Archive for the 'Beverages' Category

Melon Fresco Recipe

1 Canteloupe melon
1/2 c -Cold water
2 tb Lime juice
1 tb Sugar, instant dissolving; fruit/berry sugar -OR- -icing sugar
If using fruits with seeds, remove the seeds first; other fruits may be combined in the blender, poured over ice and enjoyed. Some of the most delicious frescos are made with mulberry, soursop, papaya […]

Mango Splash Recipe

4 Ripe mangos
1/3 c Curacao or other orange flavored cordial
3 tb Fresh lime juice
3 tb Sugar
2 Bottles sarkling white wine, chilled
Lime wedges for garnish
Note - Before buying the mangoes, sniff them: they should have a pleasant, sweet aroma. For the bubbles, choose a not-too-sweet sparkling wine, such as a […]

Weight Watchers Milkshake Recipe

1 c Skim milk
1 3/4 oz Frozen raspberries unsweetened
2 tb Ice cream, low fat
2 ts Sweetener
Any other fruit or berry could be used if frozen and not in so large pieces. Put all ingredients in a mixer, you may put away some raspberries for garnishing. Mix until smooth, pour in a large […]

Brazilian Iced Chocolate

2 oz Unsweetened Chocolate, (2-1 oz squares)
1/4 c Sugar
1 c Coffee, double-strength, and 2 1/2 c Milk, hot
1 1/2 c COCA-COLA, chilled
Whipped cream, - OR vanilla ice cream
In the top of a double-boiler over hot water, melt the chocolate squares. Stir in the sugar. Gradually stir in hot coffee, mixing […]

Cafe Au Vin Recipe

1 c Cold strong French roast coffee
2 T Granulated sugar
ds Cinnamon
2 oz Tawny port
1/2 t Grated orange peel
Combine ingredients and mix in a blender cup at high speed. Pour into chilled wine glasses.
Nutritional analysis per serving: 70 calories; 0.006 grams total fat (0 percent of calories from fat); 0 […]

White Sangria Punch Recipe

4 c White grape juice
1 c Pink grapefruit juice
1 tb Lime juice
1 Club soda;bottle, 750 ml chilled
Pink grapefruit slices
In large pitcher, combine grape, grapefruit and lime juices; refrigerate. Just before serving, add soda water and grapefruit slices. MAKES 12 SERVINGS, each 3/4 cup Per sering: 60 calories, negligible protein, no […]

Cafe Au Lait Recipe

2 c Milk
Sugar 1 c Louisiana coffee w/chicory
1. Put milk in saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Pour hot freshly brewed coffee and milk simutaneously into cups; sweeten with sugar to taste.

Cappuccino Shake Recipe

1 c Skim milk
1 1/2 ts Instant coffee
2 pk Artificial sweetener
2 dr Brandy or rum flavoring
1 ds Cinnamon
In a blender, combine milk, coffee, sweetener and extract. Blend until coffee is dissolved. Serve with a dash of cinnamon. For a hot drink, pour into a mug and heat in a microwave. […]

Cedar Island Mint Hummer Recipe

1 oz Green creme de menthe
1 oz White creme de cacao
2 Scoops vanilla ice cream
Preparation : Each “Hummer” recipe yields 2 servings. Soften the ice cream a little before adding to other ingredients. Blend until creamy and enjoy. Mix all ingredients together and have a wonderful afternoon!

Cashew Cream Recipe

1/2 c Cashews, raw
1 1/2 c Water
2 ts Maple syrup
Brown rice syrup can be substituted for maple syrup. Combine all ingredients in blender on high for 3 minutes, until you have a smooth cream. Add more water if cream is too thick.