summer strawberry soda!

I love Shirley Temples!

Don't you!?!

This is my version of a Summer one!  

Instead of adding cherry grenadine to a lemon lime soda base, I add Torani's Strawberry Syrup. 

To make my Strawberry Summer Temple's extra special, I freeze the strawberry syrup in pretty ice cube molds, like these ones I found at IKEA. 

Add a few fresh berries and lemon slices, and you have a beautiful &            

              refreshing Summer drink!

Here's how . . . 

Step 1. Fill ice cube tray with Strawberry Syrup. Place in freezer for 3 hours.

Step 2.  Remove from ice cube tray and place on bed of ice cubes for serving.

                                   

Step 3. Add Strawberry flavored ice cubes to clear soda. I recommend 1 strawberry ice 

                                cube per 8 ounces of soda.

Step 4. Garnish glasses with fresh strawberries and lemon slices. Add festive paper

                              straws . . . and  

                                                                       Enjoy!

The stars are so pretty as they melt into the clear lemon-lime soda, turning your Strawberry                    Summer Temple PINK!

Another use for ice cube molds!

Happy Summer entertaining, friends!

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blackberry~coconut lassi

This gorgeous drink was inspired by a similar one that I saw in a recent issue of Bon Appetit.

Instead of using strawberries, I added blackberries . . . and it was so delicious!

The blackberries give this lassi its sweetness and gorgeous color . . .

                                       the buttermilk adds a unique tang . . . .
     
         and the coconut milk gives it a smooth finish. 

blackberry & coconut lassi

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Puree 1 1/2 cups blackberries, 2/3 cup ice, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 

1/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk, and 1 Tablespoon sugar in a blender until smooth and frothy. Makes 2.
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          Our little ones enjoyed it too!

It's a vibrant and delicious Summery drink!

My thoughts . . . 

Light lemon cookies served alongside a  blackberry~coconut lassi 

just might be 

the perfect Summer dessert!

bon appetit!

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