Summer is here, and nothing is better than slipping into your calm pool waters and coming to the surface to sip refreshing poolside drinks and munch on snacks to renew the energy spent. Today we want to discuss the best poolside drinks and snacks for a refreshing summer.
Rejuvenate The Body With Refreshing Summer Drinks
Summer days may be hot, but they can be exciting and free with relaxed moments at the swimming pool edge. Refreshing summer drinks rejuvenate the body with hydration, and countless hours of stress-free pool entertainment help people enjoy their relaxation time.
Serve Snacks With Beverages To Soothe A Parched Throat And A Starved Tummy
A swim is incomplete without some tasty drink options and fun fixings such as cheese, fruits, honey, crunchies, chips, and energy bars. Summer poolside drinks such as chilled icy lemonade brewed to perfection can satiate your parched throat quickly and help you beat the tiredness and the hot weather.
Pool Remodeling, Pool Resurfacing, & Pool Maintenance For Relaxed Swimming Laps
If you love your swimming pool, ensure you take care of it well by getting pool remodeling, pool surfacing, and pool maintenance done before summer starts. Pool maintenance will ensure pool functionality and revitalize and clean the waters. Clean, hygienic waters welcome people and increase the visual appeal, decreasing the chances of infestation or algae growth.
Enjoy Poolside Comfort with Smart Equipment Choices
With the help of technology, rising bills can be controlled. Because of the pumps and filtration system, there will be less need to change the water. Good filtration and a reliable water pump reduce sanitation issues and cut down on water and electricity bills. Remodeling will help turn the pool into an ideal place for a swim, yummy snacks, and a delightful beverage.
Add a Kitchen, Drinks, and Fun to Your Poolside Setup
Pool building and pool resurfacing can help change the pool’s overall appearance, making it a great place to throw a party or relax. While making fundamental changes to the pool surface, flooring, walls, cleanliness, and pool equipment, set up an entertainment center, a patio, a swim-up bar, and a kitchen to prepare delicious eats and fantastic beverages.
The warm sun makes a swim so much fun, and when accompanied by tasty drinks and the best snacks for a pool party, it can take the guests and their enjoyment to a new level. You can add extra features to enhance the excitement in your backyard.
Make It Safe—Then Make It Refreshing
If you are making some changes, take extra care of pool safety. Your guests need to be protected at all times. Add secure barriers, railings, ladders, and fences to protect your loved ones. Once safety is reassured, you can sip the chilled iced tea or lemonade in peace. Herbs, honey, and chopped fruits can be added to lemonade and iced tea to beat the harsh sun rays and make your drinks more interesting.
The Iced Tea Served In The Southern Style:
Remodeling and upgrading the pool with automatic cleaners and a good maintenance routine will keep you in charge of pool operation. Once the pool features are digitized, you can manage your time better and enjoy a delicious Southern-style iced tea at the poolside.
The sweet tea flavors on top of the icy cold water offer much-needed respite from the heat and are an excellent beverage for the parched throats of your guests and loved ones. Chill and serve for a great swimming experience. Chilled iced tea served with a dash of lemon is excellent summer refreshment.
While many people love lemon iced tea, others want to sip a stomach cooler. Mint green tea, with its health benefits, is a top choice. This digestive wonder has excellent fat burners and antioxidants, and the delicious taste insists it’s a part of the daily routine. A dash of honey, the glorious minty smell with the whiff of Jasmine and other essences, add to this flavorsome concoction.
Rosemary Grapefruit Fizz
The swimming pool party menu should include Rosemary Grapefruit. When soda is added to the lemony ginger ale rosemary grapefruit drink, the bubbles fizz out to soothe the parched throat. The bubbles tickle the throat, and the summer drink keeps the palate satiated.
Ingredients (Serves 4-6):
- 2 cups fresh grapefruit juice (about 3 large grapefruits)
- 1 cup lemon-lime soda or ginger ale (chilled)
- 1/4 cup honey or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup water
- Ice
- Optional: splash of club soda for extra fizz
Instructions:
- Make Rosemary Syrup:
In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water with 2 sprigs of rosemary and bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the honey or simple syrup, and let it cool. Strain out the rosemary. - Mix the Drink:
In a pitcher, combine the grapefruit juice and the rosemary syrup. Stir well. - Serve:
Fill glasses with ice, pour in the grapefruit-rosemary mixture about 3/4 full, and top off with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. Add a splash of club soda if you want more bubbles. - Garnish:
Add a small rosemary sprig and a grapefruit wedge to each glass for that fancy poolside touch.
Lemony Lavender:
For a refreshing and elegant poolside drink, try Lavender Lemonade. This light purple beverage is infused with the calming aroma of culinary lavender and the bright tang of fresh lemon juice—perfect for cooling off in the sun.
To make it, simmer 1/4 cup of dried culinary lavender with 1 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar to create a simple syrup. Let it steep, strain, and mix with 1 cup of lemon juice and 3–4 cups of cold water. Serve over ice with a lemon wheel or a sprig of lavender for a relaxing, spa-like touch by the pool.
Contact Finn’s Pool Services for pool resurfacing, maintenance, and remodeling. Once the pool sanitation and equipment are set up to perfection, pick your favorite drink from the beverage menu and enjoy a relaxed evening.
