Quench Your Thirst with Summer Drinks Trivia

By Paula Green

The heat is on during the dog days of summer, and it brings plenty of thirst! But fear not, there's a world of exciting thirst-quenchers waiting to soothe your palate and keep you hydrated. 

The healthiest and best drink to consume in the summertime, or any time, is good old H2O. Water has zero calories and is essential for your overall health. To add pizzazz, try sparkling water, or club soda, which comes in various flavors. Fruit-infused water not only hydrates but also provides a delicious and nutritious boost. 

Speaking of fruit, how about adding some pucker power? Grab a pitcher, squeeze some lemons, and add sugar and ice for a refreshing glass of fresh lemonade. Iced tea is an exhilarating drink. You can have it sweetened, unsweetened, or with flavors such as lemon, peach, or raspberry. 

Sports beverages are popular. One benefit of drinking these is that they replenish fluids and electrolytes lost while sweating in the hot sun. As a bonus, sports drinks are available in flavors like lemon-lime, orange, cherry, berry, grape, and more. 

For kids, the rage is juice boxes and good old-fashioned Kool-Aid. This drink has been around since 1927. Edwin Perkins invented it, and it was initially called Fruit Smacks.  In 1974, the company introduced the Kool-Aid Man, a six-foot-tall character depicted as a pitcher of cherry Kool-Aid with arms and legs, evoking fond memories of childhood summers.

Get the blender going and whip up a fruity delight. A smoothie is a tasty choice; with so many wonderful berries, the options for this fruity treat are abundant. For added nutrition, consider adding yogurt and fresh vegetables. Another great blender choice is a milkshake - pick your favorite - vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or any other scrumptious ice cream flavor.

Iced coffee and iced lattes are a great way to get your morning started. Iced coffee is made by brewing hot coffee and then chilling it in the refrigerator or adding ice cubes. An iced latte is a coffee drink that is created by combining espresso, milk, and ice. You can easily make these at home with your favorite coffee and milk, and ice cubes. 

Although it's not the healthiest choice, soft drinks will always remain popular - whether it's the battle of the cola wars between Coca-Cola and Pepsi or fruity choices like Orange Crush or Red Pop, the options are plentiful. 

In the alcohol realm, there’s beer, wine, wine coolers and spritzers, Sangria, mixed drinks, margaritas, Pina Colas, and countless other spirits. Each has a unique flavor and can be enjoyed in different settings, from a casual barbecue to a fancy dinner party.

Since we have quenched your thirst, we must now pour our thoughts into this beverage query. Get set to don those drinking caps because it's time to get a little trivial.

1.   Popsicles, Freeze Pops, and this cone-shaped treat filled with fruit-flavored  

crushed ice is refreshing.

2.   What is the drink called that combines orange juice with champagne?

3.   In 1973, this rock group released the drink tune “Tequila Sunrise.”

4.   What type of drink is Perrier?

5.   Which fruit juice is used in a Cosmopolitan?

6.    What spirit is the base of a Pina Colada?

7.    Which colorless lemon, lime-flavored soft drink was created by The Coca-Cola  Company?

8. Name the musician who sang the hit “Margaritaville.”

   
   

9. According to recipemaker.com, what is the top-selling flavor of Kool-Aid?

   
   

10. This orange drink gained popularity and was fueled by its association with the  

NASA space program.

11. This drink is a combination of half lemonade and half iced tea, named after a golf 

 pro.

12. What is Evian?

    
    

13. This non-alcoholic drink is made with ginger ale and grenadine syrup.

    
    

14. When you combine lemon juice, sugar, and water with chopped strawberries,  

 you've created.

15. This refreshing drink is made with watermelon, lime juice, sugar, and sparkling 

           water.

Answers: 1. snowcone 2. mimosa 3. Eagles 4. sparkling water 5. cranberry 6. rum 7. Sprite 8. Jimmy Buffet 9. tropical punch 10. Tang 11. Arnold Palmer 12. bottled water 13. Shirley Temple 14. strawberry lemonade 15. watermelon limeade

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