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Plum, Rum and Almond Upside Down Cake

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APEROL GIN AND TONIC

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This refreshing and beautiful bright orange cocktail is perfect for Thanksgiving or truly any time of the year.

HALLOWEEN EYEBALL MARTINI

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Spooky and tasty, this Halloween cocktail is made with delicious ingredients: Vodka, St. Germain, lemon, lychees and Luxardo maraschino cherries.

SPANISH-STYLE GIN AND TONIC

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My favorite Spanish-style gin and tonic, made with Hendricks Gin, Fever-tree tonic water, lemon, cucumber, a raspberry and grapefruit and ginger bitters. Yum!

WATERMELON SUMMER COOLER

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This watermelon cooler is made from pureed watermelon, fresh lime juice, white rum, St. Germain and topped with sparkling water. Make a big batch for your next barbecue.

BAHAMA CONCH RUM COCKTAIL

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This tasty rum, pineapple and guava juice cocktail is inspired by the beautiful colors of the conch shell found all over the Bahamas.

PINEAPPLE MOSCOW MULE

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My Pineapple Moscow mule is a refreshing blend of pineapple, lime, vodka and ginger beer. The perfect summer drink when you are dreaming of the tropics.

TANGERINE OLD-FASHIONED

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Tangerines make for a refreshing twist on what some consider to be the original cocktail - the Old-Fashioned. Get the recipe here as well as the interesting history behind what was once considered a breakfast drink.

TAMARIND WHISKEY SOUR

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This Thai-inspired whisky sour comes from Andy Ricker's Pok Pok restaurants. A balance of sweet, sour and smoky, it makes for a delicious Thanksgiving cocktail.

PIMM’S CUP

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Pimm's cup is the quintessential summer drink - light, refreshing, and nearly salad-like with its liberal garnish of cucumbers, fruit and herbs. This version adds a splash of Cointreau and uses ginger beer instead of lemonade.

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