Yummy summer punches

by Catherine Ipcizade | More from this Blogger

25 Jul 2006 08:05 AM

Nothing tastes better on a warm (or HOT) summer day than a cool, refreshing drink. Give these a try. Your taste buds will thank you again and again. They're simple enough to make for your family and affordable enough to make for a party. So go ahead, try one-heck, try them all!!!

Orange Creamsicle

6 Cups Milk

24 ounces (two cans) frozen orange juice concentrate

1 pint softened vanilla ice cream

1 can (15 oz) mandarin orange segments in light syrup (keep the juice)

Mash the oranges and add all ingredients to a pitcher. Stir until frothy then serve immediately.

Shower Punch

6 cups cold cranberry juice cocktail

4 cups cold ginger ale

1 can (12 oz) frozen orange-pineapple juice concentrate, thawed

1 orange

Put all ingredients besides orange into a pitcher and mix well. Slice oranges and arrange on top.

Yummy Citrus Cooler

12 ounces (1 can) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

6 ounces (1 can) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

1 lemon

1 lime

1 orange

8 Cups (1 liter) cold sparkling water

Slice the oranges, lemons and limes and place most of them in the pitcher. Reserve some for garnish. Combine the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Serve cold.

Strawberry Lemonade

10 cups cold water

1 can (10 oz) non-alcoholic strawberry daiquiri mix, thawed

1 cup fresh lemon juice

¾ cup sugar

Strawberries for garnish if desired

Mix all ingredients and serve cold.

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Cathy Ipcizade is 30 years old and currently resides in Southern California. Prior to coming to California she grew up in Arizona.

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