In the glass

Drinks and Smoothies

Smoothies, lemonades, and warm mugs with measurements, not a splash of whatever is open.

A drink recipe still needs amounts. These use cups and tablespoons so the second glass tastes like the first.

Blend smoothies in the order the step gives. Liquid at the bottom of the blender moves the frozen fruit.

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High protein means the estimate is about 30g or more per serving. Vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, and lower-carb are applied only when the recipe is written to meet them.

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21 recipes

Drinks and Smoothies

Horchata

Rice and a cinnamon stick soak in cold water, then blend and strain into milk sweetened with sugar. A short warm-up of the cinnamon milk is the only time the stove is on.

28 min · Easy

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Glasses of deep red hibiscus drink over ice with lime wedges on the rims

Drinks and Smoothies

Agua de Jamaica

Dried hibiscus flowers simmer with cinnamon and ginger, then sweeten and chill into a deep red drink. Lime brightens the glass just before serving.

25 min · Easy

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Pitcher and glasses of amber sweet tea over ice with lemon slices and mint

Drinks and Smoothies

Southern Sweet Tea

Black tea steeps in hot water off the boil, then sugar dissolves and cold water stretches the pitcher. It chills and pours over plenty of ice with lemon.

15 min · Easy

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Drinks and Smoothies

Iced Coffee

Coffee steeps in hot water off the boil, then strains and pours over ice with milk and sugar. Brewing it strong makes up for the ice melting into the glass.

13 min · Easy

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Chai Latte

Black tea simmers with cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, then milk and sugar turn it into a warm latte. Each cup is strained so the spices stay in the pot and not in the mug.

17 min · Easy

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Tall glass of iced tea and lemonade with a lemon wheel and plenty of ice

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Arnold Palmer

Fresh-brewed black tea and lemon juice are sweetened, then cut with cold water and ice. The mix is half tea and half lemonade, poured over a full glass of ice.

15 min · Easy

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Glass of root beer float with vanilla ice cream, foam, whipped cream, and a cherry

Drinks and Smoothies

Root Beer Floats

Cold root beer is poured over vanilla ice cream so the foam rises up the glass. A pinch of salt, a little vanilla, whipped cream, and a cherry finish each float.

10 min · Easy

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Small glass cup of vanilla ice cream with espresso pooling around it and chopped chocolate on top

Drinks and Smoothies

Affogato

Hot espresso is poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream so the edges melt into the coffee. A little sugar, salt, vanilla, and chopped chocolate finish the cups.

10 min · Easy

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Drinks and Smoothies

Strawberry Milkshake

Vanilla ice cream, ripe strawberries, and cold milk blended into a thick shake. It is a diner milkshake, not a smoothie.

5 min · Easy

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Strawberry Lemonade

Fresh lemon juice and a quick strawberry puree stirred into a simple syrup. It is bright, not candy-sweet, and made to pour over ice.

20 min · Easy

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Drinks and Smoothies

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

A cold blended drink made with ripe banana, frozen strawberries, and yogurt. It comes together in a few minutes with a blender and everyday fridge staples.

5 min · Easy

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