Summer brings so many opportunities to be outdoors poolside or a trip to the beach, traveling on your summer vacation, going to church picnics,ball games,family reunions or just a relaxing break after mowing the yard. We all can enjoy a refreshing icy cooler to quench our thirst and rehydrate our bodies. Why not try some of these quick recipes, instead of sugary sweet colas.Remember to bring plenty of fresh water for your outing or day trips also.Use plastic gallon containers, great for people, pets and autos! To put a "fizz" in your cooler, you'll need to have some sparkling water on hand or carbonated drinks such as Fresca or Club Soda. Here's a recipe for watermelon slush that I have tried, to get you started:
8 cups watermelon (peeled, seeded and cut up)
1 cup water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 liter seltzer water or club soda, chilled *Lime slices optional garnish Combine watermelon, water, sugar and lime juice in blender and puree. Pour into large pitcher and refrigerate for about 4 hours. When ready to serve, mix in the club soda and serve over crushed ice in Margarita glasses if desired. Another sparkling drink you may want to try uses:
1/2 gallon orange juice
16 oz. pineapple juice
2 liters Fresca
*Fresh mint and fresh strawberries Combine all ingredients, pour into large pitcher and chill. When ready to serve, you may prepare glasses by adding ice and several slightly crushed mint leaves, pour mixture into prepared glasses and garnish each with a strawberry. What's summer with out lemonade? Or better yet, strawberry lemonade. For this one you'll need: 3 cups strawberries quartered, 1 cup cold water and 1 Tbsp. of sugar. Process these ingredients in your blender to make a puree. Pour into a large pitcher and add 1 16 oz. can of frozen lemonade. Stir together until well blended and add 2 cups sparkling water. Chill and serve over ice. You can make your own smoothies, using your blender to "smooth" the fruit, such as mangoes,watermelons,blueberries,kiwis or a wide variety of fruits containing valuable antioxidants. Just fizz 'em up by adding a little sparkle and zest. No one would ever guess they could be good for you!
8 cups watermelon (peeled, seeded and cut up)
1 cup water
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 liter seltzer water or club soda, chilled *Lime slices optional garnish Combine watermelon, water, sugar and lime juice in blender and puree. Pour into large pitcher and refrigerate for about 4 hours. When ready to serve, mix in the club soda and serve over crushed ice in Margarita glasses if desired. Another sparkling drink you may want to try uses:
1/2 gallon orange juice
16 oz. pineapple juice
2 liters Fresca
*Fresh mint and fresh strawberries Combine all ingredients, pour into large pitcher and chill. When ready to serve, you may prepare glasses by adding ice and several slightly crushed mint leaves, pour mixture into prepared glasses and garnish each with a strawberry. What's summer with out lemonade? Or better yet, strawberry lemonade. For this one you'll need: 3 cups strawberries quartered, 1 cup cold water and 1 Tbsp. of sugar. Process these ingredients in your blender to make a puree. Pour into a large pitcher and add 1 16 oz. can of frozen lemonade. Stir together until well blended and add 2 cups sparkling water. Chill and serve over ice. You can make your own smoothies, using your blender to "smooth" the fruit, such as mangoes,watermelons,blueberries,kiwis or a wide variety of fruits containing valuable antioxidants. Just fizz 'em up by adding a little sparkle and zest. No one would ever guess they could be good for you!
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