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Refreshing cold drinks

Freshly squeezed lemonade, hibiscus iced tea, a frothy iced coffee, bubble tea: homemade cold drinks, less sugary than store-bought and ready in minutes.

  • 40 recipes
  • Most ready in 10 minutes or less
  • Less sugary than bottled
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Favorite thirst-quenchers

The most-made alcohol-free cold drinks on CookinBreak.

Ready in 5 minutes

Lemonade

Squeezed lemons, sugar, a few mint leaves and plenty of ice: homemade lemonade, just tart enough, comes together in a pitcher in 5 minutes.

  • 5 min
  • Easy
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Lemonades, iced teas and homemade sodas

Lemon, lavender, hibiscus, peach, homemade cola: made by the pitcher.

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Tips that make the difference

What separates a recipe that works from one that falls flat.

  • Syrup instead of sugar

    Sugar doesn't dissolve well in cold water: make a syrup ahead of time (equal parts sugar and water, heated).

  • Fruit ice cubes

    Freeze juice or bits of fruit in an ice cube tray: your drink stays cold without getting watered down.

  • Cold brew it

    Iced tea steeped overnight in the fridge is smoother and less bitter than hot tea that's been cooled.

  • Serve it fresh

    Fresh-squeezed lemonade loses its zing within a few hours: make it shortly before serving.

Iced coffees and teas

Iced coffee, bubble tea, matcha: your afternoon pick-me-up.

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Mocktails

All the flavor of a cocktail, without a drop of alcohol.

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A cold drink with what you have?

Overripe fruit, herbs from the garden, some tea: Breaky AI suggests a homemade cold drink, with no added sugar if you prefer.

“Can you suggest a cold drink with no added sugar using strawberries and mint?”

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All our cold drinks

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Your questions

How do I make homemade iced tea?

Cold brew the tea overnight in the fridge, or brew it hot and let it cool before adding fruit, sugar or syrup. Serve over plenty of ice with lemon or peach slices.

How can I make lemonade less sweet?

Cut the sugar in half and add sparkling water, mint or ginger: the freshness makes up for it. Taste before serving, since lemons vary in tartness.

How long does a homemade drink keep?

In the fridge, in a sealed bottle: 2 to 3 days for lemonade or iced tea, 24 hours for fresh fruit juice or a smoothie.