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Kiwi Honeydew Smoothie

Smoothieshoneydew, honeydew melon smoothie, kiwi, melon, summer drink

INGREDIENTS: 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced 2 cups honeydew melon, seeded and peeled, cut into chunks 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon agave nectar (or honey) 6 ice cubes 2 mint sprigs, optional, for garnish METHOD: In a blender, whirl melon, kiwi, lime juice, sweetener, and ice cubes until blended and smooth. Divide...

Cucumber Lemonade

Spring and Summer Sipperscucumber, cucumber. lemonade, lemonade, summer drink

The addition of cucumber to traditional lemonade makes a refreshing sweet-tart beverage that is perfect for a hot afternoon. INGREDIENTS: 2 English cucumbers 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 cups water 3/4 cup sugar* Ice METHOD: Peel cucumbers and chop them into 1-inch chunks. Place 2 cups water, half the cucumber pieces, and sugar...

Watermelon Slushy

Spring and Summer Sippersdrink, mocktail, slushy, summer drink, watermelon

This icy-cold slushy made with sweet watermelon is the perfect refreshment for hot summer days! INGREDIENTS: 4 cups cubed seedless ripe, sweet watermelon 10 ice cubes 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup white sugar 2 small sprigs of fresh mint, leaves removed 1/8 teaspoon salt METHOD: Place watermelon and ice into a blender. Add...

Watermelon Cooler

Spring and Summer Sippersbeverage, drink, mocktail, non-alcoholic, summer drink, watermelon

Here’s a refreshing change for a summertime drink that uses icy cold watermelon and limeade concentrate. Allow enough time to freeze the watermelon prior to preparing beverage. INGREDIENTS: 1 small watermelon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes watermelon (8 cups) 1 1/2 cups ginger ale 1/3 cup water 1 can (6 oz) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed METHOD:...

Hawaiian Tropical Wheatgrass Smoothie

Fruit and Vegetable Juicesfruit juice, papaya, pineapple, smoothis, summer drink, tropical smoothie, wheatgrass, wheatgrass juice

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups fresh pineapple 1 orange 1 papaya 2-3 inch round of wheatgrass 6 ice cubes METHOD: Juice all ingredients, then place in a blender with ice cubes on high speed for 30 seconds.

Caribbean Cooler

Spring and Summer Sippershibiscus, summer drink

This refreshing beverage is reminiscent of the rose-colored iced drinks served at Caribbean street carnivals. For best results, make the tea the night before serving. This drink is perfect for serving with brunch, too! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup Hibiscus Cooler tisane* 4 cups boiling water 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste) 1 quart chilled pineapple juice...

“Orange Julius” Smoothie

Smoothiesbuttermilk, orange buttermilk smoothie, smoothies, summer drink

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup buttermilk, well shaken 1 cup fresh orange juice 1/2 very ripe banana 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (more or less, depending on your personal taste) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract A handful of ice cubes METHOD: Place all ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth and frothy. VARIATIONS: Add other fresh or...