This next weekend I am planning a trip home to visit with my sister and her family for the weekend.  It was her birthday last week, and her husband’s is next week.  Their anniversary happens to fall in between as well.  Needless to say, it’s a busy month!  I thought that besides visiting, I would watch their 15 month old son for the evening so they can have a little fun for a change.  To celebrate their birthdays, Saturday they are planning a barbecue and I couldn’t think of a better thing to bring than some of Torani’s recipes.  These recipes look like they'd be the perfect mix with fresh berries and fruit.  My sister will be excited because her mother-in-law always sends a bag of berries home with them when they come to visit.  Now she'll be able to find another great use for them.  A person can only eat so many pies and cobblers!  We’ll probably need to make a few modifications to accommodate for everyone’s likings, but all in all, I think these drinks are going to be a hit!  If you don’t mind me asking, I’d love a few suggestions for the party!  You can email me at support3@jlhufford.com with comments or recipes you’ve tried!  Thanks!

Simply Strawberry:  2 Cups Ice, 2oz. Torani Strawberry Puree Blend, 4oz. Water.

Divine Berry Smoothie:  2 Cups Ice, 1oz. Torani Mixed Berry Puree Blend, 3/4oz. Torani Amaretto Syrup, 4oz. Milk.

Real Raspberry Tea Freeze:  2 Cups Ice, 2ox. Torani Raspberry Puree Blend, 4o. Brewed Tea, Chilled.

*Blend ingredients in blender until smooth.  Yields one 16oz. drink.

ENJOY!!

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