Think 7-up with a kick, and you've got some idea of what the Gin Fizz tastes like. Of course the juniper flavor from the gin makes it a little more interesting than that. But unlike some of the more serious gin drinks, this is a fun, smooth, fizzy, citrusy, slightly sweet concoction that fits anywhere ...

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The term "Daiquiri" has come to be associated with slightly alcoholic fruit smoothies over the years, but that's not at all what the original recipe called for. The classic Daiquiri is light rum, lime or lemon juice, and a little sugar - that's it. If you're used to thinking of Daiquiris as fru-fru cocktails for beginners, ...

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The classic Gimlet recipe is half gin and half lime juice. The most common recipe uses Rose's (sweetened) Lime Juice, but you can also use real lime juice and simple syrup. Because Rose's has been around forever and is a quality product, you can actually use it and still respect yourself (unlike some other bottled ...

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You don't often hear about the Honolulu Cooler these days. In fact, you may never have heard of it at all. But if you like pineapple, lime and peach with not a whole lot of alcohol kick, this is one you definitely need to try. The Honolulu Cooler also inspires creative presentation - it's exactly ...

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