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Summer drinks

Ice-cold hibiscus (roselle) brew

Ice-cold hibiscus (roselle) juice

Inspired by a drink I first encountered at a Museum Cafe back in 2014, this iced cranberry-tasting drink is made by boiling and steeping calyces (sepals) of the roselle …

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Southern Comfort and Mountain Dew Cocktail

Southern Comfort and Mountain Dew cocktail

When lemons and mint leaves are a-plenty (and they are during summer!), it's the perfect time to mix a drink that highlights the flavors of both.

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Mango Margarita

Mango Margarita

The classic margarita gets a facelift in this cocktail drink with the addition of very ripe and very sweet mangoes.

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Tequila sunrise garnished with a slice of orange

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise is a layered drink. The denser Grenadine sinks to the bottom of the glass to mimic the red hues of sunrise while the paler juices emulate the lightening …

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Avocado cucumber and blueberry smoothie

Avocado, cucumber and blueberry smoothie

We all deal with hot weather differently. For my part, the answer is smoothies and light meals. Serve this smoothie for breakfast or midday snack.

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Cucumber and mint smoothie

Cucumber and mint smoothie

When the indoor temperature is 34C, it's definitely a signal to make a refreshing cold drink. Cucumber smoothie by itself is good but add mint leaves and it's even …

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Mango and melon smoothie

Mango and melon smoothie

Almost ripe mangoes with a bit of tang in them make the perfect partner for sweet melon (cantaloupe) in making this delicious mango and melon smoothie.

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