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Cranberry Apple Margarita Recipe

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The crisp leaves are falling from the trees and the weather has definitely turned to chillier temperatures! Are you venturing out to apple orchards and cider mills to get your fill of apple cider, donuts and all things pumpkin? We thought it would be fun to share this Cranberry Apple Margarita Recipe with you, if you are looking for a fun seasonal drink this weekend!  Ingredients 2 oz silver tequila 2 oz apple cider 2 oz. cranberry juice 1 oz. orange juice Ice Brown sugar and granulated sugar for rimming glass Instructions On a small plate, mix together small, equal...

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Thanksgiving Cocktail

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Thanksgiving will be here later this week! We imagine big fireplaces, cozy sweaters and  food abounding with friends and family close by.  We wanted to share with you a cocktail that is sure to be on our tables later this week! It’s from the website 40 Aprons and is the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail to be added to the menu! This Cinnamon Apple Cider Mimosa is light and a crowd pleaser to be enjoyed throughout the day. The recipe below serves 8, so you’ll want to make more if you have a large crowd! You’ll need: (1) 750 ml bottle of dry...

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Labor Day Cocktail Recipes

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Happy Saturday!  Hopefully you are spending this long Labor Day weekend with friends and family outside at your family cabin, backpacking or on the water! In need of a fun cocktail recipe for the weekend? Here’s what we’re drinking this weekend! Boilermaker 12 oz. Beer 1.5 oz. Whiskey Fill up a pint glass with a beer or your choice Pour whiskey in a shot glass Mix the two & enjoy - simple as that!   Ramazzotti & Black Cherry Soda 2 oz. Ramazzotti Amaro Black Cherry Soda Brandied Cherry Fill up a highball glass with ice. Add Ramazzotti Top with...

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Cabin Cocktails

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Spending the weekend at your family’s cabin and needing the perfect drink to make for summer vacation? Here are a couple recipes that we think you’ll love! LOVE IN THE CABIN (Recipe & Picture from beautifuleatsandthings.com)  3 oz. Pomegranate Juice 1.5 oz. Orange Juice 1.5 oz. Gin  Mix & Serve!  WATERMELON MOSCATO SLUSH (Recipe & Picture from https://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2013/06/watermelon-moscato-slush-summer-fun.html)  Ingredients: 6 c. watermelon cubes, seeds removed* 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 c. Moscato {or other slightly sweet white wine} Additional Moscato for serving Directions: Blend watermelon until smooth. Pour the watermelon through a strainer, to...

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