Cool down with 5 fruity drinks

Peach-Banana Smoothie

Serves 4

Place 2 peeled, sliced peaches, 2 bananas, 27 oz. orange juice and 12 ice cubes in a blender and mix until smooth. Serve in tall glasses.

Choose the best fruit. Pick the ripest peaches you can find for the sweetest flavor.

Watermelon Lemonade

Courtesy of National Watermelon Promotion Board
Serves 4

Place 6 cups watermelon cubes (seeds removed), 1/4 cup raspberries and 1 cup cold water in a blender, cover and mix until smooth. Strain into a pitcher. Stir in 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 cup lemon juice until sugar dissolves. Refrigerate 1 hour, stir again and serve in frosted glasses.

Sweeten to taste. Adjust the amounts of sugar and lemon depending on how sweet you like this refreshing drink.