Styling and photography by Devorah Applegrad

I’m the griller in our family (because I want to be, not because my husband can’t!), so let’s be honest, this one is really for me to sip while I’m out it in the heat. I’ve been a Ceres fan since I took their juice boxes to camp as a kid, but any juice works well here.

SERVES 6–8

• 32 oz (910 g) frozen strawberries
• 4 cups fruit juice of choice (Ceres juices are my favorite, but white grape juice, peach grape juice, or even apple juice works great)
• ½ lime
• 2–4 Tbsp maple syrup, to taste
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
• ½ cup rum (optional)
• watermelon sticks and mint leaves, for garnish (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Pour into glasses and garnish with watermelon sticks and mint leaves, if desired.

Note: This recipe calls for the intact fruit, peel and all! Lime has very little pith and usually no seeds. Adding the fruit and not just the juice will really amp up the flavor in a big way.

(Originally featured in Family Table, Issue 857)