Smooth summer

As the weather continues to heat up, cool down with some of these refreshing summertime drinks.

By GOURMETKOSHERCOOKING.COM
Summer Shake (photo credit: Courtesy)
Summer Shake
(photo credit: Courtesy)
Creamsicle SmoothieServes 4. Can be doubled. Or tripled…
This will take you back to your childhood.
Creamsicle Smoothie (Courtesy)
Creamsicle Smoothie (Courtesy)
1 quart vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt, slightly softened½ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed¼ cup milk
Purée all ingredients in a blender. Pour into glasses and serve. Sit back and enjoy.
Watermelon SlushieServes 4
I’m a big watermelon fan and I’m always experimenting with creative uses of this naturally sweet fruit.
Watermelon Slushie (Courtesy)
Watermelon Slushie (Courtesy)
3 cups watermelon (seedless or seeds removed), cubed1 cup frozen strawberries1 cup lemon sorbet¼ cup pineapple juice2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Purée all ingredients in a blender. Pour into glasses and serve.
Vanilla MilkshakeServes 4
Sometimes basic is best.
Vanilla Milkshake (Courtesy)
Vanilla Milkshake (Courtesy)
2 cups vanilla ice cream1 cup whole milk (you can use skim but shake won’t be as thick)1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Purée all ingredients in blender. Pour into glasses, stick in straw, and serve.
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