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Iced drinks to cool the summer heat

Phew! Finally, the sun has started to pop out in full force here in the UK after what feels like weeks of drizzly overcast weather – yesterday was unbelievably hot! It's a welcome relief to get some warm weather and enjoy the outdoors in proper summer fashion...but I'm not holding my breath that it'll last for long.

I found it quite a challenge readjusting to yesterday's sweltering heat, so I've put together a list of some delicious cooling iced drinks to quench your thirst and cool you down on the more dizzying of our summer days. These are super easy to make with simple accessible ingredients. Enjoy!

Fresh and zingy

Photo: Lara Messer

Lemonade five ways

Fresh flavoured water

A little bit posh

Photo: Keiko Oikawa

Bergamot 'nojito'

Dark and not-so-stormy

Chamomile tea gin punch

Pomegranate party spritzer

Rich and indulgent

Photo: Lara Messer

Peanut butter milkshake

Banana and real coconut iced coffee

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No recipe needed for this delightful treat just layer the snappy thin wafers of chocolate (Danish Pålægschokolade) with your preferred dollop of creme fraiche or whipped cream for a quick and easy indulgence. Freeze it for an ice cream sandwich experience or enjoy it straight up! 💬

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Love whipping up recipes for you all, but let’s keep it real – the behind-the-scenes includes a whole lot of dishes to wash!🍳

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Brightly coloured lippies and me are like two peas in a pod. Currently have a thing for mixing two colours together. 💄 Here are some of my favs at the mo. Let me know your fav in the comments below👇

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