Summertime Blender Drinks

Some like their drinks shaken or stirred. But this summer, to ward off the hot, hazy and humid weather, how about something cold…ice cold. James Beard-honored mixologist Kim Haasarud shared a couple of her recipes with PIX Morning News’ Lisa Mateo.

In the new book 101 Blender Drinks (Wiley & Sons), Kim whips up a tantalizing menu of cool concoctions that range from classic daiquiris to exotic batidas to frozen champagne cocktails to non-alcoholic fresh fruit smoothies and coffee drinks. “Summer in a glass” is just a pulse of the blender away.

Try these two recipes she made on our show.

Summer Melon Margarita
2 oz 1800 Silver
0.75 oz Cointreau
1 cup fresh seasonal melon chunks
2 basil leaves, 1 for garnish (optional)
1 oz lime juice
1.5 oz Agave nectar

Directions: Combine all the ingredients in a blender cup and blend until smooth. Add about a half cup of ice and blend until smooth. Pour contents into cocktail glass and garnish with basil leaf.

Red, White & Blue Freeze
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
Whipped cream
Extra berries, for garnish

Directions: Combine all the ingredients in a blender cup and blend until smooth. Add a few cubes of ice and a splash of milk. Blend until smooth. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and additional berries.