Strawberry Kiwi Rum Punch

This punch screams “summer!” It will be a hit at your next party.

Makes about eight 8-ounce servings

6 ounces orange juice

6ounces pineapple juice

4ounces fresh lime juice

3ounces light rum

3ounces tequila

2ounces grenadine

4ounces Triple Sec

3cups hulled and halved strawberries

3kiwis, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

2sprigs cilantro

4vanilla beans, split and seeds scraped, pods discarded

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Put all the ingredients, in the order listed, into the jar of your Cuisinart® PowerEdge™ 1000 Watt Blender. Cover and run on High for 25 seconds. Turn the power off. Pour the punch over ice; serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 190 (2% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 5mg

• sod. 1670mg • calc. 27mg • fiber 2g

Mango Vanilla Bean Mojito

The ripeness of the mango makes a big difference in this play on the Cuban favorite. Be sure to use the ripest fruit available.

Makes about five 8-ounce servings

12 ounces light rum

8 ounces fresh lime juice

12½ ounces unflavored seltzer

6cups of 1-inch cubed very ripe mangoes (about 3 fruits)

5tablespoons granulated sugar

3kiwis, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

4vanilla beans, split and seeds scraped, pods discarded

15fresh mint leaves

Put all the ingredients, in the order listed, into the jar of your Cuisinart® PowerEdge™ 1000 Watt Blender. Cover and run on High for 35 seconds. Turn the power off. Pour the punch over ice and serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 370 (1% from fat) • carb. 45g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg

• sod. 15mg • calc. 20mg • fiber 2g

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

A popular beach or poolside drink, this drink is also great with raspberries.

Makes about six 8-ounce servings

1⁄3	cup fresh lime juice

½cup superfine sugar 1½ cups light rum

4 cups hulled and halved strawberries

5 cups standard-size ice cubes (about 25 to 30 cubes)

Put all the ingredients, in the order listed, into the jar of your Cuisinart® PowerEdge™ 1000 Watt Blender. Cover and run on the Ice Crush function. Turn the power off and serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 264 (1% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg

• sod. 6mg • calc. 22mg • fiber 2g

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