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ROASTED CRANBERRY & CHAMPAGNE SPARKLER

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A festive twist on a holiday glass of champagne. Roasted cranberries provide beautiful color as well as a tasty garnish...if you can daintily dig it out of the bottom of the glass!

CRIPPLED CREEK COCKTAIL

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A weirdly satisfying, smoky, savory cocktail made with bourbon, pomegranate molasses and mustard. Garnished with a cucumber wheel and celery seeds. The brainchild of Jason Schiffer of 320 Main Street restaurant in Seal Beach, California.

MARGO’S END OF SUMMER COCKTAIL

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A Pimm's cup variation to celebrate the end of summer. Gin, fino dry sherry, pineapple, St. Germaine and lemon juice combine to make a refreshing, but not too sweet cocktail loaded with berries and cucumber slices.

PALOMA COCKTAIL

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Fresh grapefruit juice and tequila with a splash of mineral water and a drop or two of agave makes a not-too-sweet great alternative to the standard margarita.

APEROL SPRITZ

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With it's low-alcohol content, eye-catching color and refreshing citrus and herb flavor, an Aperol spritz is the perfect cocktail for a hot summer day. How can you not have fun drinking one of these?

FRESH GRAPEFRUIT AND BASIL COCKTAIL

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A refreshing hand-muddled grapefruit and basil cocktail shaken with vodka and a generous splash of St. Germain liquor. Delicious!

PAINKILLER COCKTAIL

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The Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke Island in the British Virgin Islands is the home of the world famous Pain Killer, a glorious dark rum and coconut milk concoction topped with fresh grated nutmeg.

CLASSIC SANGRIA

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Nothing like whipping up a batch of sangria as the weather gets warmer and your barbecue gets hotter. Here is a basic recipe.

OLD SCHOOL BOURBON EGGNOG

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If you are in the mood for an old time holiday treat, you can't beat old fashioned eggnog. Essentially, eggnog is a liquid custard. This recipe is based on the original Joy of Cooking's "Eggnog in Quantity" recipe.

UPPER EASTSIDER GIN COCKTAIL