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Grapefruit Aperol Cocktail

Think of Aperol as the much lighter, flirtier cousin of Campari. This fresh cocktail is sure to please! 2 oz. Silver Tequila 1 oz. Triple Sec .5 oz. Aperol 1 oz. Simple Syrup 3 oz. Grapefruit Juice Garnish:  Fresh lime slice Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. […]

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Watermelon Margaritas

Looking for a sexy way to cool off on a hot summer day? This’ll do the trick! Ingredients (makes 2 drinks): 6 oz fresh watermelon juice 4 oz tequila (silver or reposado) 2 oz triple sec 2 oz fresh lime juice 2 tsp agave syrup Salt for rimming glass Fresh […]

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Elle’s Homemade Luxardo Cherries

We have a good friend who makes and gifts delicious homemade Luxardo cherries for our cocktails. Now you can use her recipe. Ingredients ½  cup granulated sugar ½  cup water 2 tsp lemon juice 1 cinnamon stick 1 vanilla bean, scraped  (or 1 tsp vanilla extract) ¼ tsp ground nutmeg […]

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Sex on the Beach

When it’s hot outside and the sun is shining, sometimes you just need a classic summer cocktail. 1 1/2 oz Vodka or White Rum 1 oz Peach Schnapps 1 1/2 oz Orange Juice 1 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice 1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract Combine first four ingredients in a cocktail shaker […]

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Orange Pomegranate Martini

Enjoy this lovely, refreshing take on the martini…with gorgeous color! 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. Cointreau 1 oz pomegranate juice ½ oz orange juice Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake thoroughly and strain into a martini glass.

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Gin Gimlet

2 oz gin ½ oz lime juice – or to taste ¾ oz simple syrup 1 large lime wedge (about ¼​ lime) 3 mint leaves In a shaker, muddle the lime wedge and two mint leaves in the simple syrup. Add gin, lime juice, and fill with ice.  Shake for […]

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Aperol Spritz

(In honor of our amazing time in Italy last month!) INGREDIENTS 3 parts Prosecco 2 parts Aperol 1 part sparkling water Orange slice to garnish INSTRUCTIONS Fill wine glass with ice.  Add Prosecco and Aperol. Top with splash of sparkling water and garnish with the orange slice.  Enjoy!

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