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Marinara and Pesto Cavatappi Pasta Bake

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Warm and comforting, pop this dish in the oven at the end of a long day or serve it at a lunch with friends alongside a glass of red wine. ½ lb Pesto Cavatappi pasta (or another short cut pasta—find it at Olive Us!) 1 1/2C Marinara sauce 1/2C pesto (find our recipe here, find…

Elderberry and Peach Mule

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This cocktail can be made with a variety of balsamics and is delicious with fresh, summer peaches or nectarines. 1 1/2 oz Vodka 1/2 oz Olive Us Elderberry Dark Balsamic 1/2 oz fresh lime juice 2-3 peach slices, fresh, canned, or frozen 4 oz ginger beer Several sprigs of mint Fill a glass or copper…

Olive Us Strawberry Lemonade

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This refreshing summer drink can be made with or without alcohol and is perfect in strawberry season, but can easily be made with frozen strawberries! 1.5 oz Olive Us Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic 0.5-1 oz fresh lemon juice 4-6 oz Club Soda or sparkling water 3-4 strawberries, fresh or frozen Mint for garnish (optional) In…

Olive Us Key Lime Fizz

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This refreshing adult version of limeade is a hit in the summer heat and the thyme garnish adds a savory note to this easy drink! 2 oz Vodka 1 oz Olive Us Key Lime White Balsamic 4-6 oz Club Soda or sparkling water Squeeze of fresh lime juice Fill the glass with ice and add…

Strawberry Margarita

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This cocktail can be made blended for a fun summer party cocktail or over ice for a refreshing afternoon bevy! If you want a more concentrated blended drink you can freeze the strawberries and add them to the blender in place of some of the ice! If it’s too strong for your liking after blending,…

Elderflower Gin & Tonic

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Our first floral balsamic, the Elderflower White Balsamic has quickly become a favorite! Use it in salad dressings, over fruit, or to make this delicious cocktail. Make this drink your own by adding some muddled cucumber or fresh strawberries. And don’t be afraid to swap the tonic water out for club soda (AKA a Gin…

Raspberry Refresher

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A go-to drink throughout the summer! Super simple and easy to make, it’s the cocktail you whip up in a hurry…to the deck! 2 oz Vodka 1 oz Olive Us Cascadian Wild Raspberry White Balsamic 4-6 oz Club Soda or sparkling water Squeeze of fresh lemon juice Garnish with mint or basil leaves Fill a…

Fresh Tomato Buddha Bowl with Hummus

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Delicious and comforting bowl at the end of summer when tomatoes are in full swing! In a bowl, layer: 1/2C whole grain rice 1C greens of choice 3-4 small tomatoes, sliced 1-2 radishes or salad turnips, sliced ½ an avocado, sliced 2Tbsp seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, sesame etc.) 1Tbsp goat cheese, crumbled (optional) Dress with: 1…

Olive Us Lemon Fizz

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This refreshing adult version of lemonade is a hit in the summer heat! The lemon sugar rimmer is a tasty addition and the basil garnish adds a savory note to this easy drink! 2 oz Vodka 1 oz Olive Us Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic 4-6 oz Club Soda or sparkling water Squeeze of fresh lemon…

Mango Vodka Slush

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So fun and refreshing to drink without being too sweet! This is the adult version of a slushy…so don’t let your kids get their hands on it!  3 oz Vodka 1 oz orange liqueur 1.5 oz Olive Us Mango White Balsamic 1.5 oz fresh lime juice 2/3 cup frozen mango (6-7 slices or 8-9 chunks)…