Whether you are enchanting a large or small group, these beverage recipes are quick, easy, and tasty. And they are good for all age groups from the youngsters to grandma! The Lemonade-Orange Drink is a tasty treat for picnics, family meals, parties, showers, or other occasions. It is refreshing on a hot day and tasty any day. The Sparkling Strawberry/Lemonade is good with or without alcohol. It gets its name from sparkling water or Champagne, if you so desire. If enchanting a large group, you might want to make it both ways. One punch bowl or pitcher for the youngsters and tee-totalers and one for those who drink alcohol. If you prefer smoothies, here is a appetizing method for one that tastes like a banana split and it is made with low-fat yogurt. Yummy! And not to be left out, I have included a method for the coffee-lovers. This Homemade Vienna Coffee Mix makes a good coffee drink. It can also be mixed and located in a decorative tin or jar and given as gifts to your guests, friends, co-workers, etc.
Lemonade-Orange Drink
1 can (12-oz) icy orange juice concentrate
1 can (12-oz) icy lemonade concentrate
2 pkgs Kool-Aid lemonade mix
1 cup sugar
water
In a 1 gallon container, mix the juice concentrates, Kool-Aid mix, and the sugar together with adequate water to fill container. Stir well to dissolve the juices and Kool-Aid.
Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade With Or Without Alcohol
3 cups quartered fresh strawberries
1 cup cold water
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 (6-oz) can icy lemonade concentrate, undiluted
2 cups chilled sparkling water or Champagne, if preferred
In a blender concentrate the strawberries, cup of cold water, and sugar; process until smooth. concentrate the strawberry puree and lemonade concentrate in a pitcher, stirring until the lemonade dissolves. Add the sparkling water and serve over ice.
Banana Split Smoothie
2 medium bananas, peeled and sliced
1 can (8-oz) crushed pineapple in juice (do not drain)
1 cup crushed ice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice
1 carton (8-oz) low-fat vanilla yogurt
In the box of a blender, concentrate the bananas, pineapple with juice, ice, sugar, and orange juice. Put the cover on the blender and process the compound until smooth. Add the yogurt and process until blended. Serve immediately.
Yield: 4 cups
Homemade Vienna Coffee Mix
1/2 cup instant coffee granules
2/3 cup sugar*
2/3 cup powdered milk or creamer
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Mix all the ingredients together. Put into an airtight box to store or into a decorative jar to give as a gift.
To use: Stir 2 rounded teaspoons into a cup of hot water.
*For diabetics or those watching their sugar intake, substitute Splenda granulated. And did you know cinnamon is a blood sugar regulator? always good to consist of it in food and drinks when possible.
Enjoy!
Non-Alcoholic Beverage Recipes That Are Great For entertaining
