Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
1 oz Creme de Noyaux
1/2 oz Creme de Cacao
6 whole Strawberries, stems removed
whipped Cream
1 tsp Strawberry Liqueur

Combine the Ice Cream, Creme de Noyaux, Creme de Cacao and 5 of the 6 Strawberries in a blender.  Blend until smooth.  Pour into a large goblet.  Top with the whipped Cream and drizzle the Strawberry Liqueur on top.  Garnish with the remaining Strawberry.

Roses Ruby Heart- Non Alcoholic

Roses Ruby Heart- (Non Alcoholic)

5 or 6 fresh Strawberries
Cream
1 oz sour mix

In a blender, combine the ingredients with 3 oz of crushed ice.  Blend until smooth and then pour into a goblet.

Center Court

Center Court

1/2 lb Strawberries, stems removed
1/2 pt sweet Cream
2 tsp powdered Sugar
1/2 tsp powdered Ginger
Club Soda

Combine the Strawberries, sweet Cream, Sugar and Ginger in a blender and blend well.  Once creamy, pour into a pitcher.  Add Club Soda and ice.  Stir and serve.

Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
1 oz Creme de Noyaux
1/2 oz Creme de Cacao
6 whole Strawberries, stems removed
whipped Cream
1 tsp Strawberry Liqueur

Combine Vanilla Ice Cream, Creme de Noyaux, Creme de Cacao and 5 of the whole Strawberries into a blender.  Blend until smooth and pour into a large goblet.  Top with the whipped Cream.  Drizze the Strawberry Liqueur on top.  Garnish with the remaining Strawberry.

Strawberry Cranberry Frost

Strawberry Cranberry Frost

2 oz Vodka
4 oz sliced frozen Strawberries in syrup (partially thawed)
4 oz Cranberry  juice cocktail

Fill blender with these ingredients and 3 oz of crushed ice.  Blend until smooth and pour into a large goblet.  Garnish with a whole fresh Strawberry and a sprig of Mint.

Summer Cooler (non alcoholic)

Summer Cooler (non alcoholic)

1/4 lb Strawberries, stems and leaves removed
1/4 pt plain Yogurt
1/2 pt Milk
Sugar or Honey, to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend well until smooth.  Fill rocks glasses with ice cubes and then pour in the mixture.  Garnish with Strawberry slices before serving.

Yellow Strawberry

Yellow Strawberry

1 oz light Rum
1/2 oz Banana liqueur
4 oz frozen Strawberries, thawed
1 oz sour mix

Fill a blender with 3 oz of ice and all the ingredients.  Blend until creamy.  Pour into a goblet and garnish with a slice of Banana before serving.

Old Time Strawberry Milkshake (non alcoholic)

Old Time Strawberry Milkshake (non alcoholic)

4 oz fresh Strawberries, trimmed with leaves and stems removed
8 oz cold Milk
1 tsp Honey or sugar (your choice)

Fill the blender with several ice cubes and then add all the ingredients.  Blend until smooth and then pour into a goblet or large wineglass.  This is a great drink to make all summer long, sweet and simple.  Enjoy it anytime on a hot afternoon!

White Wine Super Sangria

White Wine Super Sangria

2 bottles dry white Wine
1/2 cup Cointreau or Triple Sec
2 oz Brandy
1 cup Orange juice
1 pint Strawberries
1 Lime
1 Lemon
1/2 Orange
1 1/2 cups seedless green Grapes
1 1/2 cups seedless red Grapes
1 oz superfine granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups club soda

Hull and quarter the Strawberries. Cut the Lime, Lemon and Orange into thin slices. When ready, combine all the ingredients, except the club soda, in a large punch bowl. Refrigerate for several hours. Right before serving, add the club soda and stir. Set out large Wine glasses for service.

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Herbal Punch- Non Alcoholic

Herbal Punch- Non Alcoholic

2 cups Honey
8 1/2 pints water
2 cups freshly squeezed Lemon juice
3 tbsp fresh Rosemary leaves, plus a few extra
8 cups sliced Strawberries
2 cups freshly squeezed Lime juice
4 pts sparkling Mineral water
ice cubes
3-4 scented Geranium leaves

Combine the honey, 4 1/2 cups of the water, 1/8 of the Lemon juice and the 3 tbsp of Rosemary leaves in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the honey dissolves. Remove from the heat and then allow to stand for 30 minutes. When cooled, strain the mix into a large punch bowl.

Press the Strawberries through a fine sieve into the punch bowl. Then add the rest of the water and the remaining Lemon juice. Pour over with the Lime juice and sparkling Mineral water. Stir gently. Add ice cubes or a small block of ice just before serving and gloat the Geranium and remaining Rosemary leaves on top for decoration.


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Banana Mama

Banana Mama

1 1/2 oz light Rum
1/2 oz dark Rum
1 oz Banana liqueur
1 oz Creme of Coconut
1 oz fresh or frozen Strawberries
2 oz Pineapple juice

Put 3 oz of crushed ice into a blender. Add all the ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into a clean goblet.

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