Aileen’s Punch

Description My sister’s friend gave her this recipe years ago to use at our parents’ 25th wedding anniversary party. We never had a name for it other than Aileen’s Punch! This is very refreshing and so easy to put together. I recommend making an ice ring out of extra pineapple juice or apricot nectar. Ingredients … Read more

Grandma’s Strawberry Milkshake

Description The best strawberry shake in the world comes from my grandma’s kitchen in Florida! Ingredients 4 ounces strawberries, hulled 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon honey 6 cubes ice Prep Time: 1 min Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1

Fruit-Flavored Water

Description Tired of plain old boring water? Here’s a cool and fruity twist on it! Mix up your fruits for a tasty surprise! Citrus fruit and berries work best. If you want more flavor, add more fruits, and if you want less flavor, use less fruit. You can squeeze the juice out to color the … Read more

Polynesian Watermelon Drink (‘Otai)

Description ”Otai’ is a fruit drink which originated in Tonga and is usually made as a summertime refreshment. It is a blend of water, coconut milk, and any variety of pulped tropical fruit such as coconut, watermelon, mango, and pineapple but is almost always watermelon as it is plentiful in Tonga. A small amount of … Read more

Very Popular Bubble Tea

Description Bubble tea is very popular, especially to Asians, but now, more and more people from different backgrounds like the taste of it. I’m no expert at this, but I do know how to make it. It’s simple but some of the ingredients may be a little tough to find. Just be patient and look … Read more

Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca

Description A very refreshing drink. You may also use cantaloupe or honeydew melon. These taste like the juices served in authentic Mexican restaurants. Serve in tall glasses over ice. Ingredients 8 cups water, divided 5 cups peeled, cubed, and seeded watermelon ½ cup white sugar, or more to taste ⅓ cup lime juice, or more … Read more

Orange Milkshake

Description My favorite milkshake recipe. Ingredients 1 ½ cups orange juice 2 scoops vanilla ice cream ½ cup milk 2 teaspoons white sugar Instructions Combine orange juice ice cream milk and sugar in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour milkshake into a glass. Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1

Lemonade Cleanse

Description For a cleanse, I mix and drink 6 to 10 servings a day. Ingredients 10 fluid ounces water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons maple syrup ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper Instructions Stir water lemon juice maple syrup and cayenne together until well mixed. Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1