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Limoncello Collins
1½ cups vodka
1 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
6 tablespoons simple syrup
¼ cup limoncello
1½ cups club soda, chilled
  Combine vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup
and limoncello in a large pitcher. Pour in the
club soda and stir. Serve the Limoncello Collins
in highball glasses with ice or in a Champagne
flute.

Insulated pitchers: An insulated pitcher keeps
the drink cold and adds a cover to ward off the
critters. By using a clear pitcher, you can still show
off the floating fruits or custom ice cubes!

TEATIME
Traditional tea tends to be a summertime favorite,
mixing the tannic taste with a splash of relaxing
alcohol. Vodka adds booze without interfering with
the flavor of other ingredients. Bourbon melds its
rich essence with the earthiness of tea. And gin
contributes an herbal, botanical touch.
You can also use fruits and fruit liqueurs or
liquors, including the neutral spirits of moonshine
and vodka. Experiment with those flavors that are
traditionally used with tea: lemon, as in limoncello;
peaches, as in S&B Farms Distillery's Sir Winston
Peach; raspberry, as in Chambord; or apple and

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pears, as in Cedar Ridge Distillery's Apple Brandy
or Pear Brandy.

FESTIVE
Fizzy mixers can create a more festive atmosphere.
Club soda, lemon-lime soda, sparkling wine and
beer add a bubbly effect and complement the
taste. When mixed with quality liquors and other
flavorful ingredients, the result is a heady treat to
all your senses.
On the other hand, beverages without a bubbly
still make for palate-pleasing pitcher drinks-and
they don't lose their fizz.

THE RECIPES
These recipes represent all of the above-sangrias,
tea-touched, bubbly, and still. And all can be tailored to your personal preferences.
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