Beverages

Peel, slice, and freeze bananas in resealable plastic bags to use as a nutritious thickener for a variety of smoothies.

For anyone born in the Bluegrass State, the mint julep has a special significance: It's traditionally served on Kentucky Derby Day, the first Saturday in May. But it makes a great cocktail for any warm-weather afternoon. We've added a splash of club soda to make the drink a little lighter and more refreshing.

The "heavenly" secret is a vanilla bean.

A coffee drink served at Jause, the Viennese take on afternoon tea.

This cross between a fizz and a float  — a new take on an old-fashioned treat is lovely warm-weather refreshment.

The classic drink from old Cuba is said to have been concocted by expatriate American miners with time on their hands. These tart, lime-loaded daiquiris were created by recipe developer Jeanne Thiel Kelley's father, when he had time on his hands.

A simple drink for any kind of celebration.

In Austria this is called Krambambuli.

This tastes like a thick, rich ice cream shake, but it's virtually fat-free.

(Coriander, Ginger, and Chili Lassi)Lassi is a refreshing yogurt drink that is very popular in its native India and Pakistan.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.