Whether you're in the mood for something cool to drink or something to warm you up on a cold day, here's some tasty recipes sure to make you say "YUM!"
COOL IN THE SHADE
SMOOTH STRAWBERRY MILKSHAKE
1 pint FRESH strawberries-topped, chopped and washed
1 cup milk (whole milk tastes better-of course!)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups strawberry ice-cream
In blender, blend on med-high speed first 4 ingredients well
Add ice-cream and blend on medium speed until smooth
Add garnish of your choice: Fresh strawberry slices Sweetened whipped cream
serves approximately 4-6
PINEAPPLE-BERRY SLUSHY
1 20-OZ. can pineapple chunks-drained
2 cups fresh or forzen unsweetened raspberries or strawberries
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup concentrated lemon juice
2 tbsp. sugar
1 liter bottle of chilled ginger ale
In blender combine first 5 ingredients. Blend until smooth. Press through sieve: discard any seeds that remain. Transfer to 2-quart baking dish. Cover and freeze at least 24 hours. To serve, let stand at room temperature 20-30 minutes. With spoon, scrape across surface and place slush in glasses. Add ginger ale; stir to mix.
Serves 8-10
SUN TEA A Southern Tradition
Start with approximately 1 gallon of fresh cold water. Place in glass container Add 8 regular sized tea bags and cover container (to keep bugs out!) Set in a sunny spot for approximately 4hours to brew Bring in and add a cup of sugar (or more to taste) Serve over a tall glass of ice!
Garnish with a sprig of mint or lemon or leave as is...it's great either way!