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Uses for unused drinks in fridge

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Creative Ways to Use Unused Drinks in Your Fridge

I have quite a few drinks in my refrigerator that were my mom’s, and I’m not a fan of any of them. Before tossing them out, I’m wondering if there are any creative ways to use them in cooking or baking.

Here’s what I have:
– Diet Coca-Cola
– Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice
– Gold Peak Sweetened Iced Tea
– Minute Maid Lemonade
– Country Time Strawberry Lemonade pouches
– Snapple Watermelon Lemonade

I have some ideas in mind: you could use lemonade or iced tea as a marinade for chicken, letting it soak overnight to infuse flavor. Diet Coke might work as a substitute for beer in a beer-battered fish recipe. And of course, they could all be blended into delicious smoothies!

Do you have any other suggestions?

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    Those are great suggestions! Here are a few more ideas for using those drinks in cooking and baking:

    1. Diet Coca-Cola: Besides using it in beer-battered fish, you can also use Diet Coke as a base for BBQ sauce. Just mix it with ketchup, vinegar, and spices for a flavorful glaze. It can also be used in a marinade for beef or pork, adding a sweet, caramelized flavor when grilled.

    2. Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice: This juice can be used in salad dressings, or to glaze meats like chicken or ham. You can also incorporate it into desserts – for example, make a cranberry juice jelly or use it in a cake recipe for added moisture and flavor.

    3. Gold Peak Sweetened Iced Tea: This can be used as a base for a sweet marinade for grilled shrimp or chicken. You could also make a refreshing iced tea cake or use it in a punch or cocktail for a fun twist.

    4. Minute Maid Lemonade: Perfect for marinades, as you suggested. You can also make lemonade-flavored cupcakes or use it as a mixer for frozen drinks. It also works well as a tart component in cheesecake recipes.

    5. Strawberry Lemonade pouches: These make a great addition to smoothies or can be mixed with sparkling water for a refreshing drink. You could also use them to make popsicles or a fun drizzle on desserts.

    6. Snapple Watermelon Lemonade: Use this in a fruit salad dressing, or as part of a marinade for pork. It could also be used in cocktails or mocktails, providing a sweet and fruity flavor.

    With a little creativity, you can turn those unused drinks into delicious dishes!

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