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Slow-Cooker Al Pastor Bowls
You'll love this easy version of a traditional Mexican favourite. Serve this al pastor bowl over rice or in tortillas...
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Blueberry Lime Slush
"My husband's family makes a cranberry beverage for the holidays. I changed it up and serve it this way in...
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Orange Juice Spritzer
"Here’s a zippy twist on regular orange juice. It is not too sweet and is refreshing with any breakfast or...
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Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade
"The nutrition department at my local hospital inspired me to create this refreshing summer sipper. I tweaked their recipe slightly...
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Honey-Citrus Iced Tea
"A frozen orange or lemon slice in the glass looks pretty and helps keep this refreshing punch nice and cold....
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Sweet Raspberry Tea
"You only need a handful of ingredients to stir together this refreshing spring sipper. Its brilliant colour and smile-fetching flavour...
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Sparkling Coconut Grape Juice
"This sparkling drink is a nice change of pace from lemonade and party punch. The lime, coconut and grape combination...
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Sour Cherry Shandy
A shandy is beer mixed with a nonalcoholic drink like fruit juice or lemonade.
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Maple Blackberry Mojito
"This refreshing blackberry cocktail is how you take advantage of prime berry season during the summer months. I've also used...
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Strawberry Mimosas
"Here's a tasty twist on the classic mimosa. To make this refreshing drink friendly for kids or mamas-to-be, substitute lemon-lime...
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Raspberry Fizz
As a festive, non-alcoholic beverage for adults, our Test Kitchen staff came up with this pretty pink drink. It has...
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Minty Pineapple Rum
"This delicious drink is a fabulous way to use fresh mint and celebrate summer. If the pineapple isn't overly ripe,...
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Mango Orange Quencher
Serve this beautiful beverage at your next brunch in place of mimosas. Just chill the base an hour before adding...
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Frozen Brandy Old-Fashioneds
"Both sides of my family are Midwestern, so our strong brandy tradition is evident in the slush we make for...
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Summertime Watermelon Punch for a Crowd
"I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon 'bowl' with a scalloped edge and...
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Iced Melon Moroccan Mint Tea
"I grow mint on my balcony, and this refreshing beverage is a wonderful way to use it. It combines two...
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Blueberry Mojitos
"Blueberry and lime are two of my favourite flavours, so I added blueberries to my favourite mixed drink! This recipe...
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Cherry Limeade
"My guests enjoy this refreshing cherry-topped drink. It's just right on a hot southern summer evening. And it's pretty, too."...
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Cucumber Gin Smash
It doesn't get much more refreshing than this gin cocktail. If you like your drinks on the sweet side, top...
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Sunshine Lime Rickey
"This is my re-creation of the lime rickey sodas served at my favourite burger place. I even tried a version...
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Watermelon Margaritas
"Summer’s best flavours get frosty in the cocktail we serve at all our backyard shindigs. We mix sun-ripened watermelon and...
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Strawberry Melon Fizz
"Experimenting in the kitchen is fun for me. That's how I came up with this recipe—I adapted it from recipes...
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Strawberry-Lavender Infused Water
A little bit of lavender goes a long way, so be sure not to overdo it! This pretty combo screams...
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Nutty Hawaiian
"I came up with this tropical-tasting cocktail on a whim one day. Later, when my husband and I went to...
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Tropical Cooler
"With only four simple ingredients, this refreshing punch is easy to stir up in just 10 minutes. I served it...
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Guava Coconut Rum Cocktail
"This beverage is so sensational it's like a taste of the tropics in a glass. The guava adds a touch...
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Coconut Cold-Brew Latte
"Cold-brew lattes are all the rage at coffee shops, but they're so easy to make at home. This coconut cold-brew...
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Creamy Watermelon Smoothie
"I love this refreshing watermelon smoothie recipe and the bright, summery flavour. The key is to freeze the watermelon cubes...
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Bella Basil Raspberry Tea
"Beautiful basil and fresh raspberries lend bright colour and refreshing flavour to this grown-up iced tea. You’ll love the fun...