Frozen Coffee Banana After Dinner Drink

08 Coffee Banana After Dinner Drink -8128

This is a nice and refreshing after dinner drink/dessert. Or, why not have it with your breakfast? If you like, you can also add a few tablespoons of Kahlua Coffee Liqueur (or any other liqueur that you like), or maybe even some Rum?

Serve as part of a menu together with:
Starter: Stuffed Marinated Courgette Rolls
Main Course: Balsamic Chicken with Fruity Quinoa

Serves 4

50 ml frozen espresso coffee (pour into an ice cube tray and freeze)
1 medium size frozen banana (cut into pieces and freeze)
300 ml Greek Yogurt, low fat
100 ml milk
5-6 large ice cubes

  1. Mix all ingredients in a blender.
  2. Enjoy!

Mint Lemonade Drink

lemonade

Why not start the evening with a refreshing summer drink!? This one will certainly put you in the mood, with or without vodka!

Serve as part of a menu with:
-Main course: Salmon with Piperade Basquaise and Cheddar-Quinoa
-Dessert: Vanilla-Crème Fraiche with Balsamico and Berries

Yields 1 L

250 ml caster sugar
250 ml fresh juice from lemon
1 large package of mint (100 g), roughly chopped, keep a few leaves for decoration
optional: vodka

1. Start off making the sugar syrup by bringing sugar and 250 ml water to the boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool.
2. Place the lemon juice in a large pitcher. Add 500 ml water, about 250 ml sugar sirup and chopped mint. Refrigerate and let infuse for about 2 hours.
3. Take out and sieve the lemonade. Keep refrigerated until use. Serve with ice and mint leaves, and a bit of vodka if you like.