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The Top 10 Summer Cocktails of All Time

Drinkhacker

He devised the cocktail to accompany shellfish, with a gin-based spirit mixed with fruits and spices. Gin and Tonic A drink so straightforward that its name almost entirely contains its full recipe, the classic gin and tonic is about as clean and refreshing as a summer cocktail can get. RS Gin and Tonic 2 oz.

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Sherry Cocktails – Lower Your ABV

The Whisky Exchange

Sherry in particular, with its flavour enhancing powers of umami, makes a great stand-in for gin or whisky. Ingredients 50ml Valdespino Fino Inocente 10ml Lemon juice 10ml Lime Juice 20ml 1:1 simple syrup Soda Water 6 Mint leaves Method Pour the sherry, citrus juice, sugar and mint leaves into a highball glass.

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

VinePair

Combine gin , lemon juice, and sparkling apple cider for a fruity and lower-ABV take on the classic French 75. See Recipe Cranberry Sauce Gin and Tonic Created by Johnny Swet, co-owner and mixologist of NYC’s JIMMY at The James , this cocktail was inspired by a holiday staple. Gin’s herbal notes keep the whole build balanced.

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Holiday Cocktails Made Easy: Essential Ingredients, Festive Garnishes & Perfect Gift Ideas

Mixologists

Here’s a more in-depth exploration of the must-haves: The Base Spirits: Vodka, Gin, Rum & More - Quality and Character The soul of any well-made cocktail resides in its base spirit. Gin: With its intricate botanical profile, gin adds a refreshing and aromatic dimension to holiday drinks.

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How to Make Limoncello at Home

Casual Mixologist

The light and sweet liqueur pairs perfectly with salty snacks during cocktail hour, and it is also favored for its soothing properties as a post-meal digestif. When it is the desired strength, strain out the zest and add about a cup of simple syrup –more or less depending on your personal sweet tooth–and chill.

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Irish Liqueur Secrets: Poitín, Seaweed & Beyond - A Connoisseur's Guide

Mixologists

Seaweed liqueurs are perfect digestifs or bases for coastal-inspired cocktails, pairing exceptionally well with seafood. Seaweed Martini: 2 oz Gin 1 oz Seaweed Liqueur 0.5 Elderflower Bramble: 2 oz Gin 1 oz Lemon Juice 0.75 oz Simple Syrup 0.5 Strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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The 15 Best Brandy Cocktails

VinePair

While other drinks in the category typically focus on rum — and a lot of it — the Fog Cutter plays no favorites, featuring rum alongside brandy, gin , and even sherry. Modern iterations have ditched the original recipe’s seltzer and gum syrup, but the Cognac, sweet vermouth, simple syrup, and bitters remain.

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