Tuesday, August 16, 2005

More Summer Sippers

Caribbean Cooler

In a blender, puree 1 can (15 oz.) cream of coconut, 1 1/2 cups orange juice, 4 cups ice, and 1/4 cup heavy cream until smooth. Pour half of mixture into service pitcher. Add 2 more cups ice and 1 cup pineapple juice from a 46 oz can to the blender. Puree and add to pitcher. Stir remaining pineapple juice into pitcher. Makes 12 cups.

Pink Lady Lemonade

In a saucepan, bring 1 cup sugar and 3/4 cup water to a boil over high heat. Cook, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and let cool 3 minutes. In a large pitcher, combine sugar syrup, 1 liter plain seltzer, 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice, and 3/4 cup cranberry juice cocktail. Garnish each drink with a cherry. Makes about 8 cups.

Pomegranate Punch

In a large pitcher, combine 1 bottle (64 oz) apple juice with 1 cup pomegranate juice. Serve over ice cubes. Makes 9 cups.