Cuisinart CB-18BKSS Orange Mango Peach Frappé, Mocha Frappé, Frosty Fresh Strawberry Margaritas

ORANGE MANGO PEACH FRAPPÉ

Make orange juice ice cubes ahead of time and be ready to make

frappes and smoothies whenever you want a refreshing treat.

Makes 4 servings

3⁄4cup orange juice

2mangoes, cut into cubes

3⁄4cup peach slices (may use frozen)

1⁄2cup peach or apricot nectar or juice

1⁄4cup lime juice

1⁄2cup white grape juice

Orange slices and fresh mint for garnish

Freeze orange juice in ice cube trays ( 3⁄4 cup will make 7-8 standard ice cubes).

Place ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Cover blender jar. Set on Speed 18 and blend until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately in chilled glasses garnished with orange slices and fresh mint sprigs.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 135 (3% from fat) • carb 35g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 23mg • fiber 3g

Note: For a frappé with a kick, substitute vodka or light rum for the white grape juice.

MOCHA FRAPPÉ

Why go out for special coffee drinks when you can prepare

them easily at home in your Cuisinart® Blender

Makes 2 servings

8 ounces espresso or double strength coffee, chilled*

1⁄4cup 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)

3ounces 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, substitute 5 ounces fruit juice such as cranberry juice for the Tequila and Triple Sec.

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