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" Once in the domain of wines with distinct notes of Kool-Aid and undertones of Pixy Stix, boxed wine has changed since you used it to play Slap the Bag in college. Whether you&amp;#039;re opting for a highbrow Tetra Pak or the kind with a spigot, there are lots of options you don&amp;#039;t have to be the least bit embarrassed about consuming. Of course, if you&amp;#039;re on a budget, boozing with a crowd, or just really like the cheap stuff, here are 10 refreshing and delicious ways to trick out your boxed wine this summer. 1. Cola  Red wine and cola cocktails may sound weird, but they&amp;#039;re surprisingly good. Called kalimotxo, it&amp;#039;s a mixture of equal parts cola and red wine, a little ice, plus a squeeze of lemon to fancy things up. Think of it as a low-effort alternative to sangria. Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper.  2. Sparkling Water   Yep. It&amp;#039;s a spritzer \u2014 light, refreshing, and totally perfect for day-drinking by the pool. To make, mix 2 parts super-cold wine and 1 part sparkling water (or flavored soda) over ice, add a squeeze of lime, and serve. Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper.  3. Fruit + Brandy   Giving wine the sangria treatment can make almost any vintage taste splendid. Bonus: You can stretch your booze budget even further. Start with 4 cups wine, 1\u20132 cups chopped fruit, 2 tablespoons brandy, 2 tablespoons simple syrup, and sparkling water to taste. Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper.  4. Pineapple Slices   Adding chunks of fresh pineapple to a variety of whites, ros\u00E9s, or sparkling wines adds a hint of sweetness and loads of tropical flair. Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper.  5. Muddled Melon   Muddle several handfuls chopped melon with lime slices in a sweeter, light wine like white or ros\u00E9, and garnish with fresh mint. Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper.  6. Lemonade   Lemonade and white wine are a winning combination. Add equal parts lemonade and wine, plus some ice and a splash of sparkling water, and it&amp;#039;s like the Arnold Palmer&amp;#039;s slightly tipsy cousin. Use sparkling lemonade for effervescence bonus points. Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper.  7. Nectar   Need a quick sip? Turn just about anything into a bellini with a quick hit of fruit nectar. (And don&amp;#039;t worry \u2014 even if you don&amp;#039;t have sparkling wine on hand, you can mix equal parts wine, sparkling water, and nectar, for a just-as-refreshing drink.) Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper.  8. Pomegranate Arils   Feeling romantic? Over boxed wine? You are now. Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper.  9. Freeze It   Wine granitas: Believe it. Mix 1 cup wine with 2 tablespoons simple syrup, freeze, and then tuck into a refreshing, delightfully boozy dessert. Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper.  10. Blend It   Wine blender drinks are just like smoothies, only wine-ier. To make your own wine slushie, freeze your favorite boxed wine in an ice cube tray. Pop the cubes in the blender and pulse to slush-ify. Have a spoon at the ready. Get the recipe from Brooklyn Supper. Related: 18 Deliciously Refreshing Sangria Recipes  Elizabeth Stark is a food writer with a passion for seasonal food, great desserts, and inadvisable wine pairings. Read more on her blog,  Brooklyn Supper.    Follow Elizabeth on  Twitter,  Pinterest, and  Facebook.   Via Cosmopolitan.com. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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