Beat the heat with a chilled beverage

With temperatures in Canyon Lake hitting 116 degrees, everybody is clamouring for a refreshing drink to help ease the pain. Here are two chilled favorites that are as easy to make as they are delicious.

This Fizzy Orange Pineapple Punch provides a chilling moment of relaxation with the sweetness of orange and pineapple combined with the cool flavor of orange sherbet.

And when you want the true taste of summer, whip up this classic berry smoothie. Just add mixed berries, vanilla extract and honey with ice-cold milk and you have a winning chilly combination.

Fizzy Orange Pineapple Punch

Ingredients:

• 1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 1 bottle (2 liters) ginger ale
• 6-8 scoops orange sherbet
• orange slices, for garnish mint leaves, for garnish

Directions:

In a large punch bowl, combine pineapple juice, condensed milk and orange juice concentrate. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving, add ginger ale and top with scoops of sherbet, orange slices and mint.

Berry Berry Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon – vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons – honey
• 1 cup – frozen mixed berries
• 1 cup – lowfat or fat free white or strawberry milk

Directions:

In a blender combine all ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Makes two 1 cup servings, 4 ounces of milk per serving. Find more drink recipes at Culinary.net.