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The Top 10 Summer Cocktails of All Time

Drinkhacker

simple syrup 2 dashes Angostura bitters orange peel for garnish In an Old Fashioned glass, add the simple syrup and Angostura bitters. agave nectar or simple syrup 1 oz. With three simple ingredients and a twist (or slice!) Digestif, aperitif, cold weather cocktail, warm weather refreshment.

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Sherry Cocktails – Lower Your ABV

The Whisky Exchange

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. You could also use a dry, nutty Oloroso and a sweet red vermouth – but you’ll wind up with more of a digestif than an aperitif.

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Mamma Mia Che Cocktails! 6 Italian-inspired cocktails to celebrate Mom

Chilled Magazine

Tequila , White Wine Palombo Ingredients 1 ½ oz reposado tequila ¾ oz Amante 1530 ¼ oz fresh lemon juice ½ oz simple syrup 3 oz soda water Lemon wheel garnish Preparation Gentle combine ingredients over ice in a highball glass. Finished with a little lemon juice and a citrus wheel, the Mediterranean vibes will be set this Mother’s Day.

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55 of the Best Thanksgiving Cocktails

VinePair

Fragrant and herbal, the G&T riff combines gin, simple syrup, lime juice, cranberry sauce, and tonic, and is topped with a sage leaf for extra aroma. This Thanksgiving, consider putting a twist on the original and sweetening things up with a bit of cranberry simple syrup.

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Bring Aperitivo Flavor to the Holidays With Luxardo Espresso Liqueur

VinePair

Substitute Espresso Liqueur for sugar or simple syrup to add a dimension of flavor to an Old Fashioned. An Essential Ingredient at Dinner Parties At a holiday dinner party, Espresso Liqueur can perform double-duty — as a pre-meal cocktail and a post-dinner digestif. You can even mix it into eggnog.

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

Mixologists

Enjoy them simply over ice as a digestif or incorporated into festive coffee creations and dessert cocktails. Cinnamon Simple Syrup: Infuse simple syrup with cinnamon sticks while simmering for a warm, spicy sweetener that complements apple cider cocktails, classic Old Fashioneds, and even festive coffee drinks beautifully.