A Long Island Iced Tea is delicious and refreshing on a summer’s day.  It might have the same amber hue as its namesake, but don’t be fooled! It has a much higher alcohol concentration than most highball drinks because there is relatively little mixer, in this case cola.

The original Long Island Iced Tea is said to have been invented in a community called Long Island in Tennessee (Not New York!) during Prohibition in the 1920s. It wasn’t until the 70s that the modern version using Coca Cola was created.

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The Sea Breeze is in a family of Vodka and juice drinks that developed in the 1920s, and made a big resurgence in the 1980s. It is definitely worth revisiting.

It is a refreshing drink for summer days, and will prevent scurvy if you are heading to the Northern California Pirate Festival this weekend.

The Sea Breeze
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Gin, citrus, and elderflower combine to create this refreshing cocktail. The Graduate is perfect for this time of year—regardless of who might, or might not, be graduating.

We recommend using two saints—St. Germain for the Elderflower liqueur, and St. George for the Gin. You can play with the proportions to get the exact balance of sweetness to citrus that best suits your taste.

The Graduate
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This Lime and Mint Daiquiri will refresh on a hot day—and is perfect for an outdoor Memorial Day festivities. It has a distinctly South American flavor.

The simple syrup is easy to make and can last in the fridge for at least a week. So, start celebrating the long weekend!

Lime and Mint Daiquiri
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