{"id":7253,"date":"2018-08-05T18:12:33","date_gmt":"2018-08-05T22:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/?p=7253"},"modified":"2023-02-10T15:00:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T20:00:36","slug":"summer-lounging-12-mocktail-recipes-to-stay-hydrated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/summer-lounging-12-mocktail-recipes-to-stay-hydrated\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Lounging: 12 Mocktail Recipes to Stay Hydrated"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s August and it\u2019s <\/span>hot<\/span><\/i>. Long, hot, humid summer days can have the same effect on us as a blistering cold winter day and we go into a hibernation of sorts. We recline on the couch with a good book and the A\/C blasting, recline in a rocker on the porch, or find a nice shady spot in the park to take a nap. Summers are <\/span>ideal <\/span><\/i>for lazy afternoons spent lounging in your flimsiest, <\/span>featherlight cotton pajamas<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

The heat zaps both the energy and the water from our bodies. Even if you\u2019re relaxing in air conditioning, it\u2019s more important than any other time to stay hydrated. This replacing skipping a \u201crefreshing\u201d mojito or ice cold beer with a few glasses of ice water every now and again. If you want to enjoy a seasonally festive beverage while warding off heat stroke, give these healthy mocktail recipes a try.<\/p>\n

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Munki Munki Champagne Dreams Pajama Set<\/p><\/div>\n

Healthy and Hydrating Summer Mocktail Recipes<\/span><\/h2>\n

1. Raspberry-Lime Rickey Slushies<\/span><\/h3>\n

This recipe calls for gin, but the liquor can easily be omitted for a refreshing summer mocktail. Raspberries\u2019 juicy, sweet flavor peaks from late june through August, so this sweet frozen treat is in season. <\/span>Get the recipe<\/span> from <\/span>myrecipes.com<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Cucumber-Mint Limeade<\/span><\/h3>\n

There are few things more refreshing than the combination of fresh cucumber and cool mint. This limeade recipe leverages both in a perfectly balanced summertime cocktail that\u2019s fit for sipping in a <\/span>shorty robe<\/span> on your back porch. <\/span>Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>intheraw.com<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Green Juice Cocktail<\/span><\/h3>\n

This resort-ready green juice mocktail is from The Ranch, a world-renowned detox spa and fitness center — so pull out your <\/span>eye masks<\/span><\/a> and unwind. Melon and apple add a natural sweetness, celery and ginger add a detoxifying bite, and sparkling water gives the beverage a cocktail-esque fizz. <\/span>Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Popsugar<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Sweet Heat Arnold Palmer<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is a spicy twist on the classic lemonade-iced tea hybrid. The addition of a habanero chile balances the sweetness in this summer favorite. The recipe calls for quite a bit of sugar, so experiment with reducing the amount by at least a third to make it a more healthful beverage. <\/span>Get the recipe<\/span> on <\/span>myrecipes.com<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Black Cherry Basil Mocktail<\/span><\/h3>\n

This fruity, refreshing drink takes the edge off even the hottest summer days. The fresh basil offsets the sweetness of the black cherry in this mocktail, creating a killer combination that you won\u2019t be able to stop sipping. <\/span>Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>wickedspatula.com<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Munki Munki Strawberry Pajama Set<\/p><\/div>\n

6. Frosted Strawberry Limeade<\/span><\/h3>\n

Summer is for lounging and it\u2019s also for frozen drinks! Rather than treating yourself to a well-tequila mix in the frozen drink machine at your local watering hole, why not treat your body right with this Frosted Strawberry Limeade. This smoothie, loaded with goodies like frozen strawberries, banana, and cashews, would make for a great meal on a hot afternoon. <\/span>Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Healthy Happy Life<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Blood Orange and Ginger Soda<\/span><\/h3>\n

Mint is, without a doubt, one of the most refreshing flavors in <\/span>anything<\/span><\/i> — especially a cold beverages. The combination of cool mint with the heat of ginger and the sweet tang of blood oranges makes for a perfectly balanced glass. <\/span>Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> from my recipes.com.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Copa Verde Mocktail<\/span><\/h3>\n

This is another mocktail that could double as lunch on a sweltering summer day. Avocado, fresh herbs, and refreshing lime are blended and spiked with ice cold club soda for a healthy, delicious treat. Perfect for sipping in your <\/span>favorite summer pajamas<\/span> on a Saturday night in.  <\/span>Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>The Merry Thought<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

9. Tomato Peach Spritzer<\/span><\/h3>\n

You read that correctly. This is probably what \u201cV8 Splash\u201d was going for when they launched their brand\u2026 Veggies and fruits combine in this surprisingly delicious mocktail. Tomatoes, peaches, ginger, and ginger ale make this drink an ode to summer. <\/span>Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Vegetarian Times<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

10. Ginger Beer Mojito<\/span><\/h3>\n

Enjoy the mojito without the hangover. This recipe calls for rum but it can easily be omitted. The key to making this recipe work is high quality ginger beer. Fentiman\u2019s is a great brand. <\/span>Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Gimme Some Oven<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

11. Aqua Fresca Trio<\/span><\/h3>\n

These are the <\/span>perfect<\/span><\/i> drinks to serve at a summer afternoon gathering or non-boozy brunch. Loaded with colorful fresh fruit, these mocktails as a beautiful as they are delicious. Whether you choose the strawberry lemon fizz, citrus peach spritzer, or coconut raspberry lemon, each of these options has Summer written all over it. <\/span>Get the recipes<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>Healthy Happy Life<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

12. Strawberry Orange Mango Kombucha Mocktails<\/span><\/h3>\n

Using kombucha instead of alcohol makes this drink immune-system-and-belly-friendly, since the brew is packed with probiotics. Mangoes are also loaded with healthy, delicious fiber. This is truly a mocktail you can feel great about. <\/span>Get the recipe<\/span><\/a> from <\/span>The Roasted Root<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n

For more summer recipes and ideas for fun in the sun visit The Pajama Company at our blog, <\/span><\/i>thepajamacompany.com\/blog<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s August and it\u2019s hot. Long, hot, humid summer days can have the same effect on us as a blistering cold winter day and we go into a hibernation of sorts. We recline on the couch with a good book and the A\/C blasting, recline in a rocker on the porch, or find a nice […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7256,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[876,875,771,151,709,760,874,10,529,585,877,823,878,873,658],"class_list":["post-7253","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-cocktail-recipes","tag-cocktails","tag-entertaining","tag-fashion","tag-fitness","tag-healthy-living","tag-mocktails","tag-pajamas","tag-recipes","tag-summer","tag-summer-cocktails","tag-summer-fun","tag-summer-mocktails","tag-summer-recipes","tag-womens-pajamas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7253","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7253"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7253\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9482,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7253\/revisions\/9482"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7256"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7253"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}