Apple Julep

1 qt unsweetened apple juice
1 c unsweetened pineapple juice
1 c orange juice
1/4 c lemon juice
Fresh mint spigs

Combine first 4 ingredients with ice cubes; mix well. Garnish serving with mint. Yields: 6-1/4 cups

This is a very refreshing drink and easy to make. They serve this at The Apple Barn in Tennessee.

Sun Tea

1 gallon cold water
6 tea bags
Mint leaves, optional

Combine the water and tea bags in a gallon clear glass or plastic container. Cover, and place in the sun for 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on the strength of tea that you like).

If desired, add sugar or flavorings, then chill.
Garnish with a fresh slice of lemon or lime.

Cost per serving (1 cup): 1 cent

I just love iced tea...probably my favorite drink ever! When I was growing up, I always looked forward to having iced tea at both of my grandma's homes. The teas were very different, but yummy! My grandma Yount made the best good old-fashioned sweet tea (yes with the real sugar)! She would brew it on the stove, then add sugar, then let it sit a bit and add the water and ice. My grandma Hooker would make unsweetened iced tea, but then have freshly sliced limes and the "pink" packets of sweetener on her table. I still prefer lime to lemon in my iced tea...probably from the memories of that Florida iced tea.

Sherbet Punch

1 two liter of Hawaiian punch

1 two liter 7-up*

1 half gallon of rainbow sherbet ice cream

Pour the punch and soda in your finest crystal punch bowl or if you want to redneck it(like we do at times)....bring on the styrofoam containers!! Scoop your colorful, creamy and yummy sherbet right into your punch mixture. As for any "add ins", that's up to you and yours. We's a family based on Christian values, so our punch is strictly untouched with the "spirits"! haha I'm just sayin...you know what I'm sayin!

This punch was a family staple with my mom growing up. I remember savoring the thought of this deliciously refreshing and creamy punch at birthday parties and sometimes just 'cause! Easy, easy and easy! Come on now...you can do this one blindfolded and doing the two step with Hank Williams! Enjoy!

*can substitute with a diet 7-up