Sherbet Punch

This punch has long been an LDS party favorite. We served a version of this punch at our wedding in August 1987. We brought it back for Casey's Eagle Court of Honor in August 2009.

2 Liters Sprite/7-Up/Gingerale
1 Gallon Juice (limeade, lemonade, cranberry juice, etc)
1/2 Gallon Sherbet (in flavor of choice that blends well with juice flavor)

Mix soda and juice together in punch bowl. Add scoops of sherbet. Stir and serve immediately.

Strawberry Aqua Fresca

This is a popular drink at Pancho Villa, our favorite burrito place in downtown San Mateo.

4 cups water
1/3 cups sugar
6 cups hulled strawberries
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)

Combine water and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Place strawberries in a blender and process until smooth. Combine sugar-water, strawberry puree and lime juice. Stir well.
Yield: 8 cups
71 calories in 1 1/3 cups

Pineapple Lassi

This is a popular beverage at Indian restaurants and we were thrilled when we found the following recipe.

2 cups vanilla low-fat yogurt
1 cup canned crushed pineapple, undrained
1/4 cup light coconut milk
1/8-1/4 tsp ground ginger
6 ice cubes

Combine all ingredients in blender. Process until well blended. Serve immediately.
Yield: 3-1 1/2 cup servings
177 Calories

For a more traditional Indian beverage, substitute mango (fresh or frozen) for the pineapple.