Drink Recipes
Cantaloupe Gazpacho
Learn how to prepare this refreshing and tasty melon gazpacho recipe, perfect for the hottest days of summer. Ingredients and procedure.
Ingredients
- Half melon without seeds
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 onion or chive
- 1 cucumber
- 1 green pepper
- Half a loaf of stale bread
- Croutons (optional)
- Chopped serrano ham (optional)
- Apple vinager
- Olive oil
- Salt
How to cook cantaloupe gazpacho
- The first step is to peel all the vegetables and the melon. Chop the garlic clove very finely. We peel the onion or chive and also chop it. We reserve.
- Peel the cucumber and cut it into cubes or slices.
- We open the pepper in half, remove the seeds from inside and pour plenty of water. We cut into pieces.
- Peel the melon and cut it into medium-sized cubes.
Watermelon Gazpacho
Learn how to prepare this refreshing and tasty watermelon gazpacho recipe, perfect for the hottest days of summer. Ingredients and procedure.
Ingredients
- 500 grams of peeled and seeded watermelon
- 600 grams of tomatoes (preferably ripe)
- 50 grams of stale bread
- 1 green pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 onion or chive
- Apple vinager
- Olive oil
- Salt
How to cook watermelon gazpacho
- We cut the pepper in half, remove the seeds and pour plenty of water. We cut into pieces and reserve.
- We peel the garlic and cut it into slices. We do the same with the onion or chives. We save for later use.
- We wash and peel the tomatoes. It is important that they are ripe to facilitate crushing.
- We peel and cut the watermelon. It is important to remove all the seeds and leave it well cleaned before putting it in the blender.
Strawberry gazpacho
Learn how to prepare this refreshing and tasty strawberry gazpacho recipe perfect for the hottest days of summer. Ingredients and procedure.
Ingredients
- 500 grams of strawberries
- 500 grams of tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- Half an onion (optional)
- 50 grams of breadcrumbs (optional)
- Apple vinager
- Olive oil
- Salt
How to cook strawberry gazpacho
- Wash the tomatoes and chop them into small pieces. If the skin is not very thick, it is not necessary to peel them. We reserve.
- Peel the onion and garlic clove and chop them. We save for later use.
- Cut the sides of the cucumber, peel and cut into slices. We reserve with the rest of the vegetables.
- Cut the pepper in half, remove the seeds and pour plenty of water. We cut the pepper into pieces.
Beetroot gazpacho
We teach you step by step how to prepare this simple beetroot gazpacho recipe for hot summer days. Ingredients and procedure.
Ingredients
- 1kg of ripe gazpachero tomatoes
- 2 cooked or raw beets
- Half onion or spring onion
- 1 cucumber
- half green pepper
- Apple vinager
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt
How to cook beetroot gazpacho
- If we have chosen raw beets, the first step is to cook them. We cut the stem of the beet and put the pieces in a saucepan or pot with water. Let cook for about 40 minutes. To check if they are done we can prick them with a cutlery.
- We wash the tomatoes with plenty of water and cut them into pieces. If the skin of the tomato is thin, there is no need to peel them.
- Peel the cucumber and cut it into cubes. We reserve.
- We open the pepper in half, remove the seeds and wash with water. We cut the pepper into pieces.
Andalusian gazpacho
We show you how to prepare an authentic Andalusian gazpacho. It is one of the most popular summer recipes of Spanish gastronomy.
Ingredients
- 1kg ripe pear tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 green pepper
- 1 cucumber
- 1/4 onion (optional)
- 150 grams of bread (preferably just the crumb)
- Sherry vinager
- 100 ml olive oil
- Salt
How to cook andalusian gazpacho
- The first step is to wash and peel all the vegetables. We cut the tips of the cucumber and peel it. For greater ease we can use a vegetable peeler. Once well peeled, we cut it into slices. We reserve in a large container where we will later crush the mixture.
- We wash the tomatoes well and cut them into quarters. We keep them with the cucumber.
- We peel the garlic clove. We remove the center so that it does not repeat and we chop it. We repeat the process, but this time with the onion. We reserve in the container with the rest of the already cleaned and peeled vegetables.
- We open the cucumber in half, remove the seeds from inside and clean it with plenty of water. Next we cut it and add it to the bowl.
Ajoblanco from Malaga
We show you how to prepare ajoblanco malagueño, a traditional recipe originally from Andalusia. This refreshing dish is perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- 200 grams of raw almonds
- 20 grams of bread crumb
- 100 ml olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 liter of very cold water
- Salt
How to cook ajoblanco from malaga
- If the almonds are not peeled, we put them in a strainer and soak them with boiling water in a pot about 3 times. This trick allows you to remove the skins of the almonds easily.
- If the bread has a crust, we remove it. We are only interested in the breadcrumbs.
- Peel the 2 garlics. If you really like the flavor of garlic, you can use 3 or 4 garlic cloves. It is important to know that then the flavor will be very powerful.
- We add all the ingredients into a mixing glass. We also add a little water, about 100-200 ml and reserve the rest for later. We also add the olive oil, a little vinegar and a pinch of salt.
Banana Kiwi Smoothie
Learn how to prepare a delicious banana and kiwi smoothie or smoothie. It is very simple to prepare and the flavor is exquisite. Are you going to miss it?
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 yellow or green kiwi
- 100 ml of milk
- 4-5 ice cubes
- Sugar or honey to taste (optional)
- a squeeze of lemon
- a pinch of cinnamon
How to cook banana kiwi smoothie
- The first step is to choose the fruit that we are going to use. I have used a very ripe and sweet banana, which has saved me from adding honey or additional sugar. In the case of kiwi, I have opted for the yellow variety since they are juicier and sweeter. However, you can also use a green kiwi.
- Peel the banana and cut it into medium-sized portions. It is important to cut the fruit a little before blending it to avoid large lumps remaining in the fruit smoothie. Add it to the mixer or blender.
- We repeat the process, now with the kiwi. We peel it, chop it and add it to the blender. To peel it, it is advisable to cut it in half and remove the inside with a spoon.
- We add a splash of lemon to the blender, which will highlight the flavor of the banana and kiwi. Optionally we add a little sugar, honey or sweetener. I have chosen not to add sugar since the yellow kiwis and ripe banana already give the smoothie or shake a sweet touch.
Plum smoothie
Learn how to prepare a simple but exquisite plum smoothie recipe. Relieve the heat while eating a very nutritious and healthy smoothie.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe red plums
- 100 ml of milk
- 50 grams of ice
- Sugar to taste (optional)
- honey (optional)
How to cook plum smoothie
- The first step is to choose the plums. On this occasion I have opted for the red variety and for some that were quite ripe since they are sweeter that way and there is no need to add additional sugar.
- Wash the plums abundantly, remove the stone from the inside and cut them into fear-sized pieces to avoid excess lumps in the smoothie.
- We introduce the 100 ml of milk (whole or semi-skimmed) and the pieces of fruit into the glass of the blender or blender.
- We beat all the ingredients for a few seconds until we obtain a homogeneous mixture.
mango lassi
Learn how to prepare a mango lassi, a yogurt-based smoothie originally from India. Relieve the heat while enjoying its Asian flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 handle
- 2 yogurts or kefir
- 400 ml whole milk
- 2 cardamom seeds or ground
- A pinch of turmeric
- Sugar to taste (optional)
How to cook mango lassi
- The first step is the most important. Choose a good ripe and sweet mango as it will be the predominant flavor of our yogurt smoothie.
- We peel the mango and cut it into cubes. We add the pieces to the blender.
- We put the kefir or the yogurts inside the blender glass. We have opted for natural yogurts. However, you can also use Greek yogurt, which gives the lassi a creamier touch.
- We add the cardamom with the rest of the ingredients. If we opt for the seeds, it is important to know that the skins will remain in the smoothie.
Peach and pear smoothie
Try our exquisite peach and pear smoothie and refresh yourself on the hottest days of summer. We show you the ingredients and the step by step.
Ingredients
- 2 pears
- 1 yellow peach
- 100 ml of cow's milk
- 50 grams of ice
- A little cinnamon (optional)
How to cook peach and pear smoothie
- The first step is to wash the pieces of fruit that we are going to use, in this case the pears and the peach. It is important to wash them very well since we will not peel them, we will grind them with the skin.
- Next we remove the peach pit and the pear core. Cut the fruit into medium pieces.
- We put the fruit pieces into the blender and add the 100 ml of cow's milk.
- We beat all the ingredients for a few seconds until there is a homogeneous mixture.
Peach Smoothie
The peach smoothie is perfect to prepare with peaches that are already overcooked. Learn how to prepare it step by step and refresh yourself on summer days.
Ingredients
- 3 peaches
- 200 ml. milk
- 50 grams of ice
- 1 mint leaf (optional)
How to cook peach smoothie
- The first step is to choose the fruit. The best option is to choose ripe peaches as it will give the smoothie a sweeter touch.
- Next we chop the peaches. We can prepare the smoothie with or without the skin. If you decide not to peel them, it is important to wash them well. This way the skin will have a softer texture.
- We add the peach pieces to the blender along with the 200 ml of milk.
- We beat all the ingredients until we obtain a homogeneous mixture.
Homemade lemonade with mint
Drinking lemonade is one of the best ways to withstand the intense summer heat. Learn how to prepare a delicious natural homemade lemonade step by step.
Ingredients
- 4 lemons
- 400 milliliters of cold water
- 350 grams of ice cubes
- 50 grams of sugar
- 6 sprigs of peppermint or mint
How to cook homemade lemonade with mint
- Peel the lemons trying to remove all the white part of the lemon segments since this area of the lemon tends to be bitter. We try to get as many seeds as we can.
- We add the lemon pieces to the blender and add 200 milliliters of water (we will add the remaining 200 later). We blend everything with the blender until it becomes a paste.
- At that point. We can optionally strain the juice to remove any pieces of skin and seeds that may remain. I personally do not usually strain lemon juice since the pulp contains most of the lemon's properties.
- Add the 50 grams of sugar. If you really like sweet you can add more. If you want to prepare a lemonade without sugar you can add honey or agave syrup. We add the ice cubes and stir everything with the blender at maximum power.