California Smoothie

Smoothies of all sort – alcoholic and non-alcoholic- have become immensely popular in the last two or three years. The secret of success is to blend then or medium speed until just smooth.

Ingredients:

1 banana, peeled and thinly sliced

60g/2 oz strawberries

90g/ 3 oz stones date

4½ tsp clear honey

250ml/ 9 fl oz orange juice

4-6 crushed ice cubes

Method:

1. Put the banana, strawberries, dates and honey into a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Add the orange juice and crushed ice cubes and blend again until smooth. Pour into a chilled Collin glass.