Send Off Summer with Flavors and Low Calories

Late summer is here, bringing with it long sunny days, warm nights and, of course, the dog days of summer. While the heat and humidity can make it impossible not to dream of staying indoors and cranking up the AC, there are still plenty of summer days left to enjoy. 

We’ve rounded up a few refreshing, low-calorie drinks to help you cool down, keep things flavorful and make the most of those final weeks of summer. There is no reason not to end the season with a flavor bomb (or several) – consider this your excuse to savor summer just a bit longer. 

Sugar Free Blueberry Matcha Latte

The combination of sweet and tart blueberries with fresh grassy matcha really comes to life when it is cold. This icy latte is the perfect treat to cool your tastebuds while also cooling your body from the heat outside. On top of that, it is a uniquely beautiful presentation when all is said and done, with the layers of matcha, milk and Torani creating a unique look that will also get you in a refreshing state of mind. 

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Torani Sugar Free Blueberry Syrup
• 1 shot matcha
• 8 oz milk of choice
• Fresh blueberries
• Ice
• Skewered blueberries

In a serving glass, muddle the fresh blueberries. Fill the glass with ice, then pour in the Torani Sugar Free Blueberry Syrup and milk of your choice. Stir until combined. Slowly pour the prepared matcha over the milk to create a layered effect. Garnish with a skewer of fresh blueberries and enjoy!

Sugar Free Coconut Latte

While it may seem counterintuitive to have a hot drink if you’re trying to cool down, the fact is that when we drink a hot drink, the receptors in our mouths and on our tongues signal to our brain that it is time to start cooling down, which our bodies begin to do. The tropical flavor of a sugar free syrup gives us that “I’m on summer vacation” feel that coconut tends to do naturally, but the warmth of the latte kickstarts our bodies into cooling down, and it makes for an unusual but brilliant late summer drink to enjoy before the crisp autumn air begins making its presence known.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Torani Sugar Free Coconut Syrup
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 2 shots of espresso (or you can sub in ½ cup of strong brewed coffee)

Steam milk and Torani together. Pour into a cup and add brewed espresso. Spoon a thin layer of foamed milk over top of beverage. 

Sugar Free Watermelon Lemonade

What drink can you have if you want to savor the waning days of summer before fall sets in? One of our latest product lines, our new Sugar Free Liquid Drink Enhancers, is a perfect way to add summertime flavor without any calories – you can indulge in those classic summer flavors without feeling any guilt – and it’s a great product to have since it comes in adorably small packages. Perfect for a quick addition of flavor to any drinks.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp Torani Sugar Free Watermelon Liquid Drink Enhancer
• 8 oz lemonade
• Ice cubes

Fill a cup halfway with ice. Pour in lemonade. Add Torani and stir in. Optionally, you can garnish with fresh watermelon chunks. Enjoy! 

They say that it is always darkest before the dawn, and the same goes for seasons – it is always hottest before the fall. To survive, we all do what we can – and what Torani does is provide some ideas to help you get through the heat, with some delicious flavor and as few calories as possible. We hope that you all can make it through the rest of this sweltering summer and emerge into the cooling autumn thirsting for more flavor. 

Find Torani products online at Torani.com or on shelves at retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon, Safeway and more. Don’t forget to tag @Torani on Instagram or @ToraniFlavor on TikTok, and share your favorite late-summer drinks!