Complement your summer with fresh drinks and book picks with SheDoesTheCity’s read and refresh giveaway. 

We all know that a sip from a delicious beverage can be a lovely way to relax and unwind while catching up on some bookstore finds. Our prize pack, filled with sodas, Caesars, and best-selling novels, is perfect for those looking to spend their summer in good company. 

Here are all the goodies to expect, if you are the lucky winner:

Matt & Steve’s Caesar Drinks and Cocktail Rimmer

Caesar Mix Original – Lightly Spiced (1L)

Elevate your cocktail game with this original blend, perfect for the Canadian Caesar experience. With a bold aroma, tomato and clam flavours, and a hint of spice, this mix is savoury and smooth.

Caesar Original – Lightly Spiced (473 ml)

This refreshing drink is made with Matt & Steve’s signature bean brine recipe. With one sip, you’ll taste a rich combination of tomato, celery, pepper, and herb spices, the last two giving a tangy finish.

Caesar – Spicy (458 ml)

This spicy drink will give you that desired tingling sensation, and the freshness you crave on a hot summer day. It also features the Extreme bean brine, a special ingredient that pairs well with some ice.

Caesar Sipper – Lemon-Lime (213 ml)

With an assortment of herbs and spices, as well as a splash of lemon, this sipper is the ideal boost for summer. Giving your taste buds the right amount of flavour, this Caesar drink is perfectly sized to satisfy. 

Caesar Rimmer (150 g)

Spice up your cocktail or your meal with a rimmer designed to enhance every sip and bite. Whether you are looking for a rim garnish for your Bloody Mary or you are hoping for that secret spice to make your pasta extra tasty, this is a must. 

Poppi Strawberry Lemon Soda 

Offering a blend of ripe strawberries and crisp lemon, Poppi’s soda is not only mouthwatering but also just the right amount of sweet. Infused with Apple Cider Vinegar, this drink combines the ingredients that you love for that delicious, fizzy feel. 

The Dry Season by Melissa Febos

A memoir of pleasure in a sex-free year, Melissa Febos takes readers on an intimate journey to self-discovery on The Dry Season. Taking a break from dating worked wonders for the writer, who found that celibacy had a transformative impact on her relationships with others and herself.

She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena

Shari Lapena’s new thriller follows Sam and Bryden, a happily married couple whose lives take a twisted turn when the latter disappears out of thin air. With all her belongings right where she left them, this novel sparks questions surrounding Bryden’s disappearance and whether or not she might be closer to home than Sam imagines. 

The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce

Rachel Joyce’s The Homemade God is set during a heatwave in Europe, as four siblings meet up at the lake house to find out more about their father. All that they know is that he is an accomplished artist who recently remarried and is rumoured to have retreated to Italy to work on his next masterpiece. 

Palm Meridian by Grace Flahive

For those eager to find their next introspective summer read, Grace Flahive’s Palm Meridian has SheDoesTheCity’s stamp of approval. It takes place in Florida in 2067, where the only place that hasn’t been submerged is a retirement resort. When one of its residents, Hannah Cardin, finds out that she has terminal cancer, she’s determined to make every second left of her life count. This includes reconnecting Sophie, her one true love who she hasn’t seen since their breakup forty years prior. 

Backhanded Compliments by Katie Chandler

In this steamy romance by Katie Chandler, Juliette Ricci wants more than anything to become the best women’s tennis player in the world, and believes that she might finally have the chance to prove herself in the Australian Open. As she prepares for her match against her rival Lucky Luca Kacic, the two players unexpectedly grow closer, with their feelings getting in the way of keeping their heads in the game.

The Cleaner by Mary Watson

Mary Watson’s latest novel follows a cleaner named Esmie, who goes about her job completely aware that her employers don’t really see her. To the main character, that isn’t a problem at all, because she isn’t there to sweep floors. Determined to get revenge on the residents of an exclusive gated neighbourhood in Ireland, she disguises herself and gets warped into the lives of the people she came to destroy. 

Here’s How to Enter: 

Must be a Toronto resident to enter. Good luck, and enjoy the summer!