Fruity Rice Krispies Kebabs

Fruity Rice Krispies Kebabs

3 Tb. butter
4 cups (10 oz.) mini marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
1 flavored drink packet (choose your favorite fruit flavor)
2 Tb. colored sprinkles
Fresh cut fruit and berries of choice
Wooden Skewers

Spray a 9 X 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

In a saucepan, melt the butter and marshmallows over medium heat. Once melted add the drink powder and stir until dissolved.

Remove from heat and add the Rice Krispies. Stir until coated.

Spoon the Rice Krispies mixture into the prepared pan. Press firmly with wax paper.

Once cooled, use small cookie cutters to cut the Rice Krispies Treats into fun shapes.

Pour the sprinkles on a small plate and press the top of each cutout into the sprinkles.

Slide the treats onto skewers with fresh cut fruit and berries.

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Pitcher Cocktail Recipe: Strawberry Basil Margaritas

Strawberry Basil Margaritas 

1 can (12 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate
10 strawberries (or 12 if you're using smaller ones from the farmer's market or your backyard.)
8 basil leaves
2 to 2 1/2 cups tequila (gold or silver)

Empty the limeade concentrate into a pitcher. Add 2 1/2 cans of water and 1 1/2 (18 ounces, or 2 1/4 cups) cans of tequila (or a bit less, if you don't want your drinks to be quite as strong).

Hull the strawberries, slice lengthwise, and add to the pitcher. Crumple the basil a little in your hands (this will help the basil flavor release into the drink) and add it to the pitcher, too. Place the pitcher, covered, in the fridge overnight, or for at least four hours.

When you remove the pitcher from the fridge, your margaritas will be a lovely pale pink color. Now all you have to do is serve them and wait for the compliments to pour in.

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