Mocha Frappé, Frozen Daiquiri | Cuisinart CB-18 Series instruction

MOCHA FRAPPÉ

Why go out for special coffee drinks when you can prepare them easily at home in your Cuisinart® Blender.

Makes 2 servings

8ounces espresso or double strength coffee, chilled *

1/4 cup chocolate sauce

2tablespoons flavored syrup – vanilla, hazelnut, almond, raspberry, etc.

15 ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover blender jar. Set on Speed 18 and blend until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 138 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 37mg • calc. 6mg

fiber 0g

For a Creamy Frappé, add 2 tablespoons half-and-half before blending.

*May be prepared from instant espresso powder.

FROSTY FRESH STRAWBERRY

MARGARITAS

These are best made with summertime fresh strawberries. You may vary your fruit to make other flavors such as mango, watermelon or fresh peach.

Makes 4 servings

1pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (2 cups)

3 ounces Tequila (6 T)

2ounces Triple Sec or Cointreau (4 T)

2ounces fresh lime juice (4 T)

3tablespoons superfine sugar

2cups ice cubes

Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Set on Speed 18. Blend until thick and smooth, about 30 to 40 seconds. Pour into stemmed glasses and serve. May be garnished with a whole strawberry and a slice of lime.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 193 (2% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 1g • fat 1g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 21mg

fiber 2g

Note: For an alcohol free “Margarita,” sub- stitute 5 ounces fruit juice such as cranber- ry juice for the Tequila and Triple Sec.

FROZEN DAIQUIRI

Makes 4 servings

6ounces frozen limeade

5ounces light rum

3cups ice cubes

Place ingredients in blender jar in order list- ed. Cover blender jar. Set on Speed 18. Turn blender on and process until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 0g • fat 0g sat. fat 0g • chol. 0g • sod. 2mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 0g

For Frozen Fruit Daiquiris, add 2 – 3 cups fruit (strawberries, peaches, melon, etc.) cut into 1 – inch pieces. For a more pro- nounced fruit flavor. Freeze some of the fruit and use in place of ice cubes.

FROZEN

CRANBERRY-ORANGE MIMOSAS

For an alcohol free alternative, top off with chilled ginger ale or sparking cider in place of champagne.

Makes 10 servings

1cup cranberry juice cocktail, chilled

1 cup orange juice, chilled

1-1/2 cups (about 12 standard) ice cubes

1bottle (750ml) brut champagne, chilled

Place cranberry juice, orange juice and ice cubes in blender jar in order listed. Cover blender jar. Set on Speed 18 and blend until thick, smooth and frosty, about 25 to 35 seconds. Turn blender off.

Divide mixture evenly (about 1/3 cup) among 10 champagne glasses. Top with chilled champagne and serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 95 (0% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 0g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 6mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 0g

APPETIZERS, DIPS, SPREADS

LEMON HERB HUMMUS

This popular Middle Eastern spread is sim- ple to make in your Cuisinart® Blender - we have spiced it up just a bit. Serve with pita wedges or use as a spread for sandwiches.

Makes about 2 cups

Preparation: less than 15 minutes

2 - 3 cloves garlic, peeled

strips lemon zest, 2 x 1/2-inch

CB-18 Series specifications

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