Starry Ice Beverage Cooler Recipes

STRAWBERRY-MINT COOLER

Steps:

• In food processor, process 4 cups of the strawberries and the sugar with on-and-off motions until smooth.
• Pour pureed strawberries into large pitcher. Slice remaining 1 cup strawberries; set aside.
• Just before serving, stir in ice, carbonated beverage, sliced strawberries and mint.

APRICOT COOLER

Steps:

• In 2 1/2- to 3-quart nonmetal pitcher or punch bowl, mix apricot nectar and lemonade concentrate. If desired, refrigerate until serving time.
• Just before serving, gently stir in carbonated beverage. Serve over ice.

GRAPEFRUIT CITRUS COOLER

Steps:

• In large punch bowl or pitcher, combine juices and sugar; mix well.
• Just before serving, add club soda; stir gently. Serve over ice.

STARRY ICE BEVERAGE COOLER

Steps:

• Open milk carton completely at top; wash inside. Wash plastic bottle inside and out; remove any labels. Place plastic bottle in center of milk carton. Fill milk carton with ice cubes.
• Arrange lemon peel, cranberries and herbs among ice cubes toward sides of milk carton. Tape top of bottle to milk carton to keep it from floating. Fill milk carton with water (do not fill bottle).
• Freeze about 24 hours or until firm. Peel off milk carton. To use, place beverage cooler in deep tray. Fill bottle with beverage, using a funnel.