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Spring is such a great time of year. Not only is the sun starting to warm us up, but there’s fresh fruit everywhere! There’s nothing like a tall glass of fresh made lemonade or punch on a sunny day. Here are a few recipes I have for your springtime drinks!
Strawberry Punch
10 oz. Fresh strawberries
12 oz. can of frozen pink lemonade concentrate, diluted, chilled
2 liter bottle of 7-Up or ginger ale
Blend fresh strawberries. Pour lemonade into punch bowl and stir in blended strawberries. Add 7-Up or ginger ale and well until blended. If it’s too tart, you can add sugar.
Pineapple Tea
1 (46 oz) can of pineapple juice
2 packages sweetened lemon-lime flavored drink mix
1 tablespoon instant tea
Place all ingredients in a gallon jar. Fill with water, stir and allow tea to sit overnight in refrigerator. Add more tea to taste if needed.
Pink Grapefruit Punch
1 (46 oz) can pink grapefruit juice, chilled
1 (46 oz) can pineapple juice, chilled
1 (1 liter) bottle 7-Up, chilled
Mix juices and 7-Up together in a punch bowl. Serve ASAP.
Cranberry Limeade
3 cups of cranberry juice cocktail
2 cans (12 oz total) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
2 bottles (40 oz. total) sparkling water, chilled
Lime wedges
Cranberries
Mix cranberry juice and limeade concentrate in a large pitcher. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Before serving, pour in sparkling water and garnish with lime wedges and fresh cranberries.
What are some of your favorite drink recipes?