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Looking for something to cool you off this weekend? If you’ve never made this delightful punch your in for a real treat, and its super simple to make. There are lots of variations out there but here’s a basic recipe that you can put together in no time. 1 Bottle of your favorite red (or

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Watermelon Cubes Fresh Basil Leaves Tonic Water or Lemon Lime Soda Regular quality vodka (could use cucumber flavored if you’d like) Crush watermelon & muddle with a few basil leaves to release the basil flavor, strain. Mix 1 part watermelon juice with 1 part vodka in a shaker filled with ice. Pour into a martini

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2 oz grapefruit vodka 1 oz pink grapefruit juice 1/2oz orange liquor Combine all indredients in a shaker filled with ice. Shake, shake shake away! Pour into a chilled martini glass rimmed with sugar. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit. Enjoy!

A favorite concoction of a dear old friend, this delicious green cocktail is a perfect way to celebrate the month of March. I can’t think of a better St. Patty day treat. 1 oz Midori (or other melon liquor) 1oz vodka 1.5 oz sour mix Splash of lemon lime soda if desired Marachino cherries for garnish Fill shaker

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St Patty’s day is quickly approaching and while the weather is still cool this coffee classic will warm you up! 1 1/2 oz. Irish Whiskey Hot Coffee Whipped Cream Pour whiskey into mug, fill with hot coffee and top with whipped cream. Garnish with a cinnamon stick and a sprinkling of cinnamon if desired.

2oz dry vermouth 1 oz amaretto Combine vermouth and amaretto and pour over ice in a rocks glass. Garnish with a cherry or orange slice if desired.

1 oz gin 2 oz sour mix club soda Fill your collins or tall glass with ice, add gin and sour, stir and top of with club soda. Garnish with lime wedge or a cherry. Enjoy!

A tropical treat for your Friday night happy hour… 2 oz Gin 1 oz Passion Fruit nectar 2 dashes bitters Fill shaker with ice, add all ingredients, shake well and strain into cocktail glass  of your choice. Garnish with your choice of fruit; cherry, orange twist, pinapple slice. Enjoy!

Cranberry juice is a favorite of mine year round but its especially nice this time of year. Cranberries are also easy to find and make a beautiful garnish. Dip your glass in water and chill in the freezer for 10 minutes or so before serving.  As I always say, feel free to play with the measurements

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