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Cocktail Recipes

Cocktails! Mix the perfect drink with these favorite recipes from Blue Ribbon hometown mixologists... both shaken and stirred.

Refreshing Summer Cocktail With Or Without Liquor!

By Gayle Rich-Boxman
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By Gayle Rich-Boxman
I have GOBS of mint and totally love watermelon and fresh dark cherries in season. ...

Sour Paul

By Marion Wilting
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By Marion Wilting
This was the cult beverage in our region during the 80s and early 90s. There ...
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Beer With Vermouth

By Marion Wilting
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By Marion Wilting
This was a popular summer drink in Portugal about 20 years ago. The Vermouth and ...
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A quick and easy Aperol Spritz made with three ingredients splashed over ice and garnished with orange slices. This beautiful cocktail is sure to become one of your summer favorites.

Aperol Spritz

By Beth Pierce
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By Beth Pierce
This delicious Aperol Spritz Recipe is made with Aperol, prosecco, and club soda for the ...
Rainbow Sangria

Rainbow Sangria

By Chef Potpie (Laurel)
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By Chef Potpie (Laurel)
This is like a pretty layered fruit salad with booze poured over the top! At ...
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Two glasses of The Perfect Red Sangria.

The Perfect Red Sangria

By Melissa Royal
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By Melissa Royal
I love red wine sangria, so I have tried making it several different ways. I ...
(3 ratings)
A cocktail with some mint leaves and crushed ice.

Mint Julep

By Francine Lizotte
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By Francine Lizotte
Refreshing, tasty and extremely easy to make, this is the perfect cocktail to serve on ...
Watermelon Lime Frosty Margaritas.

Watermelon Lime Frosty/margarita

By CC MCCART-FROST
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By CC MCCART-FROST
Definitely an adult beverage if you add the alcohol. If you don't like tequila you ...
(2 ratings)
Spanish Calimocho

Spanish Calimocho (coca-cola Sangria?!)

By Chef Potpie (Laurel)
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By Chef Potpie (Laurel)
Now here is something new that surprised and intrigued me! It seems there is a ...
Mint Juleps to serve at your 2021 Kentucky Derby Party.

Renee's Derby Mint Julep

By Renée G.
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By Renée G.
With less than a month until the 2021 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, I pulled ...
These fun, easy, refreshing, and delectable frosty Banana Daiquiris whip up in less than five minutes making them the perfect cocktail for entertaining all your banana loving friends.

Banana Daiquiri

By Beth Pierce
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By Beth Pierce
With just six easy ingredients and five minutes time you too can have the tastiest ...
This classic Old Fashioned Cocktail makes entertaining easy without breaking the bank. Prepare to impress your whiskey loving friends and family.

Old Fashioned Cocktail

By Beth Pierce
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By Beth Pierce
This classic Old Fashioned Cocktail is sure to please even the most discriminating palate without ...

Perfect Peach Daiquiri

By Renée G.
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By Renée G.
It's the middle of July and the hottest day so far this season. What ...
Wish spring and summer in here with a refreshing Strawberry Daiquiri. Prepare the simple syrup ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and make them when unexpected company stops by.

Strawberry Daiquiri

By Beth Pierce
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By Beth Pierce
This classic Strawberry Daiquiri is made in just a couple of minutes using frozen strawberries, ...
Two glasses of Strawberry Lime Slush.

Strawberry Lime Slush

By A Q
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By A Q
If you love tangy and sweet strawberries this is for you! This is an adult ...
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This delectable three ingredient Whiskey Sour is both easy and refreshing making it one of our go to cocktails for spring and summer.

Whiskey Sour

By Beth Pierce
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By Beth Pierce
This easy to make three ingredient Whiskey Sour Cocktail hits the sweet spot just right. ...
Glasses of Watermelon Mint Lemonade.

Watermelon Mint Lemonade

By Debbie W
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By Debbie W
Nothing says summer more than watermelon. The sweetness of the watermelon and lemon complement each ...
(4 ratings)
Minty Martini

Minty Martini

By NE Lady
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By NE Lady
A perfect martini for St Patrick’s Day!
(1 rating)

Irish Cola (cocktail)

By NE Lady
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By NE Lady
A St Patrick’s Day favorite, but really—it’s good year ‘round!
(1 rating)
Spicy Latin Lover Cocktail, a mix of tequila, lime, tomato juice, spices & hot sauce.

Spicy Latin Lover Cocktail

By NE Lady
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By NE Lady
A fun and spicy cocktail, perfect for Valentine's Day.
(1 rating)
Pina Colada Slush garnished with fresh fruit.

Pina Colada Slush

By Family Favorites
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By Family Favorites
If you're having a cookout or a party this summer, greet your guests with a ...
(4 ratings)

Gingerbread Eggnog (cocktail)

By Mikekey *
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By Mikekey *
Celebrate the holidays with this easy to make cocktail.
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So yummy

Drink Essentials: Christmas Cosmopolitan

By Andy Anderson !
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By Andy Anderson !
I call this a cosmopolitan because it does have the elements of that classic drink. ...

Grown-up Rootbeer Float

By Carolyn Haas
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By Carolyn Haas
A local liquor store carried mini bottles of 4 different Tippy Cow rum flavors. This ...
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