Ginger-Lemongrass Soda

F&W's Grace Parisi makes this soda with iSi's new Twist 'n Sparkle soda maker, which carbonates beverages in less than 30 seconds. $50; williams-sonoma.com.

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Light Ice Cream Soda

Add a special drink to any meal and it becomes a celebration.

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Sleigh Driver

This scrumptious nonalcoholic punch adds pear, cranberries and vanilla to the traditional hot cider.

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Strawberry Coolers

A batch of this good-for-you refresher turns a lazy summer afternoon into a party, with appeal for thirsty kids of all ages.

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Crème Brûlée Soda

Imagine the flavors of a crème brûlée — toasted caramel, slight bitterness, and a touch of sweetness, washed with a lush flood of cream and the innocent scent of vanilla. 

Recipe from Homemade Soda by Andrew Schloss/Storey Publishing, 2011. Click here for the recipe: Crème Brûlée Soda

Very Merry Punch

There was a time when every household had its own recipe for spiced hot-wine punch. Folks would roam from house to house testing each one. With the blend of flavors in this punch, revelers might never move on to other houses on the block.

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Sparkling Pomegranate Punch

This bubbly, sweet-tart cocktail combines sparkling wine, dessert wine and deep-red pomegranate juice.

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Raspberry Limeade

Pressing the raspberries through a fine-mesh sieve will get every drop of juice into this refreshing limeade while leaving those pesky seeds behind. If you want to make it ahead, don’t add the seltzer until the last minute.

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Latin Limeade

A bracing drink traditionally sweetened with unrefined sugar.

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Watermelon Agua Fresca

This refreshing drink is served by roadside vendors all over Mexico. Not too much fruit, not too much sugar, just a beautiful way to quench your thirst on a summer day.

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Haymaker's Ginger Switchel

This ginger punch is flavored with lemon juice and sweetened with honey and molasses for a refreshing drink that quenches even the fiercest summer thirst.

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Watermelon Slush

This incredibly refreshing icy dessert is made without using an ice cream maker.

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Greek Iced Coffee

This frothy delight is a great summer treat when the summer heat makes hot coffee less appealing.

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Strawberry-Coconut Daiquiri

You’ll feel like you’re on a tropical getaway with this refreshing cocktail. To keep it cool, freeze fresh berries for 30 minutes before blending. For a nonalcoholic version, omit the rum and add 1/2 cup additional strawberries.

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Coconut Horchata

With the addition of rum, this drink can transition perfectly from day to night.

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Wake-Up Smoothie

With a stash of berries in your freezer, you can jump-start your day with this nutritious, tasty smoothie in just minutes. It provides vitamin C, fiber, potassium and soy protein.

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Chai Cider

This cider not only tastes great, but it also creates a warm spiced-apple perfume that will permeate your entire house. 

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