strawberry margaritas

2 pints strawberries

juice of 4 limes

8 Tbsp sugar

1/2 cup orange juice

8 shots tequila

2 trays of ice cubes

Blend!

sunrise smoothie

Now if I can only make this without my kids knowing I'm adding sorbet, because I can't really leave it out, right?!

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped ripe strawberries (5 large strawberries)


• 1 cup chopped seeded watermelon


• 1 cup chopped fresh peach


• 1 cup raspberry sorbet


• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

Directions

Place the strawberries, watermelon, peach, sorbet, and orange juice in a blender and puree until smooth and creamy. Add more orange juice if you'd like it a little less thick. Serve immediately in tall glasses with straws.

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from Ina Garten's kitchen

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lemonberry smoothie

Don't let the simplicity fool you... this is so good, and so refreshing on a hot summer day!

Blend...

frozen strawberries (I freeze my own during the season, or buy whole frozen berries from Costco)

prepared lemonade (not the powdered stuff!)

sugar to sweeten

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Idea:  Freeze in dixie cups w/ popsicle sticks for a homemade popsicle!

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pineapple crush

Blend & Enjoy!

1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/2 frozen very ripe medium banana

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from JulieCooks!

orange julius

This is probably my favorite smoothie-type drink of all time.  I drank one almost every morning when pregnant with Kylie (in lieu of coffee), and now will add vanilla Carnation powder to make a healthy shake.  But best of all is my kids LOVE orange julius'!

In blender, combine & blend...

Ice (halfway full or so)

1/2 can concentrated orange juice

1 cup milk

1 cup water

1/2 cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla

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cranberry tea

Perfect for a cold winter's day!

Boil together:

2 cups sugar or less

3 cups water

3 sticks of cinnamon

Add:

2 quarts water

1 quart cranberry juice cocktail

1 large can pineapple juice

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cups orange juice

Simmer for 30 minutes on the stove, or transfer to crockpot.

Watermelon Lemonade

4	kiwifruit, peeled and cut into fourths
1	tablespoon sugar
8	cups cubed seedless watermelon
2	cans (12 ounces each) frozen lemonade concentrate
4	cups water

1.	Place kiwifruit and sugar in blender. Cover and blend on medium speed just until smooth. Freeze 1 to 2 hours or until firm.
2.	Place watermelon in blender or food processor (blender will be full until blended). Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth. Place frozen lemonade concentrate and water in large pitcher. Add watermelon mixture; mix well.
3.	Pour watermelon lemonade into glasses. Spoon dollop of frozen kiwifruit on top. Serve immediately.

 

from Betty Crocker's Kitchen

frappuccino

A knock-off of Starbucks' frappuccino...

Blend the following until smooth:

1 1/2 cups cold coffee (I prefer double-strength)

1/2 cup milk

1 tsp chocolate syrup

1/4 tsp salt (I don't know why)

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

ice cubes

(for caramel... add 2 Tbsp caramel syrup)

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Spiked Egg Nog

With 3 different alcohols, how bad can it be?

1 quart egg nog (just buy it, don't make your own)

1/2 cup rum

1/2 cup light creme de cocoa

1/2 cup grand marnier

~Mix all and refrigerate for a few hours to blend flavors.  Top with nutmeg.

(from Auntie Jenn's kitchen)