14 Ridiculously Easy Mixed Drinks To Sip This Summer

Jasmine Williams
Jul 02, 2024
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Your upcoming barbecues and parties call call for mouth-watering summer recipes— including some ridiculously easy mixed drinks to sip! From delicious margaritas to mocktails, you'll love saving time because they don't take more than 10 minutes to make.

Ease, style, and taste are the name of the game this summer so be sure to bookmark these 14 easy mixed drinks that are as refreshing as they're delicious!

The Edgy Veg

Spicy Grapefruit Margarita

Easy mixed drinks should be as quick as they are, well, easy. This grapefruit margarita has a spicy twist thanks to cayenne pepper, but all it takes is just a pinch! The last thing you want to do is burn your tastebuds as you're sipping this cool summer drink! (Via The Edgy Veg)

Half Baked Harvest

Blackberry Tequila Lemon Cooler

According to Tieghan Gerard of Half Baked Harvest, this cocktail is "...the easiest to mix up." It's pretty to look at and it's taste will leave you wanting more. You'll need blackberries, thyme leaves, silver tequila, Florida's Natural Brand Lemonade, and sparkling water as a topper!

The best part is that it only takes 5 minutes to make! (via Half Baked Harvest)

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Pineapple Cucumber Gin

Sipping gin doesn't have to be boring or colorless. Actually, we like to think it makes for the perfect companion to one of the backyard barbecues you'll no doubt be invited to. The pineapple and cucumber flavors will offset each other, making it one of the easy mixed drinks you don't mind making all summer. (Via Mixop)

Averie Cooks

Malibu Sunset Cocktail

Dreaming of spending time watching the sun set in Malibu? Taste the next best thing with this summer cocktail! In just 2 minutes you'll be sipping on pineapple-orange juice, Malibu coconut rum, and drizzled grenadine. (Via Averie Cooks)

Barley and Sage

Empress Gin French 75 Cocktail

You've never seen the French 75 Cocktail like this before! This pretty drink is made of Empress 1908 Gin, lemon juice, simply syrup, and prosecco.

In case you're curious, the Empress 1908 gin is what makes this French 75 Cocktail the pastel lilac drink we'll gladly share on Instagram! (Via Barley and Sage)

Vanilla And Bean

Cranberry-Orange Gin Smash

Cranberries are known for being a little on the tart side, but their flavor will be balanced by the sweet, citrusy taste of oranges! Add in Grand Marnier, simple syrup, and rosemary leaves, and you've got yourself a lovely gin smash that even your parents won't be able to get enough of. (Via Vanilla And Bean)

Crowded Kitchen

Blue Mojito

We know a classic mojito when we see one, but this blue curaçao version will remind you of the tropical vacation you'll be going on soon. It takes around 7 minutes to blend to perfection, but it's worth every ounce of prep work! (Via Crowded Kitchen)

Cozy Cravings

Lemon Lime Margarita

Easy mixed drinks can look as complicated as they want or simple like this juicy lemon lime margarita! It reminds us of the an adult lemonade, which makes summer get togethers even more fun. (Via Cozy Cravings)

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Honeydew Tequila Sour

Make honeydew tequila sour cocktails for the sleepover you plan to host with your closest friends! You'll need a honeydew melon, blanco tequila, melon liqueur, fresh lime juice, agave, honeydew puree, and a large egg white to make this pretty lime drink. (Via Butternut Bakery Blog)

Tito's Vodka

Watermelon Agua Fresca

No doubt someone in your circle has a thing for watermelon so make them this aqua fresca cocktail. Featuring Tito's Handmake Vokda, lime juice, watermelon agua fresca, and mint for garnish, you'll enjoy tasting this smooth drink. (Via Watermelon Agua Fresca)

Vikalinka

Pimm's Recipe

Make this cool summer cocktail when you want to taste something that reminds you of something our ladies on Bridgerton would gladly sip. It's hailed as a nod to British summers and is made up Pimm's No 1, lemonade, elderflower liqueur, strawberries, and more! (Via Vikalinka)

Completely Delicious

Tangerine Sorbet Champagne Floats

Celebrating your best friend's birthday? Make these festive tangerine sorbet champagne floats! All you need is fresh tangerine juice, sparkling wine, granulated sugar, and sparking wine to top everything off! It's one of the easy mixed drinks that doesn't require a lot, but still tastes amazing. (Via Completely Delicious)

Pink Owl Kitchen

Grapefruit Ginger Beer Mocktail

If you're planning to stay away from alcohol this summer, you can make this easy grapefruit ginger beer mocktail! It's equally sweet and tart, making it the perfect drink to toss back in the morning. (Via Pink Owl Kitchen)

Munching with Mariyah

Summer Orange Spritz

Still craving an adult citrus drink? Make this tasty summer orange spritz! You'll need a Meyer lemon, Navel orange, maple syrup, kosher salt, and club soda to make this healthy mocktail. (Via Munching with Mariyah)

Which easy mixed drinks will you be sipping on this summer? Let us know on Facebook!

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9 Creative Ways To Transform Trader Joe’s Dips Into Full Meals

Trader Joe’s dips deserve more love. After all, they’ve got at least 20 different kinds of dips on deck every time I walk into the store! Because Trader Joe’s has such an array of dip options, they can actually be used in all sorts of ways beyond just dipping with a chip. After years of cooking easy meals for myself (and countless trips to TJ’s) I’ve found the tastiest ways to use their dips across different dishes to enhance texture, flavor, and nutrition.

Here are the 9 best ways to use Trader Joe’s dips in place of the expected chip combo!

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1. Use them as spreads for sandwiches or wraps.

You can easily use Trader Joe’s dips as spreads to not only add flavor, but moisture to a sandwich or wrap that might otherwise come off as dry. My favorite TJ’s dips to use as spreads include the Garlic Spread Dip, which is super yum on a turkey sandwich and theBuffalo Chicken Dip that’s impeccable with a veggie wrap. I could truly eat the latter with a spoon straight from the container.

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2. Use them as pasta sauces.

Certain Trader Joe’s dips also work well in place of pasta sauce, or as an addition to bulk ‘em up if you only have half a jar left. You are the chef here – so you can really use any dip you want per your meal plans – but I think two of the most approachable ways to try TJ’s dips as pasta sauces are adding the Creamy Dreamy Hummus to a cold Mediterranean pasta salad (hello, added protein!) or stirring the Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto in with some plain ravioli or tortellini.

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3. Stir them into soups.

Adding creamy dips like TJ’s Vegan Tzatziki Dip to certain soups can be such a fun way to add the desired texture you want, all while getting playful with the exact flavors. Any creamier dip can easily be stirred into your soup’s broth or you can top off your bowl with a heaping spoonful!

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4. Add them to baked potatoes.

I need you to try this TJ’s dip hack as soon as possible. Topping a baked potato with either the Pimento Cheese Dip or the Everything And the Elote Greek Style Yogurt Dip in place of cheese or sour cream is insanely tasty – you won’t want to eat your ‘taters any other way.

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5. Use them as pizza sauces or toppings.

Just like you spread them on sammies and wraps, certain Trader Joe’s dips meld well as pizza sauces or toppings. I’ve used their Reduced Guilt Spinach & Kale Greek Yogurt Dip as a ‘white’ sauce before, topping my pizza with mozzarella, artichokes, and olives for an insanely tasty meal. You could also top a Mediterranean flatbread with dollops of TJ’s Crunchy Chili Onion Hummus for a spicy flair!

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6. Turn them into salad dressings.

Thinning out thicker Trader Joe’s dips with a bit of olive oil or vinegar is a super fun way to create unique salad dressings. I’ve tried this with TJ’s hummus before, though I imagine whipping something up using their new-ish Caesar Salad Dip would be great, too!

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7. Use them for stuffed mushrooms or peppers.

Mixing thicker dips like the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with breadcrumbs and shredded cheese to use as a stuffing for mushrooms (or peppers!) before baking them has no business being that yummy.

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8. Use them as marinades.

You can practically use any Trader Joe’s dip as a marinade for chicken, beef, fish, or veggies before grilling or baking them. Some standouts include their Chimichurri Sauce for steak and Zhoug Sauce for chicken!

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9. Add them as fillings for breads or pastries.

Certain Trader Joe’s dips can also be baked into focaccia or sourdough loaves. I’ve never tried it myself, but I think the Pimento Cheese Dip could be stunning with something more savory. Their Sweet Cannoli Dip would be iconic in sweeter bakes like croissants or babka!

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Period Romance Lovers Rejoice! Millie Bobby Brown's 'Enola Holmes 3' Is Coming To Netflix.

Millie Bobby Brown is returning to Netflix — and not just for Stranger Things 5. The actress & entrepreneur will also return to the screen in Enola Holmes 3. If you haven't seen the first two installments in the film series, there's no time like the present because these movies are SUCH a fun watch. And they're perfect for anyone who loves historical romances! (And not just because Bridgerton's Hannah Dodd is part of the cast).

Here's everything we know about Millie Bobby Brown's Enola Holmes 3, on Netflix soon.

What is Enola Holmes 3 about?

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What is the story of Enola Holmes 3?

Enola Holmes 3 follows Millie Bobby Brown's titular detective in Malta for her most dangerous adventure yet. And Adolescence director Philip Barantini is behind the camera again!

Jack Thorne, who wrote Enola Holmes 2, is writing the script, while Jake Bongiovi and Isobel Richards will executive produce and Millie Bobby Brown and Bobby Brown will produce.

When can I watch Enola Holmes 3?

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There's no official Enola Holmes 3 release date yet, but it'll be on Netflix soon!

Who’s in the Enola Holmes 3 cast?

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Enola Holmes 3 will feature all our favorite stars from the previous installments, plus some new faces!

  • Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes
  • Louis Partridge as Lord Tewkesbury
  • Himesh Patel as Dr. John Watson
  • Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes
  • Helena Bonham Carter as Eudoria Holmes
  • Sharon Duncan-Brewster as Moriarty

Is there an Enola Holmes 3 movie?

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Yes! Enola Holmes 3 is coming to Netflix soon. Stay tuned for the latest news.

Does Enola marry Tewksbury in the books?

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No, Tewksbury isn't a love interest for Enola Holmes in the book series. He's actually two years younger than her, so he isn't a large role like he is in the movies, and disappears after the first novel.

Stay tuned for the latest updates on Enola Holmes 3 and check out The 9 Best TV Shows To Watch On Netflix This Month.

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13 Easy Spring Breakfasts Perfect For Busy Mornings

Spring mornings undeniably call for easy breakfasts filled with bright, fresh flavors, so we’ve gathered up 13 delicious recipes worthy of adding to your meal rotation. Whether you’re craving something sweet or something savory, there are plenty of ways to get your day started on the right foot. These 13 easy spring breakfasts will definitely bring a little extra sunshine to your mornings – no complicated steps required!

Scroll on for 13 easy spring breakfasts to make all season long.

Brittany Griffin

Copycat Starbucks Bacon & Gruyere Sous Vide Egg Bites

Babe, wake up! We have Starbucks at home! This egg bites recipe is super quick to prep for the week, plus you can easily customize the fillings based on what you're craving week-by-week. (via Brit + Co)

Jessica Smith

Baked French Toast

This baked breakfast recipe simplifies the process of making French toast, though each slice still turns out so sweet and tender. Top your dish with seasonal berries, and voila! Breakfast is served. (via Jessica Smith for Brit + Co)

Patricia Conte

Blood Orange Smoothie

This blood orange smoothie is a great easy spring breakfast to take on the go. Packed with plenty of vitamin C, you'll be feelin' powerful as ever after sipping it! (via Patricia Conte for Brit + Co)

Grace Elkus

Feta Fried Eggs

Bulked up with feta cheese and seasonings, these fried eggs are not your ordinary fried eggs. Frying them with the 'extras' lets 'em get super crispy and ready for the eating! (via Grace Elkus for Brit + Co)

Samantha Cassetty

Key Lime-Avocado-Mango Toast

A little sweet and a little savory, this avocado toast topped with mango slices will surely become your new breakfast addiction this spring. It's super easy to make and will be devoured in no time. (via Samantha Cassettyfor Brit + Co)

Live Eat Learn

Strawberry Chia Oatmeal Cookies

With oats and chia seeds, these healthy breakfast "cookies" can be batched out in large amounts and stored in the fridge or freezer for subsequent breakfasts and mid-day snacking sessions. Easy peasy, we tell ya! (via Live Eat Learn for Brit + Co)

The Girl on Bloor

Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

This customizable breakfast casserole is as easy as dump and cook... and then, chow down! (via The Girl on Bloor)

Crowded Kitchen

High Protein Overnight Oats

High protein eaters, you're gonna want to bookmark this one! These overnight oats come together, well, overnight, so you don't have to do much work to make 'em other than measure out the ingredients and stir together. Then, you can add different fruits to each serving depending on your mood! (via Crowded Kitchen)

Kathryn's Kitchen

Greek Yogurt Banana Muffins

Packed with more protein, these banana muffins are prepped using Greek yogurt for that extra oomph. The chocolate chips are absolutely necessary here, BTW. (via Kathryn's Kitchen)

Forks & Foliage

Asparagus Puff Pastry Tart with Eggs & Feta

Ooh, bougie! This breakfast may look fancy, but it's actually pretty easy to make, thanks to the help of some pre-made puff pastry. Load it up with asparagus, eggs, and feta, and you've got a very spring-ready breakfast to enjoy! (via Forks & Foliage)

A Virtual Vegan

Peach Baked Oatmeal

Peaches are the ultimate spring fruit, and if you haven't tried them in oatmeal quite yet, here's your perfect excuse! (via A Virtual Vegan)

The Endless Meal

Zucchini Tomato Frittata

Frittatas are great spring breakfasts to make because you can easily make a big serving and save the leftovers for the entire week. This one's packed with zucchini and tomatoes, but you can definitely swap those out for any veggies or proteins you're feelin'. (via The Endless Meal)

A Spicy Perspective

Mango Smoothie with Green Tea

Boosted with some caffeine from green tea, this fresh and energizing mango smoothie is so quick to blend in the AM. (via A Spicy Perspective)

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OMG The Dunkin’ Summer Menu Was Just Leaked For 2025 With 4 New Items

A new season always means new treats from our fave fast food joints, and it appears that Dunkin’ might be kicking off summer early with 4 new items! A speculative Dunkin’ summer menu was just leaked online, and it’s lookin’ dang good with tons of fruity flavors, sweet donuts, and a returning flavor that’s oh-so nutty.

Scroll on to see the leaked Dunkin’ summer menu for 2025 and what’s rumored to join the seasonal lineup!

Dunkin' Summer Menu Items Rumored To Drop April 30

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Rumors shared online by popular foodie account @snackbetch say that the Dunkin' summer menu will come out in two parts, with the first round hitting cafes on April 30. We'll reportedly see the grand return of the Pistachio Signature Latte (pictured above) during the first drop, alongside 2 all-new items: the Tropical Guava Refresher and the Iced Strawberry Lemon Loaf. Yum!

More Dunkin' Summer Menu Items Reportedly Coming May 28

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Part two of the Dunkin' summer menu will allegedly introduce a delicious-sounding donut to the chain – the Orange N’ Vanilla Classic Donut! It sounds like it might channel the classic combo of a Dreamsicle, which we are so here for. In addition to the orange-y donut, it's rumored that Dunkin' will roll out their Pride Classic Donut, which is covered in rainbow sprinkles. We'll take a dozen, please!

Even More Leaked Dunkin' Summer Menu Treats

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That's right – even more goodies are said to join the Dunkin' summer menu! Fans of the Dunkin' Munchkins Bucket will be elated to know that there's an all-new design speculated to come this summer. The spring iteration was so cute, being covered in Easter eggs and bunnies for the season. The next (rumored) bucket looks like it has illustrations of the beach to really channel that summer spirit!
Plus, it appears that the Dunkin' $6 Meal Deal is sticking around for the foreseeable future. This combo includes a medium coffee (hot or iced), a Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich, and 6-piece order of hash browns to fuel your mornings.

Everything On The Leaked Dunkin' Summer Menu For 2025

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Foodie account @snackbetch first raised the rumors about the Dunkin' summer menu for 2025, sharing the speculated items in an Instagram post. Their followers and fellow Dunkin' fans shared their thoughts in the comments, with some users expressing excitement.

"Oooo guava," one person said.

"Yay the Iced Strawberry Lemon loaf looks good to me 👏👏," another user commented.

"Orange 🍊 donut is a must," someone else noted.

Others were fairly disappointed about their favorite flavors not being on the rumored menu.

"Where is the cookie dough iced coffee?" one person asked.

"Where’s the cake batter latte 😢," another questioned.

This Dunkin' summer menu is still just a rumor – stay tuned here for more official updates!

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Madelyn Cline, Sarah Pidgeon, & Freddie Prinze Jr. Fight For Survival In The 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Sequel

If you're a 90s movies (and horror movies) lover, you might agree that nothing beats an old school slasher. I Know What You Did Last Summer, which stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Freddie Prinze Jr., premiered in 1997, combines everything we love about coming of age movies — friends, summer vacation, and drama — with just enough terror to send a chill down your spine. And just like the original, the new I Know What You Did Last Summer features some of the hottest names in Hollywood.

Everything you need to know about the new I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel movie, coming to theaters July 18, 2025.

Watch the 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' trailer now.

This is definitely not a relaxing summer vacation. For instance, Madelyn Cline's guided meditation bubble bath distracting her from the fact her boyfriend's getting murdered by a harpoon & hook? Yikes. The rest of the I Know What You Did Last Summer trailer shows the full crew escaping the mystery man hunting them — and enlisting the help of Ray (Freddie Prinze Jr.) and Julie (Jennifer Love Hewitt).

Is there a 3rd I Know What You Did Last Summer?

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Yes, a brand new I Know What You Did Last Summer is coming to theaters this summer. But just because it's a new film doesn't mean it won't have plenty of nostalgia.

"There's lots of '90s in there, so get excited because the '90s are back again!" Jennifer Love Hewitt, who's returning for the movie, told People. "And there's lots of twists and turns. I don't think people are going to expect anything that's coming. It's a really fun ride."

"We approached it like super fans, so I think people are going to be really happy," writer-director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson added. "All the things that you want to see in this movie, you're going to see in this movie."

Who's in the I Know What You Did Last Summer cast?

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The new I Know What You Did Last Summer cast features some familiar faces as well as some new ones. Here's the full cast list:

  • Freddie Prinze Jr. as Ray Bronson
  • Jennifer Love Hewitt as Julie James
  • Lola Tung
  • Nicholas Alexander Chavez
  • Austin Nichols
  • Gabbriette
  • Madelyn Cline
  • Sarah Pidgeon
  • Tyriq Withers
  • Jonah Hauer-King
  • Chase Sui Wonders

What is I Know What You Did Last Summer about?

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In the new I Know What You Did Last Summer, five friends accidentally cause a deadly car accident and agree to keep the secret forever. But when someone starts terrorizing them the next year, they reach out to Julie and Ray for help. And Jennifer Love Hewitt can't get enough of this new "phenomenal" cast!

"It's for them to make it their own and for me to stand by like a proud mom and say, 'It's yours now, take it and run and enjoy,'" she told People.

"When you get a group of young actors together, it can be a recipe for disaster oftentimes," Chase Sui Wonders added. "But everyone in this cast just brought it to the nth degree. We all got along so well. The chemistry between us was so fun and natural and seamless."

Do Revenge's Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is directing and co-writing alongside Sam Lansky.

When is I Know What You Did Last Summer coming out?

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The new movie will hit theaters July 18, 2025.

Where did I Know What You Did Last Summer film?

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I Know What You Did Last Summer filmed in Australia from October 2024 to March 2025.

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