This cocktail balances the bold flavor of mezcal with the brightness of hibiscus and ginger. It is the perfect drink for warm weather and delicious to sip while watching the sunset.

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This three-ingredient classic cocktail drink is as refreshing—and Italian—as it gets. The story of the Negroni is its invention at Caffè Casoni in Florence, when Count Camillo asked for a bolder retelling of the Americano, with gin replacing soda water. The ruby-toned cocktail has inspired countless riffs, including the Boulevardier and the Kingston Negroni.

This simple and sophisticated aperitif is satisfying to enjoy before a meal and features gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth. The sweetness of the vermouth offsets the bitterness of the Campari for a well-balanced flavor.

The Negroni is very easy to mix and the only trick to making it taste great is using good-quality ingredients.

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This light, springtime cocktail is perfect for serving at a weekend brunch or sipping on the patio. Honey, lemon, and orange flower water strike a delicate balance in this vodka cocktail.

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The Madras is a refreshing, fruity cocktail that might just find a place in your list of drinks to know. It is an easy vodka cocktail that concentrates on fruit juice and is a variation on the Cape Codder (vodka and cranberry).

The mix is quite simple—a shot of vodka and a 3:1 ratio of cranberry and orange juices. Feel free to adjust these ratios to your taste.

The Madras was popular in the ’80s and is rumored to be named after Madras plaid. (Since the ’80s was the heyday of preppy.)

The Madras 
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