Fruit 2O, the "fruit flavored water beverage" with no calories, sugar or carbs, has launched a new vitamin-enhanced line, joining the "healthy infusions" craze.

There's four drinks in the stable: Energy has B vitamins and as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. Strawberry-tangerine flavored Hydration has electrolytes that are essential when training (or just generally sweating in the summer sun.) Immunity's got the antioxidants your body needs to keep your immune system up and running, along with the flavor of pomegranates and berries. And Relax is infused with Ambien to put you down so you can forget the stress of the day. That's a complete lie. Relax contains perfectly legal chamomile and hibiscus to gently relax and soothe you, naturally.

They're available now in most major supermarkets and retailers.

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It's a tree. Found in Australia. Aborigines have been milling its seeds for bread for centuries. Today, pastry chefs use it to add a nutty kick to ice cream, chocolate, whipped crème and sauces. Australian-based Baron's Brewing is the first to use the wattle seed to flavor beer. And I'm glad they did.

Their Black Wattle Superior is a dark amber brown malt with a natural caramel and chocolate flavor. The addition of the wattle seeds gives it a hazelnut and coffee punch, resulting in a smooth beer with a ton of taste. One that has a story you can tell while you pour her one after dinner.

And while it used to be that only Aussies could enjoy some Black Wattle Superior - while laughing at us gullible Americans for drinking the crappy Fosters they pawned off on us - as of last month it's available in the US. (Insert "So throw another shrimp on the barbie and crack open a cold one" cliché here.)

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Here's a unique twist on the classic summer drink, the Madras, from thebar.com. It uses Tanqueray Rangpur gin instead of vodka for a crisp taste with a hint of rangpur lime added in. Great for mixing in a large batch for your weekend barbecue.

Rangpur Madras
1.25 oz Tanqueray Rangpur Gin
1.5 oz cranberry juice
1.5 oz orange juice

Serve on the rocks in a Collins glass

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