Strawberry Lemon Ice Smoothie

How about one last summer drink! I know I know I'm a little late on my posting, but I have a good reason. The last few days I've been consumed with making Christmas presents. I know your thinking to yourself it’s only August and yes I realize that, but I'm making the gifts this year and I'm not sure how much time I need. Plus I don't want to be stressed out by making them at the last minute and miss out on the entire blessed Christmas season. So, of course it seems a little silly talking about Christmas in August but maybe I'm just making up for thinking about summer in December a few years ago... Picture it a truly pregnant woman at Christmas time craving her favorite summer drink from Wisconsin who of course lives in GA! WOW do pregnant woman have craving or what?! Well, my in laws (more specifically my MIL) came to the rescue and gave me what I considered to my priceless blender as my Christmas gift. So, after many attempts with this smoothie I nailed it! Hope you give this drink a shot :)






Ingredients



1 1/2 c. Frozen Strawberries



1 1/4 c. Lemonade (for store bought Simply Lemonade is ideal)



1/2 c. Vanilla Ice cream



3-4 Tbs. Sugar





Directions



Blend Strawberries and Lemonade first then add Ice cream and Sugar. Enjoy!

Crisp and Refreshing Lemonade

As the warmth turns to heat your bound to need something refreshing to drink. So, sit back relax put your feet up and enjoy some freshly made lemonade!




Ingredients


1 3/4 cups white sugar

8 cups water

1 1/2 cups lemon juice ( 6-7 lemons)
 
 
 
Directions #1 The Old Fashioned Way




1.In a small saucepan, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.

2.Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 7 cups water
 
 
Directions  #2 The Modern Way



1.In a med sized bowl add 1 cup water and sugar place in microwave on high for  1-2 min intervals until sugar is dissolved. After cool with ice cubes.

2.Remove seeds from lemon juice, but leave pulp. In pitcher, stir together chilled syrup, lemon juice and remaining 6 1/2 to 7 cups water ( less water this way because of ice)