Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie Cocktail

2 cups fresh strawberries

1/2 fresh pineapple

2 cups fresh lemonade

3 cups crushed ice

3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup raspberry vodka (any brand)
1 cup sauvignon blanc (any brand)

Remove skin off pineapple and chop into small pieces. Combine the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.

Serve immediately.

Tropical Sunrise

Primary Benefits*:

This island concoction packs lots of easily absorbed energy and a mighty punch of valuable vitamins and minerals, especially vitamins A/B/C, Folate, Copper, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Niacin. The combo could help with proper bodily function, healthy weight gain or weight loss (depending on goal), digestion issues, blood sugar stability, increased immunity, and several other features. It is worth learning more about Coconut itself by clicking here. 

*based on information gathered at OrganicFacts.net

Juice Recipe:
1 coconut (flesh and juice)

1/2 pineapple

1 mango

3 kiwi

1 banana

There are several youtube videos on how best to open and utilize the flesh and fluid of a coconut if you do not have prior experience.

I happen to use the Breville Juicer listed in my "Great Gadgets" section above to produce this juice.   

Serve immediately for greatest nutritional benefit.

Makes approx. 40 oz.

(3 to 4 servings)