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This sweet, Homemade Coffee Creamer recipe can be used in coffee or tea. It is made with 1 can of sweetened condensed milk and water or for a creamier option, you can use milk or half and half. It is infused with pure vanilla extract but can be customized with other extracts or even Baileys or rum for a boozy option. This creamer is so fast and easy to make for yourself or as an edible gift!

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    (MSG 21+) Cold Drinks Recipe Collection - We have gathered all the Cold Drink recipes (both with and without alcohol) on the blog to give you recipe inspiration for a iced treat or for Spring or Summer entertaining. From Rosewater Lemonade to Lavender Mint Water to Thai Iced Tea and Cold Coffee Drinks - we have you covered! (23+ recipes!)

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    Cold Drinks Recipe Collection

    Hi Everyone, Through Spring to Summer and even warm early Fall/Autumn, you will need cold drink recipe inspiration and this post gathers all the cold drinks on our blog. I truly love creating new drink recipes for the blog and it's definitely something that comes easily.

    Sourcing Herbs and Edible Florals Locally

    Many of these recipes are floral and herb-garden inspired with flowers and herbs from our garden. We also source our herbs from local organic farms and encourage our readers to explore their local organic farms - have a favorite farm, tell us about it!

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    Cold Drinks Recipe Collection

    (MSG 21+) We have gathered all the Cold Drink recipes on the blog to give you recipe inspiration for a iced treat or for Spring or Summer entertaining. From Rosewater Lemonade to Lavender Mint Water to Thai Iced Tea and Cold Coffee Drinks - we  have you covered! 

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    Frozen Mint Lemonade Limonana

    Frozen Mint Lemonade

    Frozen Mint Lemonade, also called Limonana (a Middle Eastern Frozen Mint Lemonade) is one of the MOST refreshing drinks of the Summer months. If it’s hot and you need to cool down fast with a sweet and sour, frozen drink – this is it! (1-2 servings, vegan, gluten free)

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    Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade

    Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade is a sweet, tart and refreshing drink to level up your regular lemonade recipe. When making this recipe, as you add the lemon juice, it turns from an all natural dark blue to purple-pink thanks to the Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers.

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    Homemade Frosted Lemonade

    Homemade Frosted Lemonade

    This Homemade Frosted Lemonade is a Chik-fil-a copycat recipe. It’s sweet, creamy, lemon-y, refreshing and tasty!

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    Coffee Limeade

    Coffee Limeade

    Coffee Limeade is a citrus-infused iced coffee drink recipe, perfect for hot, humid days. Try this new spin on iced coffee! (vegan, gluten-free)

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    Coffee Lemonade

    Coffee Lemonade

    For those people so crazy for coffee (ahem) that they will just about try any coffee drink. Enjoy this refreshing, sweet coffee drink to chase away the heat and humidity!

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    Margarita

    Margarita

    This classic, Margarita recipe tastes like Summer with fresh lime juice, margarita mixer, tequila and served in a chilled glass, rimmed with Mediterranean salt crystals and lime slices.

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    Rose Water Lemonade

    Rosewater Lemonade

    is Rosewater Lemonade is a thirst-quenching classic lemonade recipe with a fragrant and floral twist. Try this unique and beautiful lemonade for your next gathering!

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    Lavender Mint Water

    Lavender Mint Water is a Summer, spa water recipe that you can make passively by cold brewing in the refrigerator overnight. (vegan, gluten free)

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    Lavender Lemonade Recipe

    Lavender Lemonade Recipe

    This Lavender Lemonade is made with freshly squeezed lemon juice then sweetened with a lavender-infused simple syrup. Garnish with food grade dried lavender flowers and a sprig of fresh lavender and you have yourself the ideal summer sipper! This recipe uses Lavender Simple Syrup.

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    Coffee with Whipped Cream

    Coffee with Whipped Cream

    Coffee with Whipped Cream (hot and cold) is a sweet and creamy way to enjoy coffee. Your favorite coffee topped with fluffy, homemade vanilla whipped cream!

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    Hibiscus Tea Recipe

    Hibiscus Tea

    This Hibiscus Tea recipe uses dried hibiscus flowers and can be served unsweetened or sweetened with honey or your favorite sweetener and garnished with lime slices. Enjoy the many health benefits of hibiscus with this lovely warm weather sipper! (vegan option, gluten-free)

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    Thai Iced Tea

    Thai Iced Tea

    Thai Iced Tea is a strongly-brewed, smokey, black Thai tea, brewed hot, mixed with sugar (optional), sweetened condensed milk & evaporated milk and then quickly chilled by pouring over crushed iced, you can add more evaporated milk to add to it’s creaminess before enjoying. Sip this distinctive, popular sweet tea to chase away the heat.

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    Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

    Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Recipe

    This Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Recipe can be enjoyed either hot or cold and tastes delicious with lemon or lime which changes the color from an indigo blue to a purple-pink! You can also add wildflower honey to sweeten this delicious and refreshing tea drink.

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    Cold Brew Hibiscus Tea

    Cold Brew Hibiscus Tea

    Cold Brew Hibiscus Tea is a cooling, fresh and delicious way to sip through hot Summer weather – no heat required! (gluten free, vegan)

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    Fresh Mint Tea

    [ad] This Fresh Mint Tea recipe is light, so easy to prepare and delicious to enjoy. All you need is fresh mint leaves, boiling water and a few minutes and then you can be some Fresh Mint Tea! Enjoy hot or cold.

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    Cold-brewed Smashed Raspberry Honey Iced Tea is light and refreshing – pair the smashed raspberries and honey with your favorite tea, or in this case, Traditional Medicinals Mother’s Milk Shatavari Cardamom.

    Cold-Brewed Smashed Raspberry Honey Iced Tea

    [ad] It’s still rather hot here in New Jersey and I find the cooling effect of iced tea to be a beacon of respite on a humid, sunny day. Cold-brewed Smashed Raspberry Honey Iced Tea is light and refreshing – pair the smashed raspberries and honey with your favorite tea, or in this case, Traditional Medicinals Mother’s Milk Shatavari Cardamom.

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    Close Up of Whipped Cream Cold-Brew Iced Coffee has cold-brew iced coffee ice cubes with lofty homemade Vanilla Whipped Cream. Enjoy SToK™ Cold-Brew Iced Coffee unsweetened, vanilla, mocha or not too sweet. I share my recipe and tutorial. See what my husband Eric's new passion project is and how his creativity inspires me :) #ad #SToKCoffee #cbias #CollectiveBias

    Whipped Cream Cold-Brew Iced Coffee

    Whipped Cream Cold-Brew Iced Coffee has cold-brew iced coffee ice cubes with lofty homemade Vanilla Whipped Cream. Enjoy SToK™ Cold-Brew Iced Coffee in unsweetened, vanilla, mocha or not too sweet flavors. I share my recipe and tutorial below. Read on to see what my husband Eric’s new passion project is and how his creativity inspires me...

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    Frosé (Frozen Rosé Wine)

    Frosé (Frozen Rosé Wine)

    Treat yourself to this frozen Rosé wine recipe complete with fresh mint, fresh squeezed lemon juice, blended with crushed ice.

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    Strawberry Lemonade

    Strawberry Lemonade

    Strawberry Lemonade is the perfect iced beverage for Strawberry season! Give your classic lemonade a twist with this delicious and thirst quenching drink!

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    Classic Aperol Spritz Recipe on SoFabFood

    Classic Aperol Spritz Recipe on SoFabFood

    #ad - The Aperol Spritz is making a comeback for a reason! This Italian classic cocktail consists of Aperol, Proscecco, orange and lime slices, and club soda. Perfect for dinner parties or happy hour, the vibrant color and flavors add to the joy of any occasion!

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    Cranberry Lemon Blackberry Mocktail

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    #ad - This Cranberry Lemon Blackberry Mocktail for SoFabFood is a perfect drink to welcome Spring! Fresh, citrus-y and sweet, make this to welcome those warmer Spring days!

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    Citrus Cranberry Mocktail Spritzer Recipe on SoFabFood | www.LifesLittleSweets.com

    Citrus Cranberry Mocktail Spritzer Recipe on SoFabFood

    #ad - This Citrus Cranberry Mocktail Spritzer Recipe is so light, citrus-y and delicious complete with a holiday flair decoration! It is sure to delight ALL your senses at your next holiday gathering!

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    (Msg 4 21+) These Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay Rose Petal Wine Ice Cubes are a pretty and romantic way to serve wine. Impress your guests or that special someone with this easy 2 ingredient recipe! #ad #VinoBlockParty #CollectiveBias

    Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay Rose Petal Wine Ice Cubes

    #ad - These Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay Rose Petal Wine Ice Cubes are a pretty and romantic way to serve wine. Impress your guests or that special someone with this easy 2 ingredient recipe!

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    Watermelon Juice

    Watermelon Juice

    Watermelon Juice is a Summer-y, sweet and hydrating juice. Only 1 ingredient! (vegan, gluten-free)

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    Triple Berry Cucumber Spa Water - Try this recipe for Triple Berry Cucumber Spa Water and you will have a fresh way to stay hydrated on the go. The bonus of having this refreshing, infused water is that you have a delicious berry and cucumber medley to snack on after you finish your water :) Check out my review of this Flavor Infuser Water Bottle from Uncommon Goods!

    Triple Berry Cucumber Spa Water

    #ad - Try this recipe for Triple Berry Cucumber Spa Water and you will have a fresh way to stay hydrated on the go. The bonus of having this refreshing, infused water is that you have a delicious berry and cucumber medley to snack on after you finish your water

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    If you try any of these recipes, let us know in the comments below and you can also tag us on social media @lifeslittlesweets #lifeslittlesweets - if you share a photo! Thank you for reading and following along. Best Wishes!

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