Thirst For Summer!
By Kent Villard
(c) 2000 The Internet Chef
One of my favorite summer activities is to sit on the patio with my feet up on railing. I
can think of no better diversion than to just sit there and stare into space. As pleasant as
this sounds, there is one thing that can make that scene even more appealing. A nice cold
drink to keep me company. What does 'The Internet Chef' drink on a hot day? It may
surprise you!
Pitcher O' Punch
Fruity Flavour Blend
Ingredients:
1 (6-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 (6-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
3 cans cold water
2 cups apricot nectar
1 quart lemon-lime-flavored carbonated beverage, well chilled
Combine juice concentrates, water and apricot nectar in a large pitcher, stir well then chill.
Just before serving, add carbonated beverage slowly (to preserve carbonation). Serve over
ice. Garnish with fresh mint if desired. Makes 2-1/2 quarts.
Strawberry Lemonade
A Taste of Summer's Finest
Ingredients:
3 cups water
1-1/2 cups sugar
6 cups fresh (or frozen) strawberries
1 cup lemon juice
Heat water and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved; let cool then chill. Puree berries
in blender or food processor; combine with water-sugar mixture. Add lemon juice. Serve
over ice. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Summer Slush
My favourite drink for the patio when entertaining
Ingredients:
1 (6-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 (6-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 can water
1 can bourbon or rum
Combine all ingredients. Pour into 1-quart freezer container; freeze overnight. Spoon into
champagne glasses. Makes 6 to 8 Servings
Blueberry-Yogurt Shake
Great for the kids, makes a healthy snack
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh (or frozen) blueberries
1 (8-ounce) carton plain yogurt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Mix together all ingredients until smooth in food processor (or blender).
Makes 2 cups.
Mock Pink Lady
Another great beverage for entertaining
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 ice cubes
1 tablespoon granadine
Measure milk, lemon juice, grenadine, sugar and ice cubes into blender. Blend until ice is
gone. Serve Immediately. Makes 3 cups.
Creamsicle Frappe
A personal favorite, I use the carbonated water and the non-dairy frozen dessert and
orange juice concentrate (rather than the liqueur)
Ingredients:
2 cups vanilla ice-cream or non-dairy frozen dessert
1 cup orange juice
1 cup chilled water (or carbonated water)
1/4 cup orange liqueur or orange juice concentrate.
In a blender or food processor, combine the ice-cream (or non-dairy frozen dessert),
orange juice and liqueur (or orange juice concentrate). Blend until smooth. Divide in to two
glasses. Makes 2 servings.
Rhubarb Punch
A truly unique taste that you'll love
Ingredients:
2 pounds rhubarb, chopped
3/4 cup sugar
Juice from 1 orange
Juice from 1 lemon
3/4 cup soda water
In saucepan, bring rhubarb and 4 cups water to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook,
stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until rhubarb is softened. In cheesecloth lined sieve
set over bowl, strain rhubarb for at least 2 hours or overnight. Discard pulp. Stir sugar and
orange and lemon juices into rhubarb juice. Transfer to pitcher and refrigerate. just before
serving, add soda water.
About the author
Kent Villard is the webmaster and co-owner of The Internet Chef.
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