Featured Story Family Fun
For the Kids (and adults, too)
Beverage Bottoms Up story + photos by Sue Pais
In the scorching, yet welcome, heat of summer, whilst lounging lakeside, what’s more refreshing than a tasty, cold drink? Not much, we say. Enjoy these simple-to-make, tried-and-true drink recipes, half for the kiddos and half for adults who wish to indulge a little. Cheers!
Basil-Berry Lemonade 2 bottles (64 oz. each) pre-made pink lemonade 16 ounces fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and/or blackberries) 1 cup fresh basil leaves *makes enough for a happy lake crowd
1. Add berries and basil to the bottom of a large pitcher. Slightly muddle berries and basil to release flavors.
Banana Smoothie 1 cup sliced banana, frozen preferably
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2. Add lemonade and stir to combine. Refrigerate 2 hours to allow flavors to mix. 3. Serve over ice. Garnish with additional basil leaf or berries.
¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt ¼ cup almond milk ¼ teaspoon vanilla A few ice cubes if banana is not frozen *makes one serving
1. Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding more milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Serve immediately. Garnish with additional sliced banana—and whipped cream to make the kiddos smile.
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Detox Water 2 lemons, sliced ½ cucumber, cubed 10-12 mint leaves 3 quarts water *makes enough for the whole fam’
1. Brew overnight in the refrigerator. Then, enjoy as this quenches thirst and flushes impurities from the body.
