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Pour a drink (pg 3)

It’s a short week after Memorial Day, so celebrate with the Cherry Lime Tequila Cocktail. It’s basically a grown-up Shirley Temple that will help you start summer on the right foot. It’s sweet, fizzy, tangy, and ready to help you relax this long weekend.
The Horsefeather is simple to make — so simple, in fact, that you probably already have its four ingredients in your kitchen right now. All you need is whiskey, ginger beer, lime, and bitters. With a taste similar to a Moscow Mule, this cocktail offers a strong, whiskey twist on a traditional classic. Don’t knock the lime and whiskey until you try it — trust us, it’s an unlikely pair that works!
The Smoky Basil Oaxacan Mezcal cocktail is what we call the grown-up version of a classic margarita. Refreshing, smoky, and aromatic, this drink is reminiscent of a backyard bonfire in the summer. It is packed with flavor from bacon salt and smoked mezcal, balanced with the freshness of basil, lime, and agave syrup. This mixture will have your taste buds on the ultimate adventure!
It’s tax season, so what better way to celebrate than with a cocktail? The Income Tax is a citrus-forward, flavorful drink whose key ingredients include gin, dry and sweet vermouth, freshly squeezed orange juice, and bitters. It is simple, boozy concoction to help get you through Tax Day.
Say cheers to spring with the Lavender Lemon Drop Martini. This vodka-based drink blends aromatic lavender and tangy lemon for each refreshing sip. Gather your ingredients and upgrade your martini this week. Let’s lift our glasses and enjoy the warmer days ahead!
The Clover Club is a pink drink with just the right amount of tanginess and frothiness. We have two secrets to make this drink even better: First, if you have the time, consider making homemade grenadine. Once you do, you’ll never go back. Second, be careful how you shake — try doing the first shake without ice to make the egg whites extra frothy. Then, add ice for the second shake to chill it off. However you shake it, the Clover Club is a delightful drink that tastes just as good as it looks.
The Pear & Elderflower Collins can be summed up in two words: fresh and floral. This well-rounded cocktail perfectly balances the combination of pear, elderflower, honey, lemon, and cinnamon — all in one bubbly sip. Don’t let the amount of ingredients prevent you from giving it a try. It’s easy to make, and even easier to sip.
Episode: Penicillin

Penicillin

Scotch
Penicillin was the cure of the 20th century, but this cocktail just might be the cure of the 21st century. With the unpredictable Midwest weather, it’s almost impossible not to come down with a cold. Let’s boost our immune systems with some natural remedies. Mix your scotch, lemon juice, honey syrup, ginger, and you’ll be healed. (Or, at least you’ll feel healed.)
Episode: Salty Dog

Salty Dog

Gin
It doesn’t matter what day of the week it is, some days you need to keep it simple. Our Salty Dog calls for three ingredients: gin, grapefruit juice, and salt. It doesn’t get easier than that! This drink is all things sweet and salty, but watch out — you may want more than one.
Episode: Boulevardier

Boulevardier

Bourbon
Named after a 1927 French magazine – the Boulevardier encompasses old-time flavor. Although created during the time of prohibition, the bourbon is strong with subtle hints of citrus. Combine all the booze, strain over ice, garnish with an orange twist, and you’ll go back in time.