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Cocktail-A-Day

August 26, 2014
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Whether you're toasting game day, cooler weather, or the start of fall, your celebration is sure to be better with the addition of these tasty cocktails.
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Snowcone Cocktail

Being an adult means making treats from your childhood into must-haves for your adult friends. Why didn't we think of this sooner?
Snowcone Cocktail Recipe

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Apple, Lemon, and Gin Shandy

Credit: Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
No matter where the party is, refreshing, citrusy Apple, Lemon, and Gin Shandy goes from kitchen to cooler with ease.

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Tequila-Watermelon Refresco

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Ginny Branch
In Mexico, a refresco is typically a very sweet bottled soda. Take the concept of a refreshing fizzy drink to a more delicious place with this tall, cooling watermelon cocktail--a less sweet soda with a kick.
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Skinny Sangria Blanca

Taste how sweet, fresh, and fruity, fall can be with this skinny twist on a classic, white Sangria. Get the recipe from our sponsor:
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Cucumber Mint Julep

Celebrate the last waves of summer with a unique, refreshing spin on a classic cocktail. Enjoy this one on a back porch for maximum happiness.
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Mojito Cooler

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missy Neville Crawford
On a hot day, nothing beats a refreshing mojito. The crisp, bright flavor of the mint is enough to wash any worries away.
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RosƩ Crush

Credit: Photo: Michael Kraus; Styling: Roscoe Betsill
For happy hour, serve up blushing RosƩ Crush. This sweet and sexy cocktail is from Grace Bay Club in Turks & Caicos and makes a perfect drink choice for a night at home with your sweetie.
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Frankly Speaking

Credit: Photo: Michael Kraus; Styling: Roscoe Betsill
You'll want to serve your guests Frankly Speaking, a Lowcountry libation that comes from Fish restaurant in Charleston.
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Cucumber Pimm's Cup

Credit: Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart
A traditional Pimm's Cup may include slices of lemon and orange, mint, and sometimes rosemary or thyme, along with cucumber spears. We steeped the lemonade overnight with cucumber slices to bring out their flavor.
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Gin and Tonic

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke
As you might imagine, the ingredient list for this classic cocktail is minimal, but the ratio is exact. Drop in a sprig of rosemary to bring out gin's woodsy notes.
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Classic Margarita

The only margarita recipe you'll need, this easy cocktail is a simple mix of shaken fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, tequila, and powdered sugar.
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Blackberry Pisco Sours

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Pisco is a South American grape brandy popular in Peru and Chile. If you can't find it in your area, feel free to substitute white tequila, grappa, or vodka. Don't be alarmed by the strength of this new classic; it's a cocktail that's meant to be sipped and savored.


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Raspberry-Rhubarb Spritzers

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lynn Nesmith Ā  Ā 
Rhubard is not just for pies! We use the juice in our festive Raspberry-Rhubarb Spritzers. Dress this cocktail up in festive Champagne flutes the next time you throw a dinner party.
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Old Fashioned

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At the end of a long day, nothing beats meeting up with friends over drinks at your favorite local joint. Bring that magic home with a cocktail recipe that's tangy, slightly sweet, and oh-so delicious.
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Long Island Iced Tea

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Tequila, rum, gin, and vodka unite to make quite-possibly the world's most potent cocktail. Indulge with care, but definitely indulge.
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Orange Lady

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
Don't let the name fool you; this citrus cocktail is a favorite across both sexes thanks to the fresh ingredients and, of course, the gin.
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Lighter Pumpkin Latte

Sweets, spice and all that’s nice – that’s what this skinnier Autumn classic is made of. Get the recipe from our sponsor:
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Mai Tai

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Dreaming of your summer vacation? Take yourself right back to the beach with one sip of this traditional get-away drink. For added flavor, toss in a little muddled mint.
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Autumn Sweater

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Ready for a drin kthat will warm you to your toes? The rye whiskey in this must-have cocktail will have you feeling snuggly in no time.
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Brewmosa

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
What better way to start your day than by updating the classic mimosa to include beer? Hello, Sunday football. It's nice to see you again!
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Tailgate Sipper

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Looking forward to this week's lineup already? This is one recipe we can guarantee to be a winner.
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Spicy Frozen Bloody Marys

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Take everyone's favorite brunch drink and liven it up with the use of your blender. Definitely don't skimp on the sriracha.
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Cran-Bourbon Cocktail

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Sure, you could use cranberry sauce to top a pork roast or flavor oatmeal, but why would you when you could make this gorgeous drink instead?
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Spicy-So-Nicey Chocolate Coffee Recipe

Rich on flavor, skinny on calories — now that’s a treat to Fall for! Get the recipe from our sponsor:
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Montana Sky

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Tawny port is the all-star in this super simple cocktail recipe. As its name suggests, it's best enjoyed under the stars during the cooler months.
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The Smokin' Word

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Take super-smoky mezcal, throw in a hit of cherries, and you've got one bold drink--The Smokin' Word.
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Southern 75

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas
Start your party with Southern 75, a signature cocktail featuring bourbon, hard cider, lemon juice, and powdered sugar. For a dramatic presentation, garnish each drink with your choice of apple slices or a sprig of fresh rosemary.
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The Nutty Irishman

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Celebrate St. Patty's Day all year long with this new signature cocktail—The Nutty Irishman. Two tasty liqueurs make up this popular after-dinner drink.
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Apple Butter Sparklers

This easy cocktail features the very best of fall flavor: Apple Butter. Tart lemon sends the drink off with a memorable note.
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1 of 29 Snowcone Cocktail
2 of 29 Apple, Lemon, and Gin Shandy
3 of 29 Tequila-Watermelon Refresco
4 of 29 Skinny Sangria Blanca
5 of 29 Cucumber Mint Julep
6 of 29 Mojito Cooler
7 of 29 RosƩ Crush
8 of 29 Frankly Speaking
9 of 29 Cucumber Pimm's Cup
10 of 29 Gin and Tonic
11 of 29 Classic Margarita
12 of 29 Blackberry Pisco Sours
13 of 29 Raspberry-Rhubarb Spritzers
14 of 29 Old Fashioned
15 of 29 Long Island Iced Tea
16 of 29 Orange Lady
17 of 29 Lighter Pumpkin Latte
18 of 29 Mai Tai
19 of 29 Autumn Sweater
20 of 29 Brewmosa
21 of 29 Tailgate Sipper
22 of 29 Spicy Frozen Bloody Marys
23 of 29 Cran-Bourbon Cocktail
24 of 29 Spicy-So-Nicey Chocolate Coffee Recipe
25 of 29 Montana Sky
26 of 29 The Smokin' Word
27 of 29 Southern 75
28 of 29 The Nutty Irishman
29 of 29 Apple Butter Sparklers

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