Cool Summer Drinks
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Beat The Heat!
by: Denise Villard
Jul 09, 2002
What a better way to quench
your thirst on a hot summer day than with a refreshing drink. There are some
that can even help build your bones and maintain a healthy weight. Here is a
selection of some of our favorite drinks!
Blueberry-Yogurt
Shake
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1 (8 ounce) carton plain yogurt
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp vanilla
In a blender or food processor, mix
together all ingredients until smooth. Makes 2 cups.
Strawberry Lime
Slush
4 pints (8 cups) strawberries
3 cups crushed ice
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
1. Set aside 4 strawberries for garnish
if desired. Place ice and 2 pints strawberries in blender or food processor.
Cover and blend on high speed about 30 seconds, stopping blender occasionally
to scrape sides, until almost smooth. Pour into 2 quart pitcher.
2. Place remaining 2 pints
strawberries, sugar and juice in blender or food processor. Cover and blend
on high speed about 30 seconds or almost smooth. Pour into mixture in pitcher;
stir. Pour into glasses. Garnish with raw strawberries. Serve immediately.
Try these great
recipes from the iChef.com Recipe Archive:
Pineapple Limeade
1 cup sugar
6 cups pineapple juice, chilled
1 cup lime juice
2 litres sparkling water, chilled
Lime slices, if desired
1. Mix sugar and juices in large
pitcher. Pour half of mixture into another pitcher.
2. Just before serving, stir in sparkling water. Serve over ice. Garnish with
lime slices if desired.
Frostie Fruit Smoothie
http://www.ichef.com/recipe.cfm?itemid=80671&task=display&recipeid=80333
Sunshine Smoothie
http://www.my-meals.com/RecipeCard/Default.asp?RecID=31664
The "Secret"
Recipe for Orange Julius
http://www.ichef.com/recipe.cfm?task=display&itemid=74703&recipeid=74366
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