When temperatures are at their peak, especially now in the Northern Hemisphere, one wants to cool off. While hanging out in front of the AC all day is indeed an option, you have to hydrate. Water is the obvious choice, but I'm here to suggest some refreshing alternatives that are not sugar-laden sodas.

Lemonade

When it comes to summer thirst-quenchers, lemonade is a classic choice. But did you know that lemonade originated in Egypt? The initial recipe was just lemon juice mixed with honey and water to make a refreshing drink to be sipped when the scorching heat of summer descends on the Nile. It is said that the drink became especially popular when Islam forbade the consumption of alcohol and people still wanted something other than water to drink. Either way, here is a healthy sugar-free version to enjoy on a hot summer day.

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