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		<title>Books</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:20:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Zero Proof Tequila Mint Julep</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 14:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2 oz Cleanco Tequila or Lyres Tequila Blanco or Ritual Tequila1 oz Simple Syrup infused w/ Mint1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice10 Fresh Mint Leaves &#38; 1 Sprig  The traditional recipe is in a copper or metal mug or tall highball glass. Add mint sprig to bottom of mug. Gently crush and muddle mint leaves. Fill mug to top with crushed ice. Pour zero proof tequila over the ice, add and pour simple mine syrup over the ice. Gently stir. Garnish with mint sprigs. Push sipping straw to bottom of mug.]]></description>
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<p>2 oz Cleanco Tequila or Lyres Tequila Blanco or Ritual Tequila<br />1 oz Simple Syrup infused w/ Mint<br />1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice<br />10 Fresh Mint Leaves &amp; 1 Sprig</p>
<p> The traditional recipe is in a copper or metal mug or tall highball glass. Add mint sprig to bottom of mug. Gently crush and muddle mint leaves. Fill mug to top with crushed ice. Pour zero proof tequila over the ice, add and pour simple mine syrup over the ice. Gently stir. Garnish with mint sprigs. Push sipping straw to bottom of mug.</p>
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		<title>Traditional Zero-Proof Bourbon Mint Julep</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 14:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[– 2 oz Lyres American Bourbon or Free Spirit Bourbon– 1 oz Simple Syrup Infused with Mint– 10 Fresh Mint Leaves &#38; 1 Sprig The traditional recipe is in a copper or metal mug or tall highball glass. Add the mint sprig to bottom of mug. Gently crush and muddle mint leaves. Fill mug to top with crushed ice. Pour zero proof bourbon over the ice, add and pour simple mine syrup over the ice. Gently stir. Garnish with mint sprigs. Push sipping straw to bottom of mug. ]]></description>
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<p>– 2 oz Lyres American Bourbon or Free Spirit Bourbon<br />– 1 oz Simple Syrup Infused with Mint<br />– 10 Fresh Mint Leaves &amp; 1 Sprig</p>
<p>The traditional recipe is in a copper or metal mug or tall highball glass. Add the mint sprig to bottom of mug. Gently crush and muddle mint leaves. Fill mug to top with crushed ice. Pour zero proof bourbon over the ice, add and pour simple mine syrup over the ice. Gently stir. Garnish with mint sprigs. Push sipping straw to bottom of mug. </p>
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		<title>Tequila Mint Julep</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 14:03:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2 oz Komos Anejo Tequila1 oz Simple Syrup infused w/ Mint1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice10 Fresh Mint Leaves &#38; 1 Sprig The traditional recipe is in a copper or metal mug or tall highball glass. Add mint sprig to bottom of mug. Gently crush and muddle mint leaves. Fill mug to top with crushed ice. Pour tequila over the ice, add and pour simple mine syrup over the ice. Gently stir. Garnish with mint sprigs. Push sipping straw to bottom of mug.]]></description>
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<p>The traditional recipe is in a copper or metal mug or tall highball glass. Add mint sprig to bottom of mug. Gently crush and muddle mint leaves. Fill mug to top with crushed ice. Pour tequila over the ice, add and pour simple mine syrup over the ice. Gently stir. Garnish with mint sprigs. Push sipping straw to bottom of mug.</p>
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		<title>Traditional Bourbon Mint Julep</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 13:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[&#8211; 2 oz Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon or Four Roses Bourbon&#8211; 1 oz Simple Syrup Infused with Mint&#8211; 10 Fresh Mint Leaves &#38; 1 Sprig The traditional recipe is in a copper or metal mug or tall highball glass. Add mint sprig to bottom of mug. Gently crush and muddle mint leaves. Fill mug to top with crushed ice. Pour bourbon over the ice, add and pour simple mine syrup over the ice. Gently stir. Garnish with mint sprigs. Push sipping straw to bottom of mug.]]></description>
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<p>The traditional recipe is in a copper or metal mug or tall highball glass. Add mint sprig to bottom of mug. Gently crush and muddle mint leaves. Fill mug to top with crushed ice. Pour bourbon over the ice, add and pour simple mine syrup over the ice. Gently stir. Garnish with mint sprigs. Push sipping straw to bottom of mug.</p>
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		<title>SAFETY Zero-proof Machtail</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:50:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2 oz Lyres Prosecco, or Odd Bird Blanc de Blanc, or Fre Brut2 oz Lyres Dry London Gin, or Ritual gin, or Cleanco Gin or Free Spirit Gin1 oz Roses Strawberry Syrup1 tsp Lemon Juice Pour ingredients into champagne flute glass. Stir gently add crushed ice. Garnish with sliced strawberries and mint leaves in glass.]]></description>
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<p>2 oz Lyres Prosecco, or Odd Bird Blanc de Blanc, or Fre Brut<br />2 oz Lyres Dry London Gin, or Ritual gin, or Cleanco Gin or Free Spirit Gin<br />1 oz Roses Strawberry Syrup<br />1 tsp Lemon Juice</p>
<p><em>Pour ingredients into champagne flute glass. Stir gently add crushed ice. Garnish with sliced strawberries and mint leaves in glass.</em></p>
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		<title>FIRST DOWN Zero-proof Machtail</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:46:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[1 oz Lyres Prosecco, or Odd Bird Blanc de Blanc, or Fre Brut Lyres Dry London Gin, or Ritual gin, or Cleanco Gin, or Free Spirit Gin1 oz Amaro Lucano1/2 oz Fever Tree Ginger Beer Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and swirl gently. Pour into Highball, double old-fashion or coupe glass. Garnish thin slice or twist of lemon.]]></description>
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<p>1 oz Lyres Prosecco, or Odd Bird Blanc de Blanc, or Fre Brut Lyres Dry London Gin, or Ritual gin, or Cleanco Gin, or Free Spirit Gin<br />1 oz Amaro Lucano<br />1/2 oz Fever Tree Ginger Beer</p>
<p><em>Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and swirl gently. Pour into Highball, double old-fashion or coupe glass. Garnish thin slice or twist of lemon.</em></p>
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		<title>TIME OUT Zero-proof Machtail</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:42:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2 oz Free Sprit Milano or Lyres Italian Orange1 oz Lyres Blanco, or Ritual Tequila, or Cleanco Tequila or Free Spirit Tequila1 oz Lyres Orange Triple Sec1 oz Pineapple Juice1/2 tsp Lemon Juice2 dashes Orange All Bitters Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain pour into Highball or double old-fashioned glass. Or fill glass with ice and pour into glass. Garnish with sliced orange.]]></description>
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<p>2 oz Free Sprit Milano or Lyres Italian Orange<br />1 oz Lyres Blanco, or Ritual Tequila, or Cleanco Tequila or Free Spirit Tequila<br />1 oz Lyres Orange Triple Sec<br />1 oz Pineapple Juice<br />1/2 tsp Lemon Juice<br />2 dashes Orange All Bitters</p>
<p><em>Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain pour into Highball or double old-fashioned glass. Or fill glass with ice and pour into glass. Garnish with sliced orange.</em></p>
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		<title>TOUCH DOWN Super Cocktail</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:38:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[2 oz Moet &#38; Chandon Nectar Imperial Rose or LaMarca Prosecco Rose1 oz Komos tequila Agave1/2 oz Roses Peach Syrup1/2 oz Peach Nectar (Optional)1 tsp Gran Gala Orange Fill Champagne flute glass with crushed ice. Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker and shake and twirl gently. Pour into flute. Garnish with a slice of peach in flute and orange twist.]]></description>
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<p>2 oz Moet &amp; Chandon Nectar Imperial Rose or LaMarca Prosecco Rose<br />1 oz Komos tequila Agave<br />1/2 oz Roses Peach Syrup<br />1/2 oz Peach Nectar (Optional)<br />1 tsp Gran Gala Orange</p>
<p><em>Fill Champagne flute glass with crushed ice. Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker and shake and twirl gently. Pour into flute. Garnish with a slice of peach in flute and orange twist.</em></p>
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		<title>KICK OFF Super Cocktail</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:32:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[1.5 oz Bluecoat Dry Gin 1.5 oz Stirrings Blood Orange 1.5 oz Fever Tree Blood Orange Ginger Beer 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice 2 dashes Orange All Bitters Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain pour into Highball or double old-fashioned glass. Or fill glass with ice and pour over ice into glass. Garnish with sliced orange or blood orange.]]></description>
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<p>1.5 oz Bluecoat Dry Gin <br />1.5 oz Stirrings Blood Orange <br />1.5 oz Fever Tree Blood Orange Ginger Beer <br />1/2 tsp Lemon Juice <br />2 dashes Orange All Bitters</p>
<p><em>Pour ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain pour into Highball or double old-fashioned glass. Or fill glass with ice and pour over ice into glass. Garnish with sliced orange or blood orange.</em></p>
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