Orange Juice Smoothie

This was my children's favorite orange juice recipe when they were growing up. Whenever I heard the blender running I was sure that someone was in the kitchen making their orange smoothie.

1/2 large can concentrated orange juice
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
8 large ice cubes

Mix all but the ice cubes on high in the blender. After sugar is mixed well add ice cubes and blend until smooth.

Strawberry Smoothie

I love to have a smoothie for breakfast and here is an easy one to make in the blender.

1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
1 6-ounce carton of fat free strawberry yogurt
1/2 to 1 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
sweetener to taste

Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth. Serve garnished with Cool Whip.

Party Punch

This is a great punch to serve to company during the holidays.

2 cups water
1 1/2 cup sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
3 cups cranberry juice
2 1/2 cups orange juice
1 cup lemon juice
1 liter of lemon-lime soda pop

Combine first 3 ingredients in a saucepan and simmer 10 minutes. Set aside in the refrigerator overnight. At serving time remove cinnamon sticks and combine syrup with chilled juices and soda pop.