the most refreshing on a hot summer day.

Wow Chrissi, those sound really good! Do you make them yourself or do you buy them in the grocery store?

I'd like to try it sometime. I love apple juice. 

[Penthesilea]

Wow Chrissi, those sound really good! Do you make them yourself or do you buy them in the grocery store?

I'd like to try it sometime. I love apple juice. 

You can buy it already mixed in the supermarket. But they have preservatives and flavoring substances added. The ones from the supermarket are less healthy, more expansive and taste less good than the self-mixed ones.

I think self-mixed tastes way better than the stuff from the supermarket. Additionally, you can vary the amount of water in it. Usually the mixture is half and half (tastes best!), but when it's very hot, you can mix 2/3 water with 1/3 apple juice.

Try it, it's very good  . And try to pronounce "Apfelsaftschorle" while mixing  .

[opinionista]

Captain Morgan (Rum) and Coke (diet)

That's a Cuba Libre!

[ifyoucantfixit]

Jeff Wrangler:
No, scotch is for after dark, not for a hot summer day. 



Quote from: Scott on Yesterday at 04:11:06 PM
After dark and naked I take it?  


Not necessarily. That would get you thrown out of the bar



iIts good to see you two back at it again...      

[ifyoucantfixit]

I voted "other".


I love a good Limeade.  If not that, pink lemonade.

        Me and you Chuck,,, the non drinker crowd....
        we can be the designated drivers..??

[CellarDweller]

Me and you Chuck,,, the non drinker crowd....
        we can be the designated drivers..??

Oh, i can be a drinker.......usually a light beer....but to cool down, I like the limeade or pink lemonade.

The "Mike's Hard" line of drinks is tasty.

Hard Cranberry Lemonade, Lemonade, and Limeade.  Tried them all.  yummy!

[David In Indy]

You can buy it already mixed in the supermarket. But they have preservatives and flavoring substances added. The ones from the supermarket are less healthy, more expansive and taste less good than the self-mixed ones.

I think self-mixed tastes way better than the stuff from the supermarket. Additionally, you can vary the amount of water in it. Usually the mixture is half and half (tastes best!), but when it's very hot, you can mix 2/3 water with 1/3 apple juice.

Try it, it's very good  . And try to pronounce "Apfelsaftschorle" while mixing  .

Thanks Chrissi! I'll try it very soon! It sounds delicious. But I'll probably fail miserably pronouncing "Apfelsaftscholeforlesporletorle...." 

[dot-matrix]

I had a Propel Fitness water today.  That was tasty stuff  In this weather I imagine ice cold Gatorade would be good too and good for you.

[injest]

Just ain't nothin' like a Tanqueray and tonic with lime when the thermo rises! 

And what on earth is "Captain and diet"? 

a diet cola with a sailor???

 

[Shasta542]

a diet cola with a sailor???

 

I was feelin’ the blues
I was watching the news
When this fella came on the TV

He said I’m tellin’ you
That science has proven
That heartaches are healed by the sea

That got me goin’
Without even knowin’
I packed right up and drove down

Now I’m on a roll
And I swear to my soul
Tonight I’m gonna paint this town

So bring me two pina coladas
One for each hand
Let’s set sail with Captain Morgan
And never leave dry land

Troubles I forgot ‘em
I buried ‘em in the sand
So bring me two pina coladas
She said good-bye to her good timin’ man. (Garth Brooks)

I voted for margaritas--even tho I rarely imbibe potent potables. A good margarita with salt and lime does me good. This is why I have a soft place for them: About 9 years ago, I got some kind of lower back injury---don't know how or why, but it was relentlessly painful. The dr. gave me muscle relaxers and I took those, but after those, the sprain or whatever it was, remained. One night I went out to eat -- I was not the driver -- and I ordered a giant margarita. And then another. I was feeling no pain when we left and after I came out from under the M-effect, my back was totally healed. That's the truth. I don't know why or how, but it worked.

So---I drink mostly water or sweet tea in the summer, but I have a fondness for a well-made margarita!

[CellarDweller]

This is for Miss Shasta542!




[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXgsa9j81Ng&mode=related&search=[/youtube]

[Shasta542]

Whooo-Wheee!! That was fun!   Wish I had all that energy. Thanks, sweet Chuck!!

[ifyoucantfixit]

     Shasta are you suggesting we should drink Margaritas for medicinal purposes?
Now thats an idea that might catch on.   

[David In Indy]

     Shasta are you suggesting we should drink Margaritas for medicinal purposes?
Now thats an idea that might catch on.   

Medicinal schmedicinal. They sound good for use in any purpose! 

Let's all go have one! 

[Shasta542]

     Shasta are you suggesting we should drink Margaritas for medicinal purposes?
Now thats an idea that might catch on.   

Medicinal schmedicinal. They sound good for use in any purpose! 

Let's all go have one! 

Hey, I'm buyin' what ya'll are sellin'. Yee-haw!! I've got the ingredients in the cabinet, but I ain't got no limes!