If you missed National Rum Day on August 16th, enjoying a delicious tasting rum cocktail is perfect anytime of the year. Ron Zacapa Rum is well recognized as a rich and complex rum. Due to its delicious and smooth rum flavor, it’s the perfect spirit to mix in your favorite cocktail or sip neat.

Premium Ron Zapaca Rum is produced by Rum Creation and Products in Guatemala, Central America. Zapaca Rum is made from sugarcane high in the mountains of Guatemala.

Jane Danger is a popular New York City mixologist is has shared several tiki-inspired rum cocktail recipes made with barrel-aged, Zacapa rum. Whether you are hosting a social event with friends and family or enjoying a tropical vacation, try one of these great tasting, rum cocktails.

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White Oak Sling

Ingredients:
1 1/4 ounce Zacapa Rum 23
1/4 ounce Herbal Liqueur
1 1/4 ounce Cherry Cola Syrup
1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice
1/2 ounce Lemon Juice
Cherry Orange Flag and Cinnamon Stick for Garnish

Preparation:
1. Combine Zacapa 23, herbal liqueur, cherry cola syrup, pineapple and lemon juices into a cocktail shaker. Whip shake.
2. Strain contents into a Collins glass over crushed ice.
3. Garnish with cherry orange flag and a cinnamon stick.

Ideal Serving Glass:
Collins glass

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Sugar Cane Honey Magik

Ingredients:
1 50 ml Zacapa Rum 23 Bottle
2 1/2 ounces Toasted Coconut Almond Cream*
3/4 ounce Pineapple Juice
Almonds and Orchid for Garnish

*Toasted Coconut Almond Cream Ingredients:
1 pound Almond Flakes
1 quart Water
1 tsp Almond Extract
1 cup Sugar
8 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk

*Toasted Coconut Almond Cream Preparation:
1. Add all ingredients to a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer.
2. Take off heat.
3. Let rest 15 minutes.
4. Blend until smooth.

Preparation:
1. Add Toasted Coconut Almond Cream and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker. Whip until incorporated.
2. Pour into a large footed glass.
3. Top with crushed ice.
4. Pour 50 ml Zacapa Rum 23 bottle in, use as garnish.
5. Top with more crushed ice; add a colorful straw, orchid and 3 almonds to garnish.

Ideal Serving Glass:
Large Footed glass

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Contessa Royal

Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounce Zacapa Rum 23
1 ounce Cold Press Green Apple Juice
3/4 ounce Lime Juice
1/2 ounce Jalapeño Honey
2 dashes Rosemary Tincture
Sparking Wine for Top
Green Apple Slice and Rosemary Sprig for Garnish

Preparation:
1. Combine Zacapa Rum 23, cold press green apple juice, lime juice, jalapeño honey and rosemary tincture into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
2. Strain into a double rocks glass over a large piece of ice.
3. Top with sparkling wine.
4. Garnish with one green apple slice and rosemary sprig.

Ideal Serving Glass:
Double Rocks Glass

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This Sunday, August 16th is National Rum Day. It’s hard to argue that when you think of a great tasting rum cocktail, it usually includes BACARDI rum.

The history of rum dates back to the 17th century. In the Caribbean, sugar farmers discovered that molasses was by product of the process in crushing sugar cane. After the juice was boiled, molasses and sugar were produced. With so much molasses available, after a fermentation process … rum was born.

Bacardi began back in 1862. Facundo Bacardi and his brother Jose purchased the Santiago de Cuba distillery and this started th w world’s most popular rum to be commercially produced.

To this day, rum is as popular as ever and favorite spirit in many, delicious cocktails. The Flor de Violette rum cocktail features BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron, which is a new, super-premium rum from Baracdi. The rum was specifically designed to enhance the overall, cocktail experience.

Rum is mixed with seasonally-appropriate floral flavors of St. Germain and Crème de Violette to create the Flor de Violette cocktail. The below drink recipe produces an incredible, lavender-hued cocktail that seamlessly blends each ingredient’s distinct flavor along with the subtle hints of pears, honey plus red currants from the rum.

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Flor de Violette
1 ½ parts BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Maestro de Ron
¾ part lemon juice
½ part St. Germain
1/7 part Crème de Violette
1/7 part simple syrup

· Method:
– Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice and strain into a coupe glass.
– Garnish with a lemon peel

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First distilled by monks until the 1500’s, Scotch is now produced in five different regions of Scotland. In many countries around the world, Scotch Whisky is the top-selling spirit.

To recognize the great taste of Scotch Whisky, celebrate National Scotch Day which is today – July 27, 2015. Many people will be heading to their favorite local bar or attending a party of social gathering to pay tribute to “Whisky Wednesday.” To enjoy your time, try a delicious cocktail made with Scotch Whisky.

Usquaebach is a Scotch whisky that brings to life the ancient traditions and historic craft of the world famous Scottish Highlands. The word Usquaebach literally translates to “whisky.” The Usquaebach Reserve Premium blend is a Scotch that’s ideal to mix into refreshing, craft cocktails. Usquaebach has also been labeled as the “King of Blended Whisky.”​​

To celebrate National Scotch Day, here are three great tasting cocktail recipes you can try with Usquaebach Reserve Premium scotch whisky.

​​Usquaebach Highlands Dash
​​Created by Warren Bobrow
1 oz Usquaebach Reserve
1 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 oz sparkling water
1/2 oz honey simple syrup
Dash of grapefruit bitters
Small pinch of orange-zested sea salt
Orange twist for garnish

​​Method: Fill a highball with crushed ice. Add Usquaebach, lemon juice, grapefruit bitters, and honey simple syrup to an ice-filled Boston shaker. Shake, and strain into highball. Add a pinch of the zested sea salt and finish with sparkling water. Serve with an orange twist.

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Usquaebach Summer Smuggler
Created by Brand Ambassador Ryan Judson
1 oz Usquebach Reserve
1 oz Contrato Bianco (or Lillet Blanc)
1 oz (quality) dry vermouth (La Quintinye Vermouth Royal)
Dash of orange bitters
Lemon twist for garnish

​​Method:Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, and stir until very cold. Strain into a cocktail coupe. Rim the glass with the lemon twist, drop into the drink and serve

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​​Usquaebach Bobby Burns
2 oz Usquaebach Reserve
1/2 oz (quality) sweet vermouth (La Quintinye Vermouth Royal)
1/2 oz DOM Benedictine
Dash of Aromatic bitters
Lemon Twist for garnish

​​Method:​​Fill rocks glass with one large ice cube (or serve up in a cocktail coupe). Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, and stir until very cold. Strain into your preferred glass. Rim the glass with lemon twist, and drop into drink to serve.

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For a fine dining experience in downtown SoHo in New York City, consider the Osteria Morini restaurant. Chef Michael White serves great tasting Emilia-Romagna cuisine and after a wonderful meal, try a Luce del Sole cocktail.

Summer is the ideal time to enjoy a delicious summer cocktail. The Luce del Sole means “sunlight” in Italian and is made with FACUNDO NEO. The cocktail also includes honey syrup, Montanaro liquore in addition to a bit of floral flavors from the Dandelion Burdock bitters.

Osteria Morini is a casual Italian restaurant that’s a very popular place to dine for both visitors to New York City as well as locals. The establishment is perfect for either a romantic couple or large groups.

Whether you meet friends for a drink after work, or want to try a cocktail during or after your Italian meal at Osteria Morini restaurant, enjoy a Osteria Morini cocktail.

If you would like to make this cocktail at home for your next party or social gathering, here is the recipe.

Luce del Sole by Osteria Morini

– 2 parts FACUNDO NEO
– ¼ parts Honey Syrup (4 parts honey, 1 part water)
– ½ part Montanaro Liquore alla Camomilla
– Dash Dandelion Burdock Bitters
– Lemon twist
– Orange twist

Method:
Combine ingredients in a glass shaker, stir and strain over large ice in a double Old Fashioned glass. Express oils from lemon and orange twists and trim to rectangles. Garnish twists as an X.

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With July 4th almost here, it’s time to plan your summer party and enjoy time with family and friends. Summertime is here, so let’s try and keep that patriotic spirit going all summer long.

So whether you’re planning that perfect day on the beach or an amazing backyard barbecue, make sure you have delicious tasting cocktails. They are perfect to serve along with your BBQ steak, burgers, hotdogs, chicken or whatever else you are grilling.

Cruzan Rum believes in living the “Don’t Hurry.” Make sure you embrace each and every day and live life to the fullest. Fourth of July themed cocktails are fun to make and even better to drink, so indulge in a rum cocktail. It’s time to celebrate Independence Day with creative, red, white and blue party drinks that everyone will enjoy.

Cruzan Rum has announced a great tasting rum cocktail recipe. Ideal for a fun evening of watching fireworks and socializing. The Cruzan Caribbean Dream cocktail is a refreshing rum shooter that has a unique, patriotic flair.

Cruzan® Caribbean Dream
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 part Cruzan® Blueberry Lemonade Rum
– 1/2 part Fresh Lime Juice
– 1/2 part Cream
– Cinnamon
– Cherries

Method:
Combine all ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds and double strain into a shot glass. Garnish with freshly grated cinnamon and a speared cherry.

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This Saturday, June 13th marks the seventh World Gin Day. It’s a fun day for Gin lovers to savoir their favorite juniper-based spirit.

The humble beginning began in 2009, when Neil Houston from YetAnotherGin.com wanted a day to socialize with friends and enjoy a few gin drinks. It has really taken off and now World Gin Day is enjoyed all around the word.

To help celebrate National Gin Day, several U.S. bartenders want to share their gin-tastic cocktails! Caorunn is a Scottish gin that’s made with foraged, Celtic botanicals. Whether you like the traditional gin and tonic or a Caorunn infused milkshake, enjoy World Gin Day and try out these great tasting gin cocktails.

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Clearly Crane
2 1/2 ounces lemonade or Sprite
2 1/2 ounces tonic
1 1/2 ounces Caorunn Gin
1/2 ounces dry vermouth
5 drops lemon bitters

Build in a chilled glass. Add alcohol and bitters.
Add some fine diced orange, lemon, lime and grapefruit and three long sprigs of mint before adding ice.
Fill with crushed ice and add rest of the ingredients. Stir well so fruit is distributed.

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Waverely
By Andrey Kalinin, Highlands, NYC

2 ounces thyme infused Caorunn Gin
3/4 ounce lime juice
3/4 ounce cane sugar syrup
3/4 ounce cucumber puree

Combine all ingredients and shake.
Serve in rocks glass on ice.
Garnish with thinly sliced cucumber and a sprig of fresh thyme.

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Bloodhound Shake
By Allison Kave, Butter & Scotch, Brooklyn, NYC

1 ounce Caorunn Gin
1/2 ounce sweet vermouth
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 scoop strawberry ice cream

Combine all ingredients in a blender until blended.
Pour into a parfait or pint glass.
Top with whipped cream and a slice of fresh strawberry.

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972
By Matt Sopata, Metro Oyster Exchange, Virginia Beach, VA
2 ounces Caorunn Gin
1 ounce Lillet Blanc
1 ounce fresh pear juice
1/2 ounce honey

Combine all ingredients and shake with ice.
Rinse glass with Domaine de Canton, strain and serve in a martini glass.

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This year, June 19 is National Martini Day and what better way to celebrate but with GREY GOOSE Vodka. Get together with friends and family and enjoy the popular martini.

A martini is a great tasting cocktail that’s made with both gin and vermouth, then commonly garnished with an olive or a twist of lemon peel.

Popular since the late 1800’s, the martini was a favorite drink during the time of Prohibition because gin was so easy to make back then. Many bootleggers even made gin in a bathtub.

In the 20th century, the martini was a favorite of many well known people including – John D. Rockefeller, James Bond, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway, Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable.

The martini faded in popularity as other cocktails like the margarita become the drink of choice in bars, social events and parties. But in the 1990’s, the martini made a return to prominence and once again seen in the signature martini glass.

As the martini became more popular, it started to be made with vodka among other spirits. Bars started serving them with various fruity or sweet additives. That’s how the “apple-tini” was born.

As America’s classic cocktail, the martini tastes great with GREY GOOSE Vodka. We want to share 2 delicious martini recipes from GREY GOOSE Vodka – the Original Classic Martini for beginners and the VX Martini Exceptionelle for experts only.

GREY GOOSE Original Classic Martini
Ingredients:
2 Parts GREY GOOSE Original
½ Part NOILLY PRAT® Original French Dry Vermouth
1 Dash Orange Bitters

Method:
1. Fill a mixing glass with ice.
2. Add NOILLY PRAT Original French Dry Vermouth.
3. Stir to coat ice and strain out.
4. Add GREY GOOSE Vodka and bitters, if desired, and stir well.
5. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
6. Present with an olive or lemon twist.

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GREY GOOSE VX Martini Exceptionelle
Ingredients:
2.5 oz. GREY GOOSE VX
Absinthe rinse
Spray of honey water
Garnish or skewer of frozen grapes

Method:
1. Rinse absinthe in glass.
2. Stir VX over ice and strain in martini glass.
3. Spray honey water into glass.
4. Garnish with frozen grapes, a peach slice, or no garnish at all.

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Memorial Day is a time to show respect and honor the many men and women who have given their lives while serving in The U.S. armed forces.

It doesn’t matter if you are spending time with friends or family, a great tasting cocktail is always popular at any party or social gathering. Cruzan Rum is produced in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The rum maker was founded in 1760 and has been called “the most honored rum distillery in the world.”

Cruzan Black Strap navy style rum has the sweet flavor and unique aroma of blackstrap molasses and is perfect to be drank alone, or mixed into a creative cocktail.

A “tot” is a daily ration of rum sailors enjoyed dating back hundreds of years. The longtime tradition ended in the late 20th century. Now relive the past with the Cruzan Black Strap Navigator cocktail from Cruzan Rum. The cocktail has a dark color from using Cruzan Black Strap and tastes incredible!

Try this unique Cruzan Rum cocktail recipe:

Cruzan Black Strap Navigator
Created by Cruzan Mixologist, Jesse Card

– 2 parts Cruzan® Black Strap Rum
– 1/2 part Fresh Lime Juice
– Ginger Beer

Method:
Build ingredients in an Old Fashioned glass over ice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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This Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky will be the 141st running of the world famous Kentucky Derby horse race. This popular event is often referred to as “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.”

Grey Goose® Vodka is proud to once again support the Kentucky Derby. This year marks the 11th year of involvement by Grey Goose Vodka. As the horses take center stage at Churchill Downs, cheer on your favorite with delicious tasting, super-premium Grey Goose cocktails!

Starting in 2006 and now a truly Kentucky Derby tradition, Grey Goose will feature the Grey Goose Oaks Lily cocktail. This great tasting drink is the official cocktail of the Kentucky Oaks races, which will be held May 1st at Churchill Downs. This specialty cocktail is made with Grey Goose Original, cranberry juice, orange liquor and a blackberry and lemon garnish. The cocktail will be served served in a commemorative glass.

GREY GOOSE OAKS LILY
Ingredients:
1 Oz Grey Goose® Original
1⁄2 Oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1⁄2 Oz Simple Syrup
3 Oz Cranberry Juice
Splash of Orange Liquor
Method: Fill glass slightly above rim with cubed ice. Pour ingredients in order listed to 1⁄2 inch from top of glass. Stir slowly and present with a fresh blackberry and a slice of lemon

In addition to the Grey Goose Oaks Lily vodka cocktail, also enjoy All the King’s Horses and root for your favorite horse. This year’s Kentucky Derby race is expected to be very competitive. Two favorites in this year’s field are 3-year olds – American Pharoah and Dortmund. Another race contender may be Carpe Diem.

Aptly named, All the King’s Horses is a nobly-inspired cocktail. The name was inspired by “The King” Todd Pletcher, who is a seven-time Eclipse Award winner as Outstanding Trainer of the Year. The All the King’s Horses is made with Grey Goose Le Melon plus fresh grapefruit juice and spicy jalapeno.

ALL THE KING’S HORSES
Ingredients:
1⁄2 Oz Grey Goose® Le Melon
1 Oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice
1 Oz Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Oz St. Germain
1 Jalapeno
Method: Muddle one slice jalapeno in a shaker. Add remaining ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice and top with soda and jalapeno garnish.

In a wonderful charitable effort, proceeds from GREY GOOSE Oaks Lily sales will benefit Horses and Hope, which is a breast cancer initiative that partners up with the equine industry and look for new opportunities to offer breast cancer awareness, education, in addition to early detection through screening and treatment referral.

If you are not lucky enough to be at this year’s Kentucky Derby, enjoy watching the race with friends and family or even hosting your own Kentucky Derby party. You can make and enjoy your own Grey Goose Vodka cocktails. Don’t forget to dress for the occasion and wear your finest Southern garb.

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What occurs the first Saturday each May at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky is not just a horse race. It’s the would famous Kentucky Derby and often described as the “most exciting two minutes in sports.” If you’re not lucky enough to be at Churchill Downs in person, then host a Kentucky Derby party in style.

First run in 1875, this year marks the 141st edition of The Kentucky Derby. The popular event kicks off the horse racing circuit and is the first jewel of the Thoroughbred Horse Racing Triple Crown.

The Derby isn’t only about horse racing. This incredible event is a unique blend of sports, fashion and style. Southern traditions are in full display. Roses are the official flower of the Kentucky Derby and G.H. MUMM is proud to once again be the official champagne.

Limor Suss is an Entertaining and Lifestyle Expert and has offered some wonderful tips to make your Kentucky Derby party a fun and successful one for all. She’s offered some derby games and even how to make derby hats from cheese!

Suss suggests all party guest dress the role and come in their finest clothes. Women can war the derby traditional colorful sundresses and hats. Men should dress to impress by wearing light linen or seersucker suits. It’s not a time to be conservative. Consider eye popping colors like light blue, coral, yellow or even lime.

As mentioned above, roses are the office race flower. Bring some Southern charm to your Kentucky Derby party by spreading red rose petals on your serving tables.

Like those in attendance at Churchill Downs, serve delicious tasting G.H. MUMM champagne. Serve up a G.H. MUMM Mint Julep, which is a bubbly twist on the traditional Kentucky Derby Cocktail. Here is the G.H. MUMM Mint Julep recipe:

Ingredients:
– 2 parts G.H. MUMM Cordon Rouge
– 11/2 parts Absolut Citron Vodka
– 1 part Fresh squeezed lemon juice
– 1/2 part Simple syrup
– 1 finger pinch Fresh mint
Instructions:
– Pour all ingredients, except G.H. MUMM Cordon Rouge, into a mixing glass.
– Add ice, cover and shake vigorously for 7-8 seconds.
– Pour G.H. MUMM Cordon Rouge into a chilled cocktail-martini glass and pour the cocktail over it.

Ladies will really enjoy participating in a hat decorating station. Purchase some fun items like flowers, butterflies, lace, tulle and even feathers. Place them on a table along with some inexpensive hats. Create your own custom hat with a a glue gun and your imagination. What fun!

How about making a derby hat out of cheese? A Derby “Cheese Hat” can easily be made with several different sized rounds of brie cheese. Like a traditional wedding cake, stack the brie cheese or any other round cheese. You can add a colored ribbon or even some flowers and herbs. Serve your guests the cheese along with fig jam and toasted bread.

Who doesn’t love dessert? Serve your Kentucky Derby party guests some derby inspired delicacies. Since the race is the first leg of the Triple Crown, serve three different desserts including Mini pecan pies, mint julep cupcakes and Bourbon bites.

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Now that Spring has finally arrived, it’s time for social gatherings where friends, family and business associates can get together and have a good time.

A great tasting cocktail is always a must. The challenge is always finding the right ingredients and the perfect recipe that wows! We wanted to share six delicious cocktail recipes that are sure to impress your party guests. Welcome in Spring with a great tasting cocktail. Cheers!

I’ll Have What She’s Having
By Ian Hardie (Huckleberry Bar, Brooklyn)

1 1/2 parts Caoruun
1/2 parts St. Germain
1/2 parts Aperol
3/4 parts lemon juice
2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

Shake all ingredients and add to a coup glass
Garnish with a grapefruit twist

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Jasmine Cocktail
By Josh Harrell (Five Star Bar, Chicago)

1/2 parts Caorunn
1/2 parts Cointreau
1/2 parts Aperol
3/4 parts Lemon

Shake all ingredients
Garnish with a lemon wedge

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Sandeman Spritz
By Jim Meehan (Please Don’t Tell, NYC)

1 1/2 parts Sandeman Founders Reserve Port
1 1/2 parts Grapefruit juice
1 1/2 parts Pellegrino Chinotto

Combine the first two ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
Shake with ice and strain into a Douro spice rimmed rocks glass filled with ice.
Top with Pellegrino Chinotto.
Garnish with half a grapefruit wheel

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Day Spa
By Clint Rogers and Harrison Ginsberg (The Dawson, Chicago)

1 1/2 parts Caorunn Gin
3/4 part Camomile Cucumber Syrup
3/4 Lime juice
1/2 part Cocchi Americano
1/2 part Grapefruit juice
3/4 part Suze
3/4 part Chareau
Two dashes Jamaican #2 Biters

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice.
Strain into a rocks glass, then fill with fresh ice.
Garnish with cucumber slices.

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Sandeman Sangree
By Peter Vestinos (Wirtz Beverage Group, Chicago)

1 1/2 parts Sandeman Porto Founders Reserve
3/4 parts Plymouth Gin
3/4 parts Lemon Juice
1/2 parts Simple Syrup
2 parts Soda water

Combine all ingredients, except the soda water into a cocktail shaker.
Shake briefly with ice.
Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Add soda water.
Add a lemon wheel and grate nutmeg across top.

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Port Margarita
By Peter Vestinos (Wirtz Beverage Group, Chicago)

2 parts Avion Tequila
3/4 parts Lime juice
3/4 parts Sandeman Porto Founders Reserve
1/4 part Agave nectar
1 dash Orange bitters

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice.
Strain into a rocks glass, then fill with fresh ice.
Garnish with a lime wheel.

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