Beat the Summer Heat with These Beverages

Hardly anything beats a cold, refreshing drink on a hot day. This Fizzy Orange Pineapple Punch provides a chilling moment of relaxation with the sweetness of orange and pineapple combined with the cool flavor of orange sherbet. This fizzy Strawberry may help protect healthy skin even when exposed to UV light,Spritzer can delight your taste buds and keep you quenched while enjoying the summer sun. Emerging research suggests consuming grapes which is known to be damaging, and are also a hydrating food with 82% water content; hydration is essential to healthy skin, so try the Frosty Grape Hibiscus Slush.

1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

1 bottle (2 liters) ginger ale

6-8 scoops orange sherbet orange slices, for garnish mint leaves, for garnish

• In large punch bowl, combine pineapple juice, condensed milk and orange juice concentrate. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

• Before serving, add ginger ale and top with scoops of sherbet, orange slices and mint.

Notes: If no ice cube trays, freeze mixture in large container about 1 1/2 inches deep. Let soften slightly then break into pieces with knife before blending and serving.

Nutritional information per serving: 80

Strawberry Spritzer

Recipe adapted from Taste of Home

1 package (10 ounces) frozen sliced strawberries, sweetened and thawed

2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled

1 can (12 ounces) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed

• In blender, process strawberries until blended thoroughly.

• Pour strawberries into large pitcher; stir in soda and pink lemonade.

• Serve immediately.

• Substitution: Ginger ale may be used in place of soda.

Frosty Grape Hibiscus Slush

Prep time: 15 minutes, plus freezing overnight • Servings: 6 (1 cup each)

9 hibiscus tea bags

6 cups boiling water

3 cups Grapes from California puree (green, red, black or mixture)

4 1/2 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice (optional) calories; 1 g protein; 21 g carbohydrates; 0 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 0 mg sodium; 1 g fiber.

• Steep tea bags in boiling water. • Remove tea bags and stir in grape puree, lemonade concentrate and lime juice, if desired.

• Pour into ice cube trays and freeze overnight until firm.

• In blender, blend until slushy, stirring as needed.

Find more drink recipes at Culinary.net and GrapesFromCalifornia.com

By Maria Espinal

Dune

2200 N Ocean Blvd. • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

754.900.4059 • dunebylt.com • Lunch: Thu - Sat 12pm - 3pm

Dinner: Sun - Thu 5:30pm - 9pm Fri & Sat 5:30pm - 10pm

Brunch: Sun 11am-3pm Happy Hour: Mon - Fri 4pm - 6pm

Dune brings an elevated dining experience unlike any other with captivating ocean views and beautiful atmosphere. The Dune is a very gay-friendly place. Some of the highlights: Spaghettini Lobster “Fra Diavolo” (tomato, basil, Calabrian chili), Grilled Australian Lamb Chops (haricot vert, oregano, polenta cake, tomato concasse) and the Organic Chicken “Diablo” (pickled cherry peppers, tarragon, smashed fingerling potatoes). Make sure to leave some room for dessert and their after-dinner cocktails.

Pump Sushi and Thai Cuisine

222 Commercial Blvd. • Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308 954.909.5566 • pumpsushiandthai.com • Mon – Thu 11:30am2:30pm & 4pm - 9:30pm Fri & Sat 11:30am - 2:30pm & 4pm – 10pm

Love this place which is new in my radar. Their most popular dishes: Chicken Teriyaki, Grilled Salmon, Combo Platter (rolls, sushi & sashimi), their Pad Thai is delicious and Triple Flavor (cabbage, carrot, broccoli, and scallions. Side of thai jasmine white rice. Available with Chicken, Pork, Tofu, Mixed Vegetable, Shrimp, Squid, Beef, Steak (8 oz.), Salmon Fillet, Maine Lobster, Crispy Duck, or Soft Shell Crab). At press time, there’s at $5 off code online.

Table 26

1700 S. Dixie Hwy. • West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561.855.2660 • table26palmbeach.com • Sun - Thur 4pm – 9pm

Fri & Sat 4pm – 10pm

Table 26 Palm Beach delivers the finest quality cuisine featuring global home-style comfort food in an upscale yet casual environment; and they have accomplished just that. Menu highlights: Spicy Tuna Tartare (Miso Sesame Aioli, Wasabi, Pickled Ginger, Seaweed, Wontons), Ginger Glazed Calamari (Spicy Asian Aioli), Mussels & Spicy Chorizo (Saffron Tomato Broth, Grilled Ciabatta Bread) & Sous Vide Double Cut Pork Chop.

Beaker & Gray

2637 N. Miami Ave. • Miami, FL • 305.699.2637 • beakerandgray.com

Wed 5pm – 2am • Thur 5pm – 11pm • Fri 12pm – 2am • Sat & Sun 11am – 2am

Beaker & Gray is a great place & good prices to hang out with friends and/or go to for brunch. Highlights: Crispy Yucca (salt & vinegar, chimichurri aioli), Spicy Shrimp Salad (avocado, sesame, thai chili), Smoked Duck Fried Rice, Seafood Pasta and their Mondolian Steak (broccoli, cashew, garlic, basmati). The Guava Cookie (brown sugar, pasta de guayaba, cortadito ice cream) is a most...yum!