Summer is here! With hot weather and lots of sunshine, quick and easy summer drink recipes are a must to have on-hand.
With a variety of frozen offerings, Minute Maid has partnered with the Canadian Living Test Kitchen to create easy, unique and delectable summer drink recipes that are sure to be a hit this summer. Especially when you’re pressed for time, these simple summer drink recipes can be made quickly and earlier in the day before your guests arrive to your party.
Summertime Sangria
1 can Minute Maid® Berry Punch Frozen concentrate
1 can Minute Maid® Cranberry Punch Frozen concentrate
2-200mL tetra Minute Maid® 100% Apple Grape Juice
2 oranges, segmented (see below)
1 red grapefruit, segmented (see below)
1 plum, sliced
1 apple, cut into ½-inch (1-cm) chunks
2 ½ cups (600 mL) Club Soda
In large bowl, stir together Minute Maid® Berry Punch Frozen concentrate, Minute Maid® Cranberry punch Frozen concentrate, 2 cans of water and Minute Maid® 100% Apple Grape Juice.
To segment oranges and grapefruit: Cut small piece from either end to make 2 flat sides. Place fruit on one cut end. Starting at top and cutting toward bottom, remove sections of peel and pith to reveal fruit. Continue, turning, until only fruit remains. Holding fruit in one hand, cut each segment free by cutting on either side of each membrane. Cut each segment in half.
Place all fruit into juice mixture. Cover and place in fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight. To serve, fill glass ¾ full with punch. Top with club soda. Makes 8 cups with fruit.
For the grown-ups: Omit club soda. Mix punch in equal parts with red wine. Let the fruit sit in the wine for 4-6 hours before serving.
Watermelon Grapefruit Fizz
8 cups cubed watermelon
1 can Minute Maid® 100% Grapefruit Juice frozen concentrate, mixed with 1 ½ cans water
8 cups Sprite® beverage *
Basil leaves for garnish
In batches, puree watermelon cubes in blender. In large bowl, stir together prepared Minute Maid® 100% Grapefruit Juice with watermelon puree.
To serve: Fill glass with ice. Fill halfway with juice, top up with Sprite®. Stir in torn basil leaves. Makes 16 servings.
Strawberry Banana Smoothies
For something a little creamier, Minute Maid has introduced their brand new Smoothie blends. These are great to have on hand when you’re pressed for time.
Pour Minute Maid Strawberry Banana Smoothie into a blender. Add ice, water and blend for the perfect smoothie every time! Each 250mL prepared cup contains two servings of fruit. For a creamier taste use 1 1/2 cans of ice + 1/2 can of milk, yogurt or ice cream.
Happy Summer Entertaining!
This post was proudly sponsored by Minute Maid.
