Cuisinart CB-18BKSS CB-18BKSS Manual - Page 11

ORANGE MANGO PEACH FRAPPÉ Make orange juice ice cubes ahead of time and be ready to make frappes and smoothies whenever you want a refreshing treat. Makes 4 servings 3 ⁄4 cup orange juice 2 mangoes, cut into cubes 3 ⁄4 cup peach slices (may use frozen) 1⁄ 2 cup peach or apricot nectar or juice 1⁄4 cup lime juice 1⁄ 2 cup white grape juice Orange slices and fresh mint for garnish Freeze orange juice in ice cube trays ( 3⁄4 cup will make 7-8 standard ice cubes). Place ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Cover blender jar. Set on Speed 18 and blend until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Turn blender off. Serve immediately in chilled glasses garnished with orange slices and fresh mint sprigs. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 135 (3% from fat) • carb 35g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 23mg • fiber 3g Note: For a frappé with a kick, substitute vodka or light rum for the white grape juice. MOCHA FRAPPÉ Why go out for special coffee drinks when you can prepare them easily at home in your Cuisinart® Blender Makes 2 servings 8 ounces espresso or double strength coffee, chilled* 1⁄4 cup chocolate sauce 2 tablespoons flavored syrup - vanilla, hazelnut, almond, raspberry, etc. 15 ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover blender jar. Set on Speed 18 and blend until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Serve immediately in tall glasses. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream if desired. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 138 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 0g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 37mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g For a creamy frappé, add 2 tablespoons half-and-half before blending. *May be prepared from instant espresso powder. FROSTY FRESH STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS These are best made with summertime fresh strawberries. You may vary your fruit to make other flavors such as mango, watermelon or fresh peach. Makes 4 servings 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (2 cups) 3 ounces Tequila (6 T) 2 ounces Triple Sec or Cointreau (4 T) 2 ounces fresh lime juice (4 T) 3 tablespoons superfine sugar 2 cups ice cubes Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Set on Speed 18. Blend until thick and smooth, about 30 to 40 seconds. Pour into stemmed glasses and serve. May be garnished with a whole strawberry and a slice of lime. Nutritional information per serving: Calories 193 (2% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 1g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 21mg • fiber 2g Note: For an alcohol-free Margarita, substitute 5 ounces fruit juice such as cranberry juice for the Tequila and Triple Sec. 11