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Gin Sour

We’re right in the middle of citrus season. That means lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruits are overflowing at the grocery stores and farmers markets. With so many to choose from, you don’t have to get just a lemon or an…

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Holland Razor Blade

I know Fridays are usually my cocktail days, but since today is New Year’s Day and the day after New Year’s Eve, I thought I’d change things up and post my cocktail today. See, I had a feeling there might…

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French 75

Wednesday is New Year’s Eve and now that Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners are out of the way we can focus on what’s really important – cocktails for New Year’s Eve! While straight champagne served up in a flute…

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Gin Fizz

Last week I did a cocktail that had lemon and orange juice in it because the citrus juices are wonderful mixers for the summer time. So, I thought why not continue the trend this week; especially since it’s still summer,…

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Maiden’s Prayer

Summer months call for cool, refreshing cocktails. And to me, cool and refreshing usually means something with fruit juice as its main mixer. My favorite mixer is without a doubt, citrus juice. I don’t care if it’s orange, lemon or…

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Gibson vs. Gimlet

Normally I do one cocktail on Fridays. But today when I was trying to decide what to mix up, I had an interesting conversation with Hubs: Me: Will you drink a Gimlet if I make it for the blog? Hubs:…

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Floradora

About a month ago I did a post on a lovely little cocktail called the Rob Roy. This cocktail was created during the time when cocktails were named after Broadway shows. Yes, believe it or not this was not a…

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Clover Club

Since St. Patrick’s Day is just over a week away I decided to bring you a cocktail that is neither green nor has Irish in the name. You’re probably thinking “wait, what?! How can there be a St. Patrick’s Day…

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Fine and Dandy

I have a confession to make. My husband and I are big Disney fans. Huge. I’ve loved most of their cartoons ever since I was a little girl, I even own several of the classics. Then when I moved to…

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Satan’s Whiskers (Straight)

Just like last week, this week’s cocktail has a Halloween theme. It’s even orange. Today I’m making a drink for all those people who are planning to or have ever dressed up like the King (or Queen) of Hell. Today’s…

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White Lady

Since Halloween’s in a few weeks I thought I’d do a couple cocktails that have a spooky theme. The first being the White Lady, named for the pale, diaphanous look she has. Although the white lady sounds regal and debonaire,…

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