We are knee-deep in the thick of summertime so this month’s question will hopefully cool you down!
What are some of your favorite drinks to have during the hot, summer months? What do you reach for on these 90-degree days?
Dawn S., Youth Services Coordinator: Lots of iced coffee!! I spend too much money at 7Brew on the Smooth 7 which is Irish Cream and White Chocolate Breve. I add almond milk instead of the half and half. It’s my go to drink for sure! Peach Iced Tea is great, too!
Shelia, Interlibrary Loan and Cataloguing: I just recently discovered lavender lemonade!! So delicious and refreshing!
Tami, Office Manager: Ice tea and for an adult beverage…a gin and tonic
Maycie, Public Support Services: Raspberry lemonade!! There is nothing more refreshing or thirst quenching on a hot mid-western day.
Kathy, Public Support Services: In the evening I like to have a nice cool glass of S. Sohne Riesling-Blue wine.
Shane, Public Support Services: I reach for a crisp, refreshing (alcoholic) seltzer.
Hannah, Assistant Director: Topo Chico! Or as my family calls it “Mom’s spicy water.”
Alyssa, Adult and Teen Services Coordinator: One of my favorite drinks in town is the Blueberry Moscow Mule from Dempsey’s. It’s so crisp and sweet! I’ll also make a non-alcoholic version at home with ginger beer and blueberry syrup.
Miranda, Youth Services: My favorite summer drinks are Seagram’s Jamaican Me Happy and strawberry lemonade with sliced strawberries. I usually order the strawberry lemonade at Red Robin.. its the best!
Jessie, Public Support Services: My favorite summer time drink is so simple! Lemon lime cucumber water! When I worked at a Marriott hotel years ago, one of our daily afternoon duties was to make infused waters for guests at check in. It doesn’t take much of the ingredients sliced up in a big pitcher of water to get a nice refreshing flavor in a few hours of it sitting and infusing the water.
Baya, Youth Services: If I’m in need of caffeine, I’ll get a Sonic Dr. Pepper with coconut and cream! When it’s above 90 degrees, I’ll take iced cold water. It’s basic but tastes life-changing in the heat. Then for cases when I don’t want caffeine or water, I’ll get a a crisp Sprite.
Ashley, Interlibrary Loan and Cataloguing: I absolutely love a good iced coffee. It usually has small dash of caramel in it because I don’t like it too sweet. Then for an adult drink I usually go for a local beer like Warbeard Irish Red by Walnut River Brewing. Refreshing and cold which is perfect for these hot days.
Tabbitha, Youth Services: During summertime, my family’s go-to drink is to make freshly squeezed lemonade! It is a fun thing to do together and it tastes so much better than store bought.
Now it’s your turn! What are some of your favorite drinks during the summer months?