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Spiked Watermelon Lemon-Lime Cocktail

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It’s time for me to reveal one of summer’s best cocktails. I can’t keep it to myself any longer! It would be unfair of me not to share my super refreshing Spiked Watermelon Lemon-Lime Cocktail since the blazing heat of summer is trying to melt you.

For reals, why is it so incredibly hot this summer? This cocktail, an ideal drink after work or as a weekend refresher, is just what we need to hang on to summer and survive the sun’s scorching rays.

Plug in your blender or Vitamix and follow this super simple recipe.

Bright in flavor and color, this beauty is ready for a pageant crown and sash.
Bright in flavor and color, this beauty is ready for a pageant crown and sash.

I seriously hope you enjoy this drink since I broke my camera lens trying to get into place to shoot it. Yep, you read that right. So, I have two confessions. 1.) This photo was shot with my iPhone. 2.) I’m a total clutz. I blame it on my height. I’m about as graceful as a running giraffe.

Oh well. Cheers!

Spiked Watermelon Lemon-Lime Cocktail

It's a beauty and oh so refreshing! The watermelon is sweet and the lemonade with lime give it a citrus zing.

15 minPrep Time

15 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 c. seedless, cubed watermelon
  • 2 c. crushed ice
  • 1 1/2 c. lemonade
  • 1 1/2 oz. Pinnacle Cake Vodka
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 T sugar

Instructions

  1. Follow directions on lemonade concentrate can to make a pitcher of lemonade.
  2. Add all ingredients, except the sugar, into the blender and blend them until smooth.
  3. Pour in a sugar rimmed glass. (Use a small plate to roll a wet rimmed glass into the sugar.)
  4. Garnish with lime slice and/or watermelon slice.

Notes

Cube the watermelon in advance to save time.

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Nutrition

Calories

242 cal

Fat

1 g

Carbs

58 g

Protein

4 g
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5 Healthy Summer Smoothies

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Hosting a summer party but don’t just want to serve alcoholic drinks? Or maybe you’re looking for an alternative to your usual dash-and-go morning coffee routine. These 5 Healthy Summer Smoothies are the perfect solution to refresh your mornings and give you a natural energy jump start.

Bonus: You add servings of vitamins from produce to your diet. And if you’re making a cool fruit smoothie, there’s no need to heat up the kitchen during the dog days of summer. Fire up that blender and mix the following recipe ingredients until well blended.

Green Detox Smoothie

Full of antioxidants and vitamins, this detoxifying smoothie is the perfect start to the week.
Full of antioxidants and vitamins, this detoxifying smoothie is the perfect start to the week.

This refreshing green drink boosts your immune system. Spinach is considered an anti-cancer food.

  • 5.3 oz plain Greek nonfat yogurt
  • 1/2 cup low fat milk
  • 1 cup ice crushed
  • 1/4 cucumber cubed
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • Small handful fresh spinach leaves torn
  • Small handful of flat leaf parsley
  • 1 tbsp honey

 

Banana Blackberry Smoothie

Drop in a bunch of ripe blackberries into your smoothie mix. According to the Huffington Post article "Blackberry Facts: 10 Things You May Not Know About The Fruit," the dark fruit is high in bioflavonoids and Vitamin C, low in sodium, and only have 62 calories to a cup.
Drop in a bunch of ripe blackberries into your smoothie mix. According to the Huffington Post article “Blackberry Facts: 10 Things You May Not Know About The Fruit,” the dark fruit is high in bioflavonoids and Vitamin C, low in sodium, and only have 62 calories to a cup.
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup grape juice
  • 1 cup ice crushed
  • 1/2 of a banana
  • 1/2 cup fresh blackberries

 

Cantaloupe Mint Smoothie

You know what makes creating a smoothie for breakfast easier? Prepping the melon the night before so it can be easily added to the blender before you head off to work.
You know what makes creating a smoothie for breakfast easier? Prepping the melon the night before so it can be easily added to the blender before you start your day.
  • 2 cups cubed cantaloupe
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 5.3 oz plain Greek nonfat yogurt
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Small handful fresh mint torn
  • Small handful of flat leaf parsley

Raspberry Chocolate Vanilla Smoothie

It's dessert in a glass and well, it has fruit so it's healthy right? Of course! Top this Raspberry Chocolate Vanilla smoothie with extra milk chocolate chips. It's our secret!
It’s dessert in a glass and well, it has fruit so it’s healthy right? Of course! Top this Raspberry Chocolate Vanilla smoothie with extra milk chocolate chips. It’s our secret!
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 2 cups raspberries
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Raspberry Lemon Smoothie

www.onedelightfullife.com 5 Summer Smoothies Doesn't this smoothie look yummy? We'll take two please. Blend up this easy to make drink for a run-out-the-door breakfast or freeze a few to grab and go.
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5 Healthy Summer Smoothies
Yummy, right? We’ll take two please. Blend up this easy to make drink for a run-out-the-door sweet treat or to cool down after heating up outside.
5 Healthy Summer Smoothies

This thick base includes fresh, ripened fruit providing a dose of healthy vitamins to your diet. It's a great combination of sweet and tart.

5 minPrep Time

5 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 5.3 oz Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients into a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and serve cold.
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Nutrition

Calories

184 cal

Fat

2 g

Carbs

42 g

Protein

4 g
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