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Labor Day Drinks : Top 20

 

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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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Margaritas

Submitted by: Katherine 
Frozen margaritas made with limeade concentrate, tequila, triple sec and ice. 

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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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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: HeatherB 
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.' 

Lemonade Punch

Submitted by: Baggy 
Living In: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
A great and simple punch for any occasion, made with pink lemonade and wine. Not too sweet. 

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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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Pink Panther

Submitted by: Cheryl-Lynn Nadeau 
A pink sweet cocktail with amaretto, vodka, and pineapple juice. 

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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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Cucumber Lemonade

Submitted by: Lori 
Living In: Blackfoot, Idaho, USA
Cucumber adds its cool flavor to this sparkling lemonade drink. A refreshing drink for any warm summer day. 

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Orange Jewel

Submitted by: Kate 
An orange icy creamy shake guaranteed to cool you down. 

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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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Homemade Wine Coolers

Submitted by: EJRIPPY 
Your favorite wine is frozen into ice cubes, then mixed with ginger ale. 

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Mango-Peach Smoothie

Submitted by: OCULTICA 
You can use fresh or frozen fruit in this yummy smoothie. 

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Strawberry Basil Margarita

Submitted by: Muffinmom 
Living In: Syracuse, New York, USA
The combination of basil and strawberries work with tequila to make a delicious and refreshing blended cocktail. 

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Rosemary-Infused Watermelon Lemonade

Submitted by: ERINMARIE 
Home Town: Anaheim, California, USA
Living In: Long Beach, California, USA
This is a recipe I created in an effort to duplicate my favorite lemonade from a cafe in downtown L.A. called, well, 'Lemonade'. I don't like it too sweet, so if you want to add more sugar, cool. But I think that this recipe is perfect. It also makes a great martini served in a sugar-rimmed glass with a garnish of watermelon wedge and a twist of lemon! Simply fabulous! 

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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. 

Strawberry Margarita

Submitted by: Roxanne Johnson 
You are sure to love these cool margaritas. Perfect for sitting out on the deck after work and watching the sun set. 

Yummy Banana Fizzy

Submitted by: Kristin 
Try this very tasty and tropical recipe with rum, banana liqueur and orange juice. You can't even taste the alcohol. Perfect for summertime or holidays. 

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Next Best Thing to Lulu's Pina Colada

Submitted by: Simon'sMom 
Sweet, slushy and sensational, this version of the tropical drink combines crushed pineapple with juice, pina colada mix, rum, vanilla ice cream, and whipping cream as inspired by a creation at Lulu's, a popular restaurant in Gulf Shores, Alabama. 

 
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