Archive for December, 2006

Mojito-style Tropical Smoothie

Here is yet another mojito smoothie from sunkist.com. The original recipe did not have any rum in it so of course we have to spike it!

4 oz rum
1 cup fresh-squeezed SunkistĀ® lime juice
2 bananas, peeled, quartered
2 tsp. freshly grated SunkistĀ® lime peel
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
3 1/2 Tbs. sugar
12 fresh mint leaves
12 ice cubes
Fresh SunkistĀ® […]

Vodka Smoothie

Not so sure about their choice in backgrounds at drink-recipes.org.uk but they do have this tasty Vodka smoothie.
Ingredients:

4 oz Vodka
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 medium banana
3 large strawberries
2 oz strawberry syrup
8 ice cubes

Prepare the ingredients, make sure the fruit has been washed.
Place all liquids and fruites in the blender, mix until a smooth consistency has […]

Mojito Smoothie

There is nothing more refreshing than a big glass of Mojito. Too make it even more refreshing change it to a smoothie!
Ingredients:

1 banana
1/2 peeled grapefruit
2 peeled lime
12 mint leaves
12 ice cubes
Brown sugar to taste (We like our mojito sweet and use around 4 table spoons of brown sugar, but white will do)
4 oz rum
8 oz […]

Watermelon Margarita

Over at flowercarole.com they have a recipe for a Watermelon Margarita. Sounds really tasty.

2 1/2 cups seedless watermelon
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
4 fluid ounces tequila
2 fluid ounces Cointreau
2 cups crushed ice

Cut watermelon into 1 inch cubes, place in blender. Add other ingredients on top with ice last. Blend until smooth. Serve in a decorated […]

Pinacolada Smoothie

The amount of pineapple vs. coconut really depends on taste if you want it coconutty or pinapply. The banana gives extra texture and makes it more like a smoothie. For an even thicker smoothie just add more ice.
Serves 2-3

1 Banana
Pineapple (fresh is best but crushed or canned will do)
4 oz coconut cream
3 oz rum (light […]


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