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Brandy , Liqueur Monet’s Impression by Bar Bastion - 610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Strain into the collins slim highball glass. Strain into highball glass filled with ice, top with soda water. Garnish with cucumber slices. Calvados ½ Bar spoon Matcha Powder ¼ oz. Ginger Syrup ½ oz. Cucumber Juice ½ oz.
Garnish with brandied cherry. Excelia Tequila ½ oz. New Grove white rum 6 mint leaves (plus extra for garnish) 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 lime (cut into wedges) 1 can chilled club soda Preparation: Muddle mint, combine ingredients in highball glass filled with ice. Strain mixture into cocktail glass. Azteca Ingredients 1 oz.
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Print Sunset Paradise Course Drinks Keyword butterfly pea flower tea, cranberry, lime, orange juice, peach brandy, tequila, Triple sec, vodka Ingredients ½ oz. Tequila blanco ½ oz. Peach brandy 1 ½ oz. Pour into a highball glass filled with ice.
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Margarita The Margarita is a beloved cocktail known for its vibrant and refreshing flavors — the perfect balance of tangy citrus, smooth tequila and a touch of sweetness. Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice.
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As such, a handful of their drinks as well as those from bartenders who came after them employ many base spirits other than rum, like gin, tequila , bourbon, and even Chartreuse. The simple highball consists of tequila, lime juice, crme de cassis, and a splash of ginger beer, making it a refreshing respite from its rum-based cohorts.
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I infused a bottle of tequila with pineapple, white rum with blueberries, and bottles of vodka and gin with strawberries. If you like it spicy, try infusing tequila or mezcal with mango and habanero peppers. 2 oz vodka oz lemon or lime juice 4-6 oz club soda or other sparkling water Fill a highball glass with ice.
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