Strawberry

Try this healthful and satisfying drink in chilled glasses on a warm summer day.

Omit the alcohol for a kid-friendly drink.

For extra-slushy Margaritas, freeze the drinks in the blender jar at least thirty minutes and up to one hour; stir, if necessary, before serving. Instead of using salt, coat the glass rims with superfine sugar: Run a lime wedge along the rims to moisten, then dip them into a shallow saucer of sugar.

To get the most juice out of lemons, be sure they're at room temperature when you squeeze them.

This tastes like a thick, rich ice cream shake, but it's virtually fat-free.

Freezing the watermelon and strawberries before mixing the drink eliminates the need for ice  — and allows the fruit flavors to retain their full intensity.

If desired, the smoothie can be strained to remove the berry seeds, but the seeds contain lots of beneficial dietary fiber.

You may add 1/4 cup of lemon juice to this jam, right at the end, to give it a tart edge that sets off the flavor of the strawberries.