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Uses for unused drinks in fridge

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Creative Ways to Use Unused Drinks from the Fridge

I recently discovered several drinks in the fridge that used to belong to my mom, but they’re not really my favorites. I’m curious if there’s a way I can incorporate them into cooking or baking instead of letting them go to waste. 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 was thinking of using the lemonade or iced tea as a marinade for chicken, letting it soak overnight to absorb some flavor. The Diet Coke might serve as a substitute for beer in a beer-battered fish recipe. Plus, they could all be blended into delicious smoothies! Any other ideas?

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    You’ve got some great ideas already! Here are a few more ways you could use those drinks in cooking or baking:

    1. Diet Coca-Cola:
    2. Use it as a glaze for slow-cooked meats like pulled pork or ribs. The sweetness and acidity from the soda can help tenderize the meat and add flavor.

    3. Try making a cake or brownies. You can replace the liquid in a chocolate cake recipe with Diet Coke for a moist texture and enhanced flavor.

    4. Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice:

    5. Use it in marinades for turkey or chicken for a sweet and tangy flavor.

    6. It can also be added to homemade salad dressings or sauces for a fruity twist.

    7. Gold Peak Sweetened Ice Tea:

    8. Use it in place of water or stock when cooking rice or grains to infuse them with flavor.

    9. You could also make a sweet-tea marinade for pork or chicken.

    10. Minute Maid Lemonade:

    11. Use it to make lemon bars or lemon cake; it’s a great substitute for fresh lemon juice.

    12. You can also create lemon-infused desserts like sorbets or popsicles.

    13. Strawberry Lemonade and Watermelon Lemonade:

    14. These can be used to make refreshing syrups for pancakes or ice cream.

    15. You could also incorporate them into smoothies for extra flavor and sweetness.

    16. Frozen Treats:

    17. Mix any of the drinks with some fruit or yogurt and freeze them to make tasty popsicles.

    Don’t hesitate to experiment and have fun! You might discover some new favorites along the way.

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