Best Tropical Chiller Recipes

SPICY TROPICAL COOLERS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2/3 cup sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced, plus more for garnish
2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups orange-flavored vodka
1 cup mango nectar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 to 5 limes)
Pineapple and mango chunks, for garnish

Steps:

Make the jalapeno syrup: Bring the sugar, 2/3 cup water and half of the jalapeno slices to a simmer in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, muddle the remaining jalapeno slices in a large liquid measuring cup with a wooden spoon. Add the pineapple juice; let sit while the syrup cools.
Strain the jalapeno syrup and pineapple juice mixture into a pitcher. Stir in the vodka, mango nectar and lime juice and refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour into ice-filled glasses; garnish with skewers of pineapple, jalapeno and mango.

TROPICAL CHILLER

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This tropical fruit drink is wonderfully refreshing. This really is not a Breakfast drink, its more of a fruit slushy. If you add protein powder and/or prepared oatmeal, it can be a nice filling beverage you can have in the morning that will last till lunch.

Provided by Barbara Kavorkian

Categories Other Breakfast

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 medium banana frozen and in chunks
1/3 c pineapple juice
1/2 c strawberries frozen
1 c plain yogurt, low fat
1 c canned pineapple chunks with juice (about 1/4 c juice)
1 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pkg splenda (optional)
1 Tbsp flax (optional)
1 Tbsp wheat germ (optional)
6 ice cubes

Steps:

1. Place half of each ingredient in a blender; adding half of strawberries one at a time, cover and process until blended. Repeat with rest of ingredients; pulsing to break up strawberries and combine. Add ice and pulse to crush into smoothie. Pour into glasses.

TROPICAL COOLER

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With only four simple ingredients, this refreshing punch is easy to stir up in just 10 minutes. I served it at a party for my son, and everyone liked the slightly tart flavor. -Robin Werner, Brush Prairie, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice, chilled
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
1 cup chilled tropical fruit punch
1 cup chilled orange juice
Assorted fresh fruit or edible flowers, optional

Steps:

Just before serving, combine the first 4 ingredients in a punch bowl. If desired, garnish with fruit or edible flowers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CREAMY LIME CHILLER

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This frosty refresher from field editor Maria Regakis of Somerville, Massachusetts hits the spot. Neither too sweet nor too tart, this pretty pick-me-up will perk up any special occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 cup milk
1 cup lime sherbet
1/4 cup thawed limeade concentrate
Yellow food coloring, optional

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges