Summer Heat, Cooling off

Vancouver is in a heat wave now and many are feeling uncomfortable. On the news tonight there was a report about how using ice cream and frappuccinos--or other such high calorie, high sugar, high fat, or all of the above food and drink--is unhealthy and quickly add up the pounds.

So, I looked up some other options. Here's my modification of a healthier recipe I found online:
* 1/2 cup milk (I'd try soy or rice milk)
* 1/4 cup honey
* 1/2 tsp cocoa
* 1 tsp vanilla (may also add a little nutmeg, hazelnut syrup, and/or coconut extract as well to spice it up)
* 2 T. coffee substitute (like Pero or Roma) or 1 tsp instant coffee
Mix all in a blender, then add about 2 cups crushed ice (or 3 cups cubed). As soon as the drink gets thick, like a milkshake, you can stop adding ice, and it should be perfect.

And, this site has lots of healthy options: http://www.wikihow.com/Cool-Yourself-Without-Air-Conditioning