Summer is finally here. That means backyard barbecues, pool parties, and sitting on the porch. But nothing ruins a sunny afternoon faster than a warm, watery drink. When you pour a nice glass of tea or lemonade, you want it to stay ice cold. Sadly, regular ice cubes melt in minutes under the hot July sun. Your delicious drink quickly turns into a bland, watered down mess. How do you keep your summer drinks cold without losing the flavor? I have spent years hosting backyard parties, and I have learned a few easy tricks. Let us look at some simple ways to keep your drinks freezing cold and delicious all summer long. Use Frozen Fruit Instead of Regular Ice Cubes One of the easiest ways to keep your drinks cold is to use frozen fruit. This trick works wonders for water, lemonade, and iced tea. Raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries make great natural ice cubes. You can buy them frozen at the store or freeze them yourself on a baking sheet. When you drop frozen berries into a ...