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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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Carajillo

Ingredients ½ cup brewed espresso 2 ounces Licor 43 Splash of half & half (optional) Instructions Add Licor 43 to an old fashioned glass filled with ice. Slowly pour freshly brewed espresso over the top. To float the espresso for a layered look, pour gently over the back of a […]

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aviation cocktail

Aviation Cocktail

A true classic, a visual show-stopper, and a delicious drink! The Aviation Cocktail will impress any guests you may be entertaining.  Invention of the Aviation Cocktail is credited to Hugo Ensslin, who was  head bartender at NYC’s Hotel Wallick. The recipe appeared in Recipes for Mixed Drinks, published in 1916. In […]

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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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Man O’ War

2 oz Bourbon 1/2 oz Cointreau 1/2 oz sweet vermouth 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice Luxardo cherries for garnish Lemon twist for garnish Combine all the liquid ingredients in a mixing glass three-quarters filled with ice, and stir until chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish […]

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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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Paradise Cocktail

  2 oz Ketel One Botanicals Grapefruit Rose Vodka 3/4 oz Chambord Sparkling wine (I used Prosecco) Basil leaf Pour vodka and Chambord into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a champagne flute. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with a basil leaf.

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Candy Cane Martini

Candy Cane Martini

Candy Cane Martini 1.5 oz. Vanilla Vodka 1.5 oz. White Chocolate Liqueur (such as Godiva) 1 oz. Peppermint Schnapps Whipped cream Candy cane Combine first three ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake thoroughly and strain into a martini glass. Add whipped cream on top and garnish with […]

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Delilah

2 ounces Hendricks Gin 1 ounce Cointreau 1 ounce fresh lemon juice Luxardo cherries Pour gin, Cointreau, and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Shake well and strain into coupe glass. Drop one cherry into the glass and slowly pour one teaspoon cherry juice into drink […]

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Ghost-tini

  Nobody in the Lifestyle likes to be “ghosted,” but you won’t mind so much if the ghost is this frighteningly vanilla vodka drink that’s full of delicious boos. Ingredients 2.5 oz. Vanilla Vodka 2 oz. Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur 1 oz. White Creme de Cacao ½ oz. Half-n-Half 2 […]

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