Banana Daiquiri & Passion

The summer is really heating up now - even here in Southern California, so I thought I would include two recipes for blended ice drinks which are ideal on a hot, sunny afternoon. They are also great served as a dessert.

The Daiquiri contains alcohol, but Passion (a delicious fruity drink) does not - both will wow your barbecue guests, and they're very simple to make.

Banana Daiquiri

1 ounce Bacardi
1 ounce Pure Lemon Juice
1 ounce Sugar Syrup*
3/4 fresh Banana
Ice

1. Pour all the ingredients into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a serving glass.
4. Garnish with banana slice and a cherry
   

* To make the sugar syrup, mix equal parts of sugar and water. Boil until the sugar is dissolved. This can be stored in the refrigerator indefinitely.

Passion is a fruity, non-alcoholic blended drink that will make you think you are on a Caribbean island!

Passion

1 Banana
2 ounces Pineapple Juice
1 ounce Orange Juice
1 ounce Mango Juice
3 teaspoons Passion fruit pulp
Ice

1. Pour all the ingredients into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into a serving glass.
4. Garnish with banana and pineapple slice.