Cocktails for Spring

There are many stories claiming to describe the origin of the Sex on the Beach. One claims that the cocktail originated in Florida in the spring of 1987 based on the timing of the introduction of Peach Schnapps.
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Many drinks are an offshoot of the Gin and Vodka drinks out of the 20’s and 30’s that are part of the Cap Codder family which is Vodka and Cranberry. There are many variations on this drink like the Bay Breeze, Sea Breeze, (Vodka, Grapefruit and Cranberry), Greyhound… Any way you look at it these drinks remind you of summer by the sea! 
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A very different cocktail the Savory Tangerine is for those who like a little herbal flavor. Using muddled fennel, Citrus Vodka, Blood Orange Liqueur and Tangerine juice this is a drink that is out of the ordinary.
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Such a simple cocktail but so good that we some times forget about it.  Sometimes simple is better.
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Legend has it, Rum Runners were invented in the late 1950’s at the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar in Islamorada, Florida. Supposedly, the bar had an excess of rum and certain liqueurs, hence all the somewhat bizarre number of liqueurs that are included in almost any recipe out there for a Rum Runner, that needed to be gotten rid of to make room in the liquor closet. They named the drink after the real “Rum Runners” that inhabited the Florida Keys in the early days running Rum in from Cuba and the islands.  Many changes are made as the Rum Runner passed through time. Most recipes are altered by using different amounts of the same ingredients. Sometimes an ingredient may be substituted or changed and the recipe will remain intact. The only ingredient that remains sacred is of course the Rum. 
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A great take on “Gin and Juice”, the addition of Cointreau and Grenadine offset the tart of the fresh lemon and orange juice in the Red Lion. Great to look at and even better going down, it’s one of our new favorites.
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Find a pool and a friend, this one is great with both.  Makes 2 icey frozen cocktails that punk just enough punch.  We used the Whole Fruit Sorbet and fresh lemon juice to make this the perfect frozen summer cocktail.
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We love a good Mojito and this is one of them. We used the 1883 Mojito syrup and fresh raspberries to really make this cocktail really pop. Enjoy…
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A very old drink the Ramos Fizz has been around since 1888, however, it became widely available in the mid 1930’s. A more labor entensive drink with multiple ingredients, it is fun to make and drink. One of the best parts is watching the foam appear on the top of the drink as you add the sparkling water!
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Quote the Raven Nevermore – well maybe just one more.  Fresh blueberries paired with sparking wine and Vodka make this a versatile cocktail for any occasion.  Substitute any fruit in place of the blueberries for a perfect summer cocktail.
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