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Robin’s Nest

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The Robin’s Nest cocktail is one of those divine taste sensations that make you not care that it’s pink. The mix of cranberry juice and creme de cacao is one of those things that just had to happen sooner or later, and should’ve happened much sooner. But better late than never. Enjoy a Robin’s Nest ... Read the full article →

Poinsettia

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The Poinsettia is a champagne cocktail, which makes it ideal for holiday parties. It’s light on the alcohol, easy to drink (even for very occasional drinkers) and festive. It’s also a wonderful brunch drink, and the cranberry gives it a nice touch of autumn flavors for fall and winter. Poinsettia Champagne 1/2 ounce Cointreau 3 ... Read the full article →

Desert Shield

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If you like your Vodka Cranberry cocktails, but you’re looking to move up to something with a little more kick, the Desert Shield has what you’re looking for: more vodka, plus a little cranberry liqueur to bring out the sweetness of the overall cranberry flavor. And yet you can still almost think of it as ... Read the full article →

Vodka Cranberry

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You might think the Vodka Cranberry cocktail is simply vodka and cranberry juice, especially since that’s how some bars serve it. Well, some bars are lazy and shameful. This drink is actually a little more complicated than its name might lead you to believe. A proper Vodka Cranberry also uses a touch of Rose’s lime ... Read the full article →

Felicia

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Vodka and cranberry is one of those simple cocktails favored by light social drinkers who aren’t sure what to order when they go out. The Felicia cocktail just takes it a tiny step further, using apple vodka instead of the plain kind. Still very simple, but a tiny bit more complicated, and maybe a little ... Read the full article →

Sea Breeze

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The Sea Breeze is an excellent summer cocktail (not that it’s to be avoided the rest of the year). The ingredients are vodka, cranberry and grapefruit juice, so the taste is tart and refreshing. Perfect for sipping by the beach (or sipping while you imagine you’re by the beach). The original Prohibition Era recipe called ... Read the full article →

Cosmopolitan

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The Cosmopolitan is considered by most sources to have been created by Florida bartender Cheryl Cook in 1986, making it one of the newer cocktails to be featured here. Aside from the call for Absolut Citron, it feels like a classic recipe – it’s dry and fruity rather than sweet and fruity, and even though ... Read the full article →

Sex on the Beach

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Please, no puns on the name of this drink. Whatever you think of – it’s been done. However clever you think it is – it’s not. Even if your friends giggle and snort, that’s just because they’re a bunch of doofuses. And so are you. But what the hell? That’s what kind of a drink ... Read the full article →

Scarlet O’Hara

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The Scarlet O’Hara is a sweet and tart drink, perfect for after dinner. It’s popularity has declined in recent years, and it’s overdue for a revival. There are several recipes available, but the one that’s considered best uses Southern Comfort, cranberry juice and lime. The overall effect with this drink is a blend of mellow ... Read the full article →

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