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This recipe makes twoservings.

Add the zest of onelemon, simple syrup and8 oz of boiling water toa shaker and stir.

Note: To zest a lemon, seepage 35. To make simplesyrup, see page 42.

Once the mixture hascooled, stir in 8 oz of ice-cold water and thelemon juice to the shaker.

Fill two highball glasseswith ice cubes.

Pour equal amounts ofthe lemonade into eachglass and garnish eachwith a lemon wheel.

Place the lemon, lime,orange, simple syrupand a dash of ginger aleinto a highball glass.

Note: To make simple syrup,see page 42.

Muddle the ingredientsin the glass.

Note: For information onmuddling, see page 44.

Fill the glass withcrushed ice.

Fill the rest of theglass with ginger ale.

Garnish the surfaceof the drink with asprig of mint and stirthe drink.

zest of 1 lemon

3 oz simple syrup

8 oz boiling water

8 oz ice-cold water

2 oz lemon juice

2 lemon wheels

1/2 lemon, sliced intowedges

1/2 lime, sliced intowedges

1/2 mandarin orange,sliced into wedges

1/2 oz simple syrup

ginger ale

1 sprig of mint

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Citrus

Mocktails

Oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit all providethat refreshing zing to these alcohol-free drinks.None is zingier than the Homemade Lemonade.This delicious recipe raises the drink above itsstatus as a mere ingredient for other cocktails andis well worth creating. The Virgin Caipirinha is acitrus-filled, booze-free version of a traditionalBrazilian cocktail. The Virgin Seabreeze is refreshingfor any occasion—seaside or not. Finally, who canresist the lime-splashed Shirley Temple? It is thefirst “cocktail” many of us ever tasted.

Homemade Lemonade Virgin Caipirinha

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Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.

Add the cranberry juice,grapefruit juice andgrenadine to a shaker.

Shake the mixturevigorously for 5 to 10seconds.

Pour the contents of the shaker into ahighball glass andgarnish with a limewheel.

Fill a highball glasswith ice cubes.

Squeeze the limeover the ice cubes.

Add the ginger ale andgrenadine to the glass.

Garnish with a maraschinocherry and stir the drink.

How can I make Limeade?

The Homemade Lemonade recipe can beapplied to any citrus fruit. To make Limeade,just substitute lime ingredients in place ofthe lemon. Don’t be afraid to experimentwith other citrus fruits. Also try white orpink grapefruit, tangerines or even bloodoranges. Just keep in mind that sweeterfruits will require less simple syrup.

Why doesn’t the Shirley Templetaste like the ones I sipped as a kid?

We’ve listed the classic Shirley Temple, asimple ginger ale and grenadine mix witha splash of lime, but the drink has manyvariations. You can try adding more limejuice or even fresh-squeezed orange juiceto adjust the flavor to your liking.

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3 oz red cranberry juice

3 oz white grapefruitjuice

1/2 oz grenadine

1 lime wheel

1/4 lime

6 oz ginger ale

1/2 oz grenadine

1 maraschino cherry

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Virgin Seabreeze Shirley Temple

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Fill a highball glasswith ice cubes.

Add the juices tothe shaker.

Shake the mixturevigorously for 5 to 10seconds.

Pour the contents ofthe shaker into theglass and garnishwith a lime wheel.

Fill a highball glasswith ice cubes.

Add the lemonade,cranberry juice andpineapple juice tothe shaker.

Shake the mixturevigorously for 5 to 10seconds.

Pour the contents ofthe shaker into theglass and garnishwith a lime wheel.

3 oz red cranberry juice

3 oz orange juice

1 lime wheel

3 oz lemonade

2 oz red cranberry juice

2 oz pineapple juice

1 lime wheel

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based

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Bright red and refreshingly tart, cranberry juiceis one of the most versatile and popular mixersbehind the bar—the perfect “sour” componentfor any sweet-and-sour concoction. When itcomes to mixing alcohol-free drinks for yourguests, cranberry juice adds a sharp bite thatgives your cocktails an interesting depth. Thesefour recipes are great options when you wantto give your non-drinking guests cocktailalternatives with crisp complexity.

Virgin Madras Shakers Dream

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Fill a highball glasswith ice cubes.

Add the lemonadeand cranberry juice to the shaker.

Shake the mixturevigorously for 5 to 10seconds.

Pour the contents ofthe shaker into theglass.

Add the club soda tothe glass, garnish witha lemon wheel and stirthe drink.

Fill a highball glasswith ice cubes.

Add the juices andhoney to a mixingglass.

Stir the ingredientswith a barspoon.

Pour the contents of the mixing glassinto the highball glassand garnish with amaraschino cherry.

What other cranberry-basedcocktails can I create?

Cranberry juice is a dry tasting juice and best combined with a sweet mixer.Starting with cranberry juice, you canadd just about any sweet fruit juice—such as pineapple, pomegranate, orange,grape, raspberry or passion fruit—andtop with club or lemon-lime soda tocreate a tasty custom-made cocktail.

What is the best way to presenta cranberry-based drink?

Cranberry beverages generally have astriking brilliant red hue. The color ofa lemon, lime or orange garnish willprovide a perfect contrast to the colorof the drink. Also, don’t overlook thefroth that results from a good shake.Serve your drinks immediately aftershaking to ensure maximum texture.

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3 oz lemonade

3 oz red cranberry juice

1 oz club soda

1 lemon wheel

3 oz red cranberry juice

3 oz apple juice

1 oz honey

1 maraschino cherry

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Cranberry Pucker Berry Sweetheart

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Fill a highball glasswith ice cubes.

Add the apple juice,pineapple juice andstrawberry puree toa shaker.

Note: To make fruitpuree, see page 43.

Shake the mixturevigorously for 5 to10 seconds.

Pour the contentsof the shaker intothe glass.

Add the club sodato the glass, garnishwith a strawberryand stir the drink.

Fill a highball glasswith ice cubes.

Add the orange juice,pineapple juice andlime juice to a shaker.

Shake the mixturevigorously for 5 to 10seconds.

Pour the contents ofthe shaker into theglass.

Fill the glass with clubsoda and add a dash ofgrenadine to the glass.

Garnish with amaraschino cherry and stir the drink.

2 oz apple juice

2 oz pineapple juice

1 oz strawberry puree

1 oz club soda

1 strawberry

2 oz orange juice

2 oz pineapple juice

1 oz lime juice

club soda

dash of grenadine

1 maraschino cherry

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Virgin Strawberry Sling Virgin Singapore Sling

For many people, paradise is sun, sand and acold, fruity cocktail in hand. With the recipesbelow, you can at least offer your guests oneof those comforts. Inspire thoughts of balmydays on the beach with one of these fournon-alcoholic tropical beverages. Thesebeverages also make a great breakfast drinkto serve your guests who have stayed thenight after an evening of cocktails.

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Fill a highball glass withice cubes.

Pour the pineapple juice,ginger ale and grenadineinto the glass.

Garnish with amaraschino cherryand stir the drink.

Fill a highball glass withice cubes.

Pour the pineapple juice,orange juice, lemonadeand grenadine into ashaker.

Shake the mixturevigorously for 5 to 10seconds.

Pour the contents ofthe shaker into theglass and garnishwith a maraschinocherry.

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3 oz pineapple juice

3 oz ginger ale

1/2 oz grenadine

1 maraschino cherry

2 oz pineapple juice

2 oz orange juice

2 oz lemonade

1/2 oz grenadine

1 maraschino cherry

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Tropical Ale Pineapple Passion

What other types of Slings can I make?

Almost any berry can be used to create adelicious Sling variation. Using the VirginStrawberry Sling recipe, just swap out thestrawberry puree for the puree of anotherberry such as blueberry, blackberry or raspberry.

Why is grenadine often used in tropicaldrinks?

Grenadine, which is a sweetened syrup madefrom pomegranates, is used to add a sweet,cherry-like flavor to drinks. Its flavor is idealfor balancing tropical beverages with strong,sour ingredients such as pineapple juice. Fora non-tropical twist, you can use grenadineto make homemade cherry cola—just add 1/2 oz of grenadine to a 12 oz cola.

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Fill a shaker halfwaywith ice cubes.

Add the cranberryjuice and lime cordialto the shaker.

Squeeze the juice fromthe lime and orangeinto the shaker.

Shake the mixturevigorously for 5 to 10seconds.

Strain the contents of the shaker into achilled cocktail glassand garnish with anorange spiral or anorange wheel.

Fill a shaker halfwaywith ice cubes.

Add the apple,cranberry, lycheeand lime juice tothe shaker.

Shake the mixturevigorously for 5 to 10seconds.

Strain the contents of the shaker into achilled cocktail glassand garnish with alychee.

4 oz red cranberryjuice

1/2 oz lime cordial

1/2 lime

1/4 orange

1 orange spiral ororange wheel

2 oz apple juice

2 oz red cranberryjuice

1 oz lychee juice

1 oz lime juice

1 lychee

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Elegant but not uptight, these recipes take a fewclassic cocktails in delicious directions which areboth inspiring and nonalcoholic. You will findthese concoctions all feature refreshing fruitflavors but are not so sweet that you would labelthem “fruity drinks.” Offer these sophisticated-yet-fun mocktails to your guests who choose notto drink alcohol and there is no way they will feelleft out of the festivities.

Virgin Cosmopolitan Virgin Lychee-tini

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Pour the peach pureeinto a Champagne flute.

Note: To make fruit puree,see page 43.

Fill the rest of the flutewith the alcohol-freesparkling white wine.

Garnish with a peachslice and stir the drink.

Place the lime juice, simplesyrup and 8 to 10 mintleaves in a rocks glass.

Note: To make simple syrup, see page 42.

Muddle the ingredients inthe glass.

Note: For information on how to muddle, see page 44.

Fill the glass withcrushed ice andthen fill the glasswith club soda.

Garnish with asprig of mint andstir the drink.

How can I create a VirginMetropolitan?

A Metropolitan is just a variation of theever-popular Cosmopolitan. To create aflavorful Virgin Metropolitan, simplysubstitute a 1/2 oz of black currantcordial for the lime cordial in the VirginCosmopolitan recipe and shake it withthe rest of the ingredients. Garnish theVirgin Metropolitan with skeweredblackberries or raspberries.

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2 oz peach puree

alcohol-free sparklingwhite wine

1 peach slice

1/2 oz lime juice

1/2 oz simple syrup

8 to 10 fresh mintleaves

club soda

1 sprig of mint

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Virgin Bellini Virgin Mojito

How can I make a Virgin StrawberryBellini?

A pleasant variation of the Virgin Bellini is the Virgin Strawberry Bellini. Substitutethe peach puree in the Virgin Bellini recipewith 2 oz of strawberry puree. Garnish thecocktail with a strawberry.

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Place ice cubes in awine glass.

Pour the alcohol-freewine and club sodaover the ice into thewine glass.

Garnish with alime wedge andstir the drink.

Place ice cubes in awine glass.

Pour the alcohol-freewine and lemon-limesoda over the ice intothe wine glass.

Garnish with alime wedge andstir the drink.

4 oz alcohol-freewhite wine

2 oz club soda

1 lime wedge

4 oz alcohol-freewhite wine

2 oz lemon-lime soda

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Mocktails

If you plan to serve wine-based cocktails to yourguests, there is no need for designated driversand others who choose not to drink to be leftout. The wide range of alcohol-free winesavailable today make it possible to create tastynon-alcoholic wine spritzers, coolers and evenSangria. In fact, if you use premium ingredients,your guests may have a difficult time telling thedifference between those drinks that containalcohol and those that do not.

Virgin Wine Spritzer Virgin Wine Cooler

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Pour the orange juice into a Champagne flute.

Fill the rest of the glasswith the alcohol-freesparkling wine.

Garnish with anorange spiral or anorange wheel andstir the drink.

This recipe makes 10 servings.

Place the alcohol-freewine, cranberry juice,orange juice, lime juiceand simple syrup into alarge pitcher or punchbowl. Stir the mixture.

Note: To make simple syrup,see page 42.

Add the diced apple andpear to the wine mixture.Stir the mixture andrefrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.

Just prior to serving, add the orange, lemon andlime wheels to the mixture.

To serve, pour the Sangriainto ice-filled highballglasses or wine glasses.

What other fruits can I use inSangria?

Sangria is endlessly customizable.Feel free to change the fruitingredients to alter the flavor to yourtastes. Experiment with fruits such aspapaya, mango, pomegranate, starfruit, lychee, passion fruit or melon.

Can I use alcohol-free red wineto make a spritzer or cooler?

Absolutely. While white varieties aretypically used for wine spritzers andcoolers, red wines also make deliciouscocktails. Just substitute alcohol-freered wine for the white wine called forin the Virgin Wine Spritzer and VirginWine Cooler recipes.

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2 oz orange juice

alcohol-freesparkling white wine

1 orange spiral ororange wheel

1 750-ml bottle alcohol-free red wine

4 oz red cranberry juice

4 oz orange juice

2 oz lime juice

1 1/2 oz simple syrup

1 apple, cored and diced

1 pear, cored and diced

1 orange, sliced intowheels

1 lemon, sliced intowheels

1 lime, sliced intowheels

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Virgin Morning Glory Virgin Sangria

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Coat the rim of a highballglass with salt and fill withice cubes.

Note: To coat the rim of a glass,see page 40.

Add the tomato juice,Worcestershire sauce andTabasco sauce to the glass.

Add 2 shakes of saltand pepper to theglass.

Garnish with a lemonwheel and stir thedrink.

Coat the rim of a highballglass with celery salt andfill with ice cubes.

Note: To coat the rim of a glass,see page 40.

Add the clam-tomato juice,Worcestershire sauce andTabasco sauce to the glass.

Add 2 shakes ofsalt and pepper tothe glass.

Garnish with acelery stalk and alime wheel andstir the drink.

salt

6 oz tomato juice

2 shakes Worcestershiresauce

2 shakes Tabasco sauce

pepper

1 lemon wheel

celery salt

6 oz clam-tomato juice

2 shakes Worcestershiresauce

2 shakes Tabasco sauce

salt

pepper

1 celery stalk, leavesattached

1 lime wheel

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Mocktails

Not all alcohol-free cocktails and shooters aresweet. These savory, tomato-based drinks aredelicious and make a perfect accompanimentto a meal. In fact, the Gazpacho Shooter is a tiny bit of a meal in and of itself—it is aminiature version of the cold soup fromwhich it derives its name. Consider using anyone of these recipes as an appetizer for yourguests at your next dinner party.

Virgin Bloody Mary Virgin Bloody Caesar

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Place the oyster and cucumber inthe bottom of ashot glass.

Fill a shaker halfwaywith ice cubes.

Add the clam-tomatojuice, lemon juice,Worcestershire sauce,Tabasco sauce, salt andpepper to the shaker.

Shake the clam-tomatojuice mixture for 5 to 10seconds and strain intothe glass.

This recipe makeseight large shooters.

Place all of theingredients except forthe ice and croutonsinto a blender.

Blend the ingredientsuntil the mixture issmooth.

Add the ice to thetomato mixture andthen blend again.

Pour the mixtureinto eight large shotglasses and garnishthe surface of eachdrink with one ofthe croutons.

How can I “turn up the heat” on a VirginBloody Mary or Virgin Bloody Caesar?

If you prefer your drinks with a little more kick,simply add more spice. To give your Virgin BloodyMary or Virgin Bloody Caesar a moderate or highamount of heat, substitute 3 or 4 enthusiasticshakes each of Worcestershire sauce, Tabascosauce and pepper for the meek 2 shakes of eachcalled for in the original recipes.

What other variations can I maketo the Virgin Bloody Mary andBloody Caesar recipes?

To give your Virgin Bloody Marys andVirgin Bloody Caesars a great newflavor and texture, stir in a 1/2 or fullteaspoon of horseradish instead of theWorcestershire and Tabasco sauces.

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1 cucumber wheel,finely diced

1 fresh oyster, shucked

2 oz clam-tomato juice

1/2 oz lemon juice

dash Worcestershiresauce

dash Tabasco sauce

dash salt

dash pepper

4 oz tomato juice

1 cucumber wheel,chopped

1/8 green pepper,chopped

1/4 celery stalk, chopped

1/2 tsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp horseradish

dash salt

dash pepper

1 cup ice, crushed

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Virgin Oyster Shooter Virgin Gazpacho Shooter

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Place the pineapplejuice, coconut cream,cream and ice into ablender.

Blend all of theingredients until themixture is smooth.

Pour the mixture intoa highball glass andgarnish with apineapple flag.

Note: To make a pineappleflag, see page 36.

Place the pineapplejuice, coconut cream,cream, strawberrypuree and ice into ablender.

Note: To make fruit puree,see page 43.

Blend all of theingredients until themixture is smooth.

Pour the mixture intoa highball glass andgarnish with astrawberry.

2 oz pineapple juice

2 oz coconut cream

1 oz half & halfcream

1 cup ice, crushed

1 pineapple flag

2 oz pineapple juice

1 oz coconut cream

1 oz half & half cream

2 oz strawberry puree

1 cup ice, crushed

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Frozen

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Most bartenders at tropical resorts will tell you thatPina Coladas and Daiquiris are among the mostpopular cocktails they serve when temperatures areon the rise. So it only makes sense for you to offeryour guests who prefer not to drink alcohol a fewtropical cocktails that are alcohol-free. These fruitymocktails are every bit as appealing as the high-octane versions and deliver sweet flavors thatrefresh in ways a plain old fruit juice cannot.

Virgin Pina Colada Virgin Strawberry Colada

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Place the strawberrypuree, lime juice,simple syrup and iceinto a blender.

Note: To make fruit puree,see page 43. To makesimple syrup, see page 42.

Blend all of theingredients until themixture is smooth.

Pour the mixture intoa highball glass andgarnish with astrawberry.

Place the pineapple juice,coconut cream, cream and a half cup of ice into ablender. Blend the mixtureuntil smooth. Pour themixture into a highball glass.

Place the strawberry puree,lime juice, simple syrup andthe remaining half cup of ice into a blender. Blend themixture until smooth.

Note: To make fruit puree, see page 43. To make simple syrup,see page 42.

Slowly pour the strawberry-lime mixture over the back of a barspoon on top of thepineapple-coconut mixture.

Note: For information on how tolayer drinks, see page 45.

Garnish with a strawberry.

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3 oz strawberry puree

3 oz lime juice

1/2 oz simple syrup

1 cup ice, crushed

1 strawberry

1 oz pineapple juice

1 oz coconut milk

1/2 oz half & half cream

1 1/2 oz strawberry puree

1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice

1/4 oz simple syrup

1 cup ice, crushed

1 strawberry

1 oz pineapple juice

1 oz coconut cream

1/2 oz half & half cream

1 1/2 oz strawberry puree

1 1/2 oz lime juice

1/4 oz simple syrup

1 cup ice, crushed

1 strawberry

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Virgin Strawberry Daiquiri Virgin Miami Vice

Are there other fruits that I can use in theColada recipe?

For a variation of the Virgin Strawberry Colada,try substituting the strawberry puree with 1/2 amango to create a Virgin Mango Colada. Youcan also substitute the strawberry puree with1/2 a banana to create a Virgin Banana Colada.Both of these variations can be garnished with a pineapple flag.

What other kinds of Daiquiris can Imake?

For a variation of the Virgin StrawberryDaiquiri, try substituting the strawberrypuree with 1/2 a mango to create a VirginMango Daiquiri. You can also substitutethe strawberry puree with 1/2 a bananato create a Virgin Banana Daiquiri.Garnish these cocktails with a strawberry.

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Place the orangeand pineapplejuices, strawberrypuree, kiwi fruit andice into a blender.

Note: To make fruitpuree, see page 43.

Blend the mixtureuntil it is smooth.

Pour the contents of theblender into a highballglass and garnish with a kiwi fruit wheel.

Place the cranberryjuice, orange sherbet,banana and ice into ablender.

Squeeze the juice from the lime into the blender.

Blend the mixture until it is smooth.

Pour the contents ofthe blender into ahighball glass andgarnish with a limewheel.

2 oz orange juice

2 oz pineapple juice

1 oz strawberry puree

1 fresh kiwi fruit,peeled and sliced

1 cup ice, crushed

1 kiwi fruit wheel

4 oz red cranberry juice

1 scoop orange sherbet

1/2 banana, sliced

1 cup ice, crushed

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Few things are more refreshing in the heatthan frozen berry flavored cocktails. Whetherthe temperatures outside are high or you just wish they were, these berry-filled recipesare sure to be welcome. Serve these brightbeverages to your guests who choose to go alcohol-free and they will not feel theslightest bit of cocktail-envy towards thosewho are sipping alcohol-infused drinks.

Big Wave Surfer Banana Berry

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Place the strawberrypuree, pineapple andorange juices, eggwhite, honey and ice into a blender.

Note: To make fruit puree,see page 43.

Blend the mixtureuntil it is smooth.

Pour the contents of theblender into a highballglass and garnish with a strawberry.

Place the yogurt, water,honey and strawberriesinto a blender.

Blend the mixture until it is smooth.

Add the ice to theyogurt mixture.

Blend the mixtureuntil it is smooth.

Pour the contents ofthe blender into ahighball glass andgarnish with rosepetals or a sprig ofmint.

What is a Broken Screwdriver?

The Broken Screwdriver is an alcohol-freeblended drink that you can put togetherin a hurry. Simply blend 2 oz of orangejuice with 2 scoops of orange sherbet.Pour this mixture into a highball glassand garnish with an orange boat. Voila!A refreshing summer cooler that is readyin a flash.

Do I have to use raw egg whiteswhen called for in a recipe?

No. If the thought of using raw eggwhites in your cocktails makes you a littleweary, you can easily substitute egg whitepowder for the raw egg whites. If a recipecalls for 1 raw egg white, simply substitute2 teaspoons of egg white powder instead.Another alternative to raw egg whites ispasteurized egg whites, which areavailable in grocery stores.

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2 oz pineapple juice

2 oz orange juice

1 egg white

1 tsp honey

1 cup ice, crushed

1 strawberry

2 oz plain yogurt

4 oz water

1 oz honey

4 fresh strawberries,halved with stemsremoved

1 cup ice, crushed

2 to 3 rose petals or 1 sprig of mint

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Strawberry Sensation Strawberry Lassi

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Place the raspberries,orange juice andyogurt into a blender.

Blend the mixtureuntil it is smooth.

Add the ice to theraspberry-orangemixture.

Blend the mixture until it is smooth.

Pour the mixture into a highball glass andgarnish with mint leaves.

Place the pineapplejuice, grapefruit juiceand coconut creaminto a blender.

Blend the mixtureuntil it is smooth.

Add the ice to thepineapple-grapefruitmixture.

Blend the mixtureuntil it is smooth.

Pour the mixtureinto a highball glassand garnish with apineapple wedge.

12 to 15 freshraspberries

2 oz orange juice

4 oz plain yogurt

1 cup ice, crushed

1 sprig of mint

3 oz pineapple juice

3 oz white grapefruitjuice

1 1/2 oz coconut cream

1 cup ice, crushed

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While some people turn up their noses at theidea of sweet or fruity beverages, they mayshed their inhibitions when they taste theseconcoctions. These delicious blended mocktailsare more dessert than drink and are sure to becrowd pleasers. If you do plan to offer up thesetasty beverages, you had better stock up onsupplies. These rich, alcohol-free cocktails willleave your guests requesting “just one more.”

Orange Razz Smoothie Hawaiian Gold Smoothie

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Place the milk, icecream, chocolatesyrup, cinnamon, halfa banana and espressointo a blender.

Blend the mixtureuntil it is smooth.

Add the ice to the ice cream mixture.

Blend the mixtureuntil it is smooth.

Pour the mixture intoa highball glass andgarnish with nutmegand a banana slice.

Place the milk, vanillaextract, ice cream, 3 Oreo cookies andice into a blender.

Blend the mixtureuntil it is smooth.

Pour the mixture intoa highball glass andgarnish with theremaining Oreocookie.

Can I make a smoothie withoutcrushed ice?

If you don’t have access to crushed iceor are tired of smashing up ice cubes,try substituting the crushed ice in yoursmoothie recipe with vanilla frozenyogurt. It will give your drink a creamytexture and rich taste. If the recipe also calls for regular yogurt, you cansubstitute it with frozen yogurt as well.

Any other ideas for blendedmocktails that call for ice cream?

Your cupboards are full of greatingredients for delicious blended frozendrinks. Maple syrup, fruit jams, hazelnutspread, chocolate syrup, instant coffeeand even peanut butter all go well withice cream. Don’t be afraid to thinkcreatively and experiment!

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2 oz milk

2 scoops cookie doughice cream

1 oz chocolate syrup

2 dashes cinnamon

1/2 banana

1 oz espresso (optional)

1 cup ice, crushed

nutmeg

1 banana slice

3 oz milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 scoops vanilla icecream

4 Oreo cookies

1 cup ice, crushed

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Cookies Gone Bananas Ice Cream Sandwich

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