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Sangria! Sangria!

Submitted by: HJACOBY 
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan, USA
The BEST sangria recipe I've been able to hone to perfection! If you like a sweeter Sangria, use ginger ale in place of club soda. 

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The Real Mojito

Submitted by: Brandy 
Considered Cuba's national drink, this lime and rum cocktail is a favorite with pirates, swashbucklers, and colorful characters in the Caribbean and beyond. 

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Cilantro-Lime Dressing

Submitted by: Lin 
After having a delicious TGI Friday's grilled chicken salad, I was determined to figure out the Cilantro-Lime salad dressing served with it. This is what I came up with. Delicious for a quick summery dinner. Grilled boneless chicken breasts served over a hearty green salad, and this dressing, voila! 

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Easy Frozen Margaritas

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Authentic margaritas call for lots of fresh lime juice - both expensive and time-consuming. I've found I can shortcut the process by using frozen limeade. And for a festive non-alcoholic drink, combine a 12-ounce can of limeade (thawed) with a 48-ounce bottle of sparkling water. 

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Caribbean Rum Punch

Submitted by: Heather Brathwaite 
This delicious concoction is the traditional rum punch recipe used in the West Indies, passed down for years. The old rhyme goes, 'One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.' 

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Cuban Mojito

Submitted by: TealaB 
Enjoy Cuba's traditional cocktail that blends lime juice, mint sprigs, rum, and club soda in a refreshing drink. Serve with a straw and a decorative stir stick to keep the different flavors well mixed together. 

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Sweet Lime Iced Tea

Submitted by: CookinginFL 
Not too sweet, not too bitter, this lime sweet tea is just right! 

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Lemon Drop Martini

Submitted by: Dale W. 
Very elegant, and so easy to make - you will love this lemon and lime vodka drink. 

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Kamikaze

Submitted by: KILLERGREEN 
A combination of vodka, triple sec and lime juice which is shaken - not stirred - and strained into a chilled glass. 

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Fresh Lime Curd

Submitted by: Sarah 
Home Town: Rockford, Illinois, USA
Living In: Lenexa, Kansas, USA
This twist on traditional lemon curd uses limes instead to make a sweet and tangy cake or cooking filling, or any other way you desire. 

Lime Cola

Submitted by: Angela 
A simple combination of cola and limeade makes a refreshing beverage. 

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Grilled Mussels with Curry Butter

Submitted by: Diana S. 
Living In: Ashtabula, Ohio, USA
Mussels are topped with a rich curry butter, sealed in foil packets, and grilled until done in this terrific recipe. They're so delicious! I serve these as an appetizer with warm, crusty bread for dunking followed by a big green salad topped with grilled chicken or shrimp for an easy summertime meal. 

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PHILADELPHIA Key Lime Cheesecake

Provided by: Philadelphia
Freshly squeezed lime juice adds a citrusy kick to this light and creamy cheesecake. 

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Lime-Aid

Submitted by: Brandy Hirsch 
Using a small can of limeade, ice and either vodka or gin, you can create the perfect aid for a long week. 

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Lime Honeydew Sorbet

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
This frosty dessert that relies on an ice cream freezer is a refreshing end to a spring or summer meal. The burst of lime in each spoonful is complemented by a pleasant hint of honeydew. -Test Kitchen 

Avocado Lime Cheesecake

Submitted by: Todd 
This recipe has real Mexican flavor with avocados and lime. It is unique, easy, and fabulous. You must have an ice cream maker. 

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Garlic Lime Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

Submitted by: CulinaryCutie 
Home Town: Edmond, Oklahoma, USA
This is a quick and easy appetizer or main dish focusing on a garlic lime marinade and thick slices of peppered bacon wrapped around green chilies and shrimp. This recipe works exceptionally well on an indoor grill. 

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Sopa De Lima (Mexican Lime Soup)

Submitted by: Amatre 
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Living In: Miami Beach, Florida, USA
This light and refreshing lime-accented chicken soup is a perfect accompaniment for chips and salsa. 

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Melon with Minted Lime Dip

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
For a refreshing summer side dish for any meal, our Test Kitchen recommends these marinated melon balls with a cool, creamy dip. You can also serve this fruity treat as a light dessert. 

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Honey-Lime Granola with Almonds

Submitted by: larkspur 
Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Living In: Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA
A healthy granola with oat bran, flax seeds, and a touch of coconut. 

 
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