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Entries from the ‘Cocktail O’Clock’ Category

cocktail o'clock: sour cherry smash

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Place 10 pitted fresh sour cherries, 1 slice lemon, and 2 teaspoons superfine sugar at the bottom of a rocks glass.  Muddle until sugar is dissolved and cherries …

A visit to Buffalo Trace distillery & fun bourbon facts

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I recently had the good fortune to attend a rehearsal dinner at Buffalo Trace distillery in Franklin, Kentucky. My dearest friend and her now-husband are rabid whiskey (and …

cocktail o'clock: Frozen Gin Lemon-Limeade

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Fill an 8-cup blender with ice and crush slightly to make room for liquids. Add the juice from 2 lemons and 3 limes (totaling about 1/2 cup), 1/2 …

cocktail o'clock: Orange Ginger Spritz

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In a rocks glass, stir together 1 teaspoon orange marmalade and 1 1/2 ounces vodka. Fill glass with ice and top with 2 ounces ginger ale. Makes 1 …

cocktail o'clock: sparkling citrus sangria

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In a large pitcher, add 2 thinly sliced limes, 2 apples diced small, 2 tablespoons superfine sugar, 4 ounces triple sec, 8 ounces silver tequila, and 8 ounces …

cocktail o'clock: raspberry limoncello popsicles

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With a spoon or potato masher, mash 1 pound raspberries. Stir in 3/4 cup simple syrup, 1/3 cup limoncello, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Pour into 10 ice …

cocktail o'clock: world gin day

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Today is "World Gin Day" so to celebrate we're enjoying some of our favorite gin-based libations that highlight the unique profiles of different gins. If you haven't enjoyed …

Cocktail O'Clock: Bourbon Sweet Tea

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Pour 8 cups boiling water over 2 black tea bags, 5 sprigs mint, and lemon slices. Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar. Let steep 5 minutes and …