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"?