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Summer can be super hot! With beads of sweat trickling down the forehead and a serious thirst that needs to be quenched, this is the perfect time to enjoy a delightfully refreshing drink – on National Refreshment Day! History of National Refreshment Day Refreshing beverages have been a part of summer, well, probably since summer began! Started in 2015, the idea for National Refreshment Day is simple: enjoy an icecold refreshing drink in the middle of a hot, summer afternoon. This day was actually founded by Traveler Beer, an American drink company from Burlington, Vermont that wanted to highlight and bring attention to the refreshing flavors of summer beverages. Although Traveler Beer is no longer in business, its contribution to the world by founding National Refreshment Day has the potential to live on in history! Whether it’s an ice cold beer, a fruity wine cooler, or a big old glass of freshly squeezed lemonade, this day is certainly worth celebrating. Especially during the summer when temperatures are high and air conditioners can’t always keep up. So grab one from the cooler or refrigerator in celebration of National Refreshment Day. 22
Try out some of these ideas for refreshing beverages and drinks, or come up with some of your own creative drink ideas:
Homemade Peach Lemonade. With the basics of lemons, sugar (or other sweetener), water and ice, plus adding some slices of fresh peaches, this tasty Peach Lemonade is just what’s needed for this day. Rosemary Mezcal Fizz.
Delightfully sparkly, this refreshing beverage is made from Mezcal, fresh lemon juice, fresh rosemary leaves, agave nectar, club soda and lemon zest strips.
Greyhound Cocktail.
Ideal for summer because it’s made with delicious grapefruit juice, a shot of vodka or gin, and some ice cubes. Easy peasy!
Berry Vodka Smash.
Muddle freshly picked strawberries and raspberries, add some blackberry jam, fresh rosemary sprigs, lemon juice and a honey syrup. And, of course, don’t forget the vodka!
