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Red-pink Cosmopolitan in a stemmed cocktail glass with a dried citrus wheel garnish on a bar matBuild at home

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Cosmopolitan

A citrus-led Cosmopolitan with citron vodka, orange liqueur, fresh lime, and measured cranberry for color and tart snap.

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Moscow Mule-style highballs in copper mugs with fresh ice, lime wheels, and mint garnish on a wet wooden surfaceBuild at home

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Moscow Mule

A cold vodka highball with fresh lime, chilled ginger beer, fresh ice, and one gentle lift to preserve carbonation.

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Tomato-red Bloody Mary in a tall glass with celery, citrus, savory garnish, and a straw on a pale surfaceBuild at home

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Bloody Mary

A savory vodka Bloody Mary with tomato juice, fresh lemon, measured seasoning, fresh ice, and a useful celery-and-lemon garnish.

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