Raspberry Daiquiris

For this challenge, we stopped by a local market and bought some fresh raspberries. They were so yummy to snack on until we found "the" recipe to make. We decided to make a fresh raspberry daiquiri, virgin of course. The kids had a great time making them and blending up all the ingredients. We learned a few things from this project:

1) When the recipe calls for juice concentrate, don't try to invent your own.

2) This probably wasn't the best recipe for a "fresh fruit" challenge.

3) Sugar isn't necessarily the cure-all like we thought it might be.

Having said that, Brandon LOVED it and drank most of the batch that we made. He apparently doesn't have much for taste buds. Kelsie decided that she didn't like the seeds from the raspberries (we probably should have sifted it through first). Wally said it was OK, but wouldn't have another glass. It was too tart for me, even with all the extra sugar in it. So, unfortunately we didn't have a great experience with this one. I think we'll try it again with the right ingredients and perhaps some frozen fruit like the recipe calls for. Here's the recipe if anyone is interested:

Raspberry Daiquiris
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book

1/3 cup frozen limeade or lemonade concentrate
10-ounce package frozen red raspberries and, if desired, 1/3 cup sifted powedered sugar
2/3 cup rum (optional)
2 1/2 to 3 cups ice cubes

In a blender container combine limeade or lemonade concentrate, rum (again, optional), and fruit. Cover and blend till smooth. With blender running, add ice cubes, 1 at a time, through opening in lid. Blend till slushy. Makes 6 4-ounce servings.