On a hot summer day, you can work up a sweat just turning on the fan. And while you can't do much (make that anything) about the temperature, you can help your family keep it cool by having plenty of frosty beverages on hand. Water, of course, is always the top choice for quenching your kids' thirsts, but when it comes to satisfying their taste buds, you need to add a few ingredients, like juice or frozen yogurt, or another favorite flavor of summer. Here are some recipes that range from frozen-fruit slushies to tropical smoothies to iced-tea punch--all of which are refreshing and tasty. So, pour your family a round and raise a toast to warm weather.



FAMILYFUN contributor Cynthia Caldwell and her kids keep cool sipping homemade drinks.