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Thirsty Thursday: Apple Orchard Punch

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This week has been incredibly busy and also fairly productive for all of us. Weeks like this call for a treat at the end of the week, and this week’s THIRSTY THURSDAY is the perfect treat for adults AND kids!

The weather here has been gorgeous and unseasonably warm, so as much as I cannot wait to make some hot apple cider or some cool hot cocoa recipes, it just isn’t time. However, when I saw this recipe on allrecipes.com, I was thrilled that there was a refreshing beverage for this time of year.

 

 

Apple Orchard Punch

1 32 oz bottle of apple juice
1 12 oz can of frozen cranberry juice
1 cup orange juice
2 liters ginger ale (or sparkling wine for the grownups)
1 apple or pear

In a large punch bowl or pitcher mix ingredients. Garnish with apple slices.

I served this wonderful punch in Mason jars with lots of ice on the back patio, soaking in the last of this warm weather. The kids LOVE it! I cannot wait to surprise them with some on Friday after school, maybe with a pumpkin cookie to celebrate all we accomplished this week!

 

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Thirsty Thursday: Nectarine Green Iced Tea

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End of summer is upon us, so this installment of THIRSTY THURSDAY will feature one of mine and the kids favorite fruits: nectarines.

 

I have mentioned before that I am a tea drinker, but in the summer I don’t do hot beverages. I can often be see with an Arnold Palmer in my hand in the summer, but instead of mixing iced tea with lemonade  I thought it might be fun to add a different fruit. Also, I instead of black tea, I used my favorite Green Tea.

 

This recipe is great because the tea is decaffeinated so the kids can have a few sips. Also, it is refreshing and is a great way to celebrate the end of summer.

 

Nectarine Green Iced Tea
4 Green Tea Bags
4 cups hot water
2 cups cold water
1 cup simple syrup (1 cup sugar and 1 cup water simmered on stove until sugar dissolves then cooled)
1 large or 2 medium nectarines pureed

In a large pitcher add ice and nectarine puree. Then, in a separate container steep tea bags in the hot water for about 4 or 5 minutes.

 

When the tea is done, add the tea, cold water and simple syrup to the ice and puree mixture and mix thoroughly.

 

Garnish with slices of nectarine and serve.

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Thirsty Thursday: Orange Cranberry Coolers

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HAPPY THIRSTY THURSDAY!
We only have a few weeks of summer left, so I know that my carefree mornings with the kids are very soon going to come to a close. Once school starts, I know there will be quick breakfasts and running out the door, so I thought I would try and take advantage of these mornings with fun breakfasts and taking some extra time for a treat.
The kids LOVE slushies. I have to say though I am a little skeptical of store bought slushies. So, I have decided to make my own with juice. I have done all kinds this summer, watermelon juice coolers, orange juice coolers, fruit punch coolers, but I think their favorite is orange cranberry coolers.
This is a simple recipe and a great combination of flavors. In fact, my Mom would often put together orange and cranberry juice for us when we would feel a cold coming on.
Orange Cranberry Coolers
1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1 cup cranberry juice (Ocean Spray 100% Cranberry Juice)
Ice
Add ice to the blender (about 1 or 2 cups). Next, add juices.
Finally, pule blend until desired consistency.
Serve!
For an adult version of this drink perhaps a smidge of vodka would be in order.
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Thirsty Thursday: Old Fashioned Chocolate Malt

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Happy THIRSTY THURSDAY, Readers! Today, I made something a little more old school. When I was a kid, there was nothing better than going out for burgers and my parents giving us the go ahead to order a shake.

My Dad would ALWAYS order a chocolate malt. He said it was his favorite when he was a kid and always made him think of childhood.
So, when I saw the container of Malted Milk at the store, I thought blending up some Chocolate Malts for Thirsty Thursday would be a great summertime drink. Some people don’t like the added calories of added malt to a shake, but it really does make the shake taste more chocolatey, and in moderation, it is a great treat!
Old Fashioned Chocolate Malt
2 – 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
2 Tbs Malted Milk
2 Tbs Chocolate Syrup
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 – 3/4 cup of milk
Put all the ingredients in the blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass, and garnish with whipped cream.


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Thirsty Thursday: Homemade Lemonade

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With the first official day of Summer upon us, I thought there is no better drink that represents summer than lemonade.

For this week’s Thirsty Thursday, it took a little bit of experimentation. I played around with some proportions, and have come up with the perfect mix of sugar, lemon juice, and ice cold water. This lemonade is not too tart and not to sweet.

The kids loved it and so did all the adults in the house.

Kick off to Summer Lemonade
1 cup of fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 10 lemons)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
4 additional cups of very cold water
Ice
Lemon slices for garnish

First squeeze the lemons straining any seeds or pulp. (Note: I used a very small strainer over a measuring cup as I squeezed lemons.)

Next, in a small sauce pan over low heat bring sugar and one cup water to a simmer stirring occasionally until sugar is completely dissolved (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Once sugar mixture is cooled, pour into a pitcher with lemon juice and stir until well combined. Finally, add remaining 4 cups of chilled water and ice. Pour into glasses and serve with lemon slices.

 

I was also thinking how this lemonade would be great with some iced tea mixed in for an Arnold Palmer.

Now back to your regularly scheduled summer.

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