Cuisinart CCJ-100 Cup fresh orange juice Cup fresh lemon juice Cups water, Citrus Mint Iced TEA

CITRUS MINT ICED TEA

Perfect for a hot summer day.

Makes 2 quarts

3cups boiling water

4English Breakfast tea bags

12fresh mint leaves 1/2 -1 cup sugar, to taste

1cup fresh orange juice

1cup fresh lemon juice

4cups water

Pour boiling water over tea bags and mint; let steep 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags and mint leaves. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.

Stir in juices and water. If not serving immediately, refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve over ice.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 65 (1% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 0g fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg calc. 6mg • Vit. C 19mg (32% DV) • fiber 0g

CLASSIC MARGARITA

Fresh lime juice makes an incomparable Margarita.

Makes 6 cups – enough for eight 6-ounce Margaritas

1-1/2 cups cold water

1-1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice

12 ounces Tequila

2-1/2 ounces orange liqueur (Triple Sec, Cointreau)

lime wedges coarse salt crushed ice thin lime slices

Place water and sugar in a 2 quart Cuisinart® saucepan. Place over medium high heat and cook undisturbed, to dissolve sugar, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. When completely cool, transfer to a large pitcher; stir in fresh lime juice. Add tequila and orange liqueur; stir to blend.

Rub the rims of Margarita glasses with lime wedges and dip in coarse salt if desired. Fill the glasses halfway with crushed ice. Add Margarita mixture to top of glass. Garnish with a thin slice of lime and enjoy.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 293 (0% from fat) • carb 46g • pro. 0g fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 4mg calc. 7mg • Vit. C 18mg (30% DV) • fiber 0g

FIZZY ORANGE

Deliciously refreshing, this fizzy beverage is a great alternative to sugar-laden sodas for both children and adults.

Makes four 10-ounce servings

3 cups fresh orange juice

2 cups seltzer or club soda, chilled

Place orange juice in a 1-1/2 quart pitch- er. Add seltzer/club soda and stir gently. Serve immediately over ice. May be garnished with a slice of orange and a mint leaf.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 84 (4% from fat) • carb. 19g • pro. 1g fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 27mg calc. 26mg • Vit. C 93mg (155% DV) • fiber 0g

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