Watermelon Margaritas

4 Dulcinea Watermelon Stars
1/4 cup frozen Dulcinea Watermelon chunks
1/2 cup frozen strawberry pieces
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup thawed frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tbsp. simple syrup* or sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
Dash liquid hot sauce (optional)
2/3 cup chilled tequila or Safeway Club Soda
6 tbsp. chilled orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec) or orange juice

*To make simple syrup combine equal parts water and sugar stirred over heat and brought to a boil, then cooled to room temperature.Steps (Watermelon Margaritas)  

In a food processor combine watermelon, strawberries, 2 tbsp. lime juice, orange juice concentrate, simple syrup, salt, and hot sauce. Whirl until mixture forms a smooth slush. (To make ahead and store up to 2 weeks, scoop slush into a resealable freezer bag and seal. When ready to use, let stand at room temperature to soften.)

In a small bowl, mix together tequila, remaining 6 tbsp. lime juice, and the orange liqueur; keep cold.

Into each chilled margarita glass (at least 3/4-cup size) mound about 1/4 of the watermelon-strawberry slush. In each glass, pour 1/4 tequila mixture over the slush.

Garnish each glass with a watermelon star on a skewer. Dip star in drink to muddle between sips.

4  Servings

Tropical Runner

1 banana

1 8 ounce canned crushed pineapple in juice

1/2 cup pina colada, liquid mix

1/2 cup orange sherbet

2 cups ice

Cut the banana in half and slice two 3/4" slices from the middle of the banana and set aside for garnish.Put the rest of the banana and the remaining ingredients into a blender in the order listed.  Blend on high speed for 15-30 seconds or until the drink is smooth and creamy.  Add the banana slices to the top of each drink as a garnish.

2  Servings

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

1 cup ice, crushed
1 cup soymilk, Very Vanilla Silk brand, add more if needed
1 cup vanilla yogurt
2 bananas, sliced, frozen
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 tablespoon Splenda (optional)

Mix in blender until smooth.

2 Servings