American · No-cook
Fresh lemonade by the pitcher
Lemon juice, water and sugar make a simple pitcher drink. Dissolving the sugar first avoids a gritty layer at the bottom.
American · FROM THE FDR RECIPES KITCHEN
Raspberry and blackberry juice smoothie
A bright, pourable berry drink made with cranberry and apple juice. It has no dairy or banana, so expect a lighter texture than a breakfast shake.
Make it at home.
Ingredients
Step by step
Step 1
Check the berries and rinse fresh fruit gently. Add both juices to a blender, followed by the berries.
Step 2
Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary.
Step 3
Taste, then divide among four small glasses. For a seedless drink, pass it through a fine sieve before serving.
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About this recipe
Language and instructions updated from the FDR Recipes archive. Metric measures are approximate unless weights are specified.
Edited for PotusPlate, October 2026. This home adaptation has not yet been kitchen-tested. The archive photograph illustrates the earlier version.
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