Need a midday break? This delicious spiced lemonade is the perfect pick-me-up for a quick afternoon reset. The beautiful warm spices we typically associate with the colder months don’t need to be forgotten in the summer. They pair beautifully with tropical fruits such as mango or papaya and can be enjoyed year-round. A fruity herbal tea also would work perfectly for a simple caffeine-free version.
Freeze the peel
Save your juiced citrus fruits and pop them into the freezer to add to future iced beverages for a hit of flavor and a pop of color—while keeping your drinks cool and refreshing!
- Bring 4 cups water to boil, add chai tea bags, and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Add honey to hot tea and stir until combined. Let cool.
- In blender, place mango, lemon juice, and cooled tea, and blend until mango pieces have liquified.
- Divide among 6 ice-filled glasses and top with sparkling water (mango-flavored sparkling water would work perfectly).
- Garnish each glass with a lemon slice.
Per serving: 43 calories; 0 g protein; 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat); 10 g total carbohydrates (10 g sugars, 1 g fiber); 5 mg sodium