Hey cats and kittens!
Summer, that season with the days touched with gold, is here! But I, as a cat, have found it hard staying cool. Here are a couple simple recipes for cold drinks that keep the sun from getting too hot for comfort.
RASPBERRY LIMEADE COOLER
INGREDIENTS:
One cup raspberries, fresh or frozen(if using frozen, thaw for 15 minutes before use)
One cup assorted berries(or you can just use another cup of raspberries, or even some other kind of fruit, fresh or frozen. If using fresh, make sure it's diced.)
One cup plain yogurt(or vanilla ice cream, then you can check sweetener off the list)
Two or three freshly squeezed limes(depending on your taste, you might just use one.)
Sweetener of your choice, in measure according to taste
Ice cubes (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Add ingredients to a blender in the order they were listed. Blend. Drink. Savor.
LEMONADE
INGREDIENTS:
4 lemons
Half a gallon of water
Sweetener of your choice, in measure according to taste
GARNISH:
1 lemon, cut in half
1\2 a cup fresh rasberries
DIRECTIONS:
SIMPLE SLUSHY
INGREDIENTS:
Apple juice, fruit punch, or blackberry juice, any kind of juice can be used
DIRECTIONS:
Pour juice into a plastic cup, or a cup that can be put in the freezer. Stir every 15 minutes for an hour, or as long as needed. Remove when juice has turned to slush. Get spoon or straw and drink. Deliciously simple.
FRESH STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS:
1\2 a cup strawberries, fresh or frozen(if frozen, thaw for 15 minutes before use)
1\2 a cup assorted berries
1\3 of a cup plain yogurt
1 cup milk
1\2 a teaspoon vanilla
Sweetener of your choice, in measure according to taste
Ice cubes(optional)
DIRECTIONS:
Add ingredients to a blender in the order they were listed. Blend. Drink. Instant strawberry goodness.
JUICE CUBES
INGREDIENTS:
Any kind of juice
DIRECTIONS:
Pour juice into ice mold. Freeze. Put in drink of choice.
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I hope you enjoy these treats as much as I do!
The Artful Cat
