Blackberry Margaritas

1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries (if frozen, thaw)1/4 cup tequila2 tablespoons orange liqueur1/4 cup lime juice2 cups crushed ice Lime or orange juiceBlend berries and juice in blender for 10 to 12 seconds. Add remaining ingredients and blend until ice is almost smooth.Moisten rim of 2 (12-ounce) glasses with lime or orange juice and dip in sugar.Pour blended mixture into prepared glasses and serve immediatelyMakes 2 (12-ounce) servings.

Puerto Rican Rum Punch

1 cup water12 cloves2 cinnamon sticks1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled1 (15-ounce) can cream of coconut1 (12-ounce) can NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk1 cup rumGround cinnamon (optional)

Place water, cloves, cinnamon sticks and ginger in small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat; cover. Cool for 15 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger piece.

Place cream of coconut, evaporated milk, rum and cooled spice water in blender container; cover. Blend for about 30 seconds or until well blended. Refrigerate in glass container or bottle for at least 2 hours or until well chilled. Shake well before pouring.To Serve: Serve in aperitif glasses for a 2-ounce serving. Sprinkle with cinnamon powder if desired.Makes 20 (2-ounce) servings.

Tip: Place a cinnamon stick in the bottled coquito for extra spice.

Pineapple Coconut Piña Colada

1 (11.5-ounce) can pineapple coconut nectar, chilled1 (6-ounce) can pineapple juice, chilled1 cup piña colada mix, chilled (with or without alcohol)3 cups ice cubesPlace all ingredients in blender; cover. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Serve immediately.Makes 4 servings.

Grapefruit Sangria

4 cups white or pink grapefruit juice, chilled3 cups Riesling wine1 1/2 cups ginger ale, chilledCombine ingredients in a large pitcher and mix well. Serve over ice.Makes 8 1/2 cups.

Frosty Strawberry Margaritas

1 pint (2 cups) strawberry fat free sorbet 2 cups ice cubes 1 (12-ounce) can Evaporated Fat Free Milk 2 tablespoons (1 shot) tequila (optional) Juice from lime Granulated sugar Strawberry and fresh lime slices

Place sorbet, ice, evaporated milk, tequila and lime juice in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.Dip rims into water; dip into sugar and shake off excess. Pour margarita mixture into glasses. Serve with strawberry and lime slices.

Makes 4 servings.