Smith Dairy Products Company, the leading regional maker of dairy products, beverages, and ice cream, has developed a delicious way to beat the summer heat when entertaining: a party- perfect recipe for non-alcoholic Strawberry Frozen Moo-garitas.

"For poolside fun, patio parties, or elegant evening soirees, Strawberry Moo-garitas are the ideal party dessert," said Penny Baker, Director of Marketing at Smith Dairy. "They're fun, colorful, and easy to make, so you'll have plenty of time to join in the festivities."

Nationwide, strawberry is the third most popular ice cream flavor, just behind vanilla and chocolate. Ruggles(R) offers strawberry fans three ways to enjoy the flavor: Ruggles(R) Strawberry Premium Ice Cream, Ruggles(R) Strawberry Churned Premium Light Ice Cream, and new Ruggles(R) Strawberry Premium Frozen Yogurt.

Ruggles(R) Frozen Strawberry Moo-garitas can be found in the recipe section of Smith Dairy's Web site, www.smithdairy.com.

  Ruggles(R) Frozen Strawberry Moo-garitas

  4 cups               Ruggles(R) Strawberry Premium Ice Cream*
  1 10-12-oz. can      Frozen, non-alcoholic margarita mix
  1 quart              Strawberries, thinly sliced
  8                    Whole strawberries, set aside from quart, for garnish
  1/2                  Lime, thinly sliced, for garnish
  1/2 cup              Coarse sugar, to coat rims of serving glasses

1. Mix slightly softened Ruggles(R) Strawberry Premium Ice Cream with 1 cup of slightly thawed frozen margarita mix. Cover and put in freezer until needed.

2. Set aside eight nice, whole strawberries for garnish. Thinly slice remainder of strawberries and combine with remaining frozen margarita mix. Cover and chill in refrigerator.

3. To coat the rims of serving glasses with coarse sugar to resemble the salt on margarita glasses: rub the rims with a cut lime or dip the rims in a little lime juice or water. Then dip the rims in the sugar. Set aside.

4. To serve: layer strawberry mixture with ice cream mixture. Thickness of layers will depend on the type of serving dish. You may substitute any parfait glass or ice cream sundae dish if you prefer not to use margarita glasses.

5. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and/or a very thin slice of lime.

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 208 Calories; 6g Fat (33.0% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 19mg Cholesterol;40mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1 Other Carbohydrate

*May substitute Ruggles(R) Strawberry Churned Premium Light Ice Cream or Ruggles(R) Strawberry Premium Frozen Yogurt.

About Smith Dairy Products Company

Family-owned since 1909 and headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, with production facilities in Ohio and Indiana, Smith Dairy Products Company (www.smithdairy.com) manufactures a full line of quality dairy, beverage, ice cream, and foodservice products. From Ruggles(R) Premium Ice Cream and the Moovers(R) line of ultra-pasteurized single-serve milk to SMITH'S milk in the distinctive Yellow Super Jug(R), Smith Dairy assures its customers the freshest and highest-quality products.

Source: Smith Dairy Products Company

Web site: http://www.smithdairy.com/