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favorite cocktails: summer
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Lemon Champagne
In a decade overflowing with Champagne cocktails, it’s nice to find one with some character.
September 1977
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- brandy,
- Champagne,
- fruit,
- summer
recipes
Punch Carmen
A punch nearly as rococo and colorful as Carmen Miranda herself.
June 1973
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- champagne,
- punch,
- summer,
- fruit
recipes
Gin and Grapefruit Cocktail
A light and refreshing drink that isn’t the least bit wimpy.
June 1972
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- gin,
- juice,
- summer,
- spirits
recipes
Planter’s Punch
A restrained version of what has become a rather ornate cocktail. Sometimes simpler is better.
January 1973
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- rum,
- summer,
- spirits,
- beverages
recipes
Herbal Bloody Mary
Admittedly divisive, when balanced it’s a delicious drink. This recipe is that, and it makes great use of the herbs growing in your kitchen window.
July 1960
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- vodka,
- summer,
- spirits,
- beverages
recipes
French “75”
A drink with surprising firepower, which is fitting since it was named for a 75-mm cannon.
July 1960
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- gin,
- summer,
- spirits,
- beverages
recipes
Blue Hawaii Kahala Hilton
Think Elvis. Think tiki torches. Think sand between your toes. If that doesn’t work, mix up one of these.
June 1969
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- rum,
- Curaçao,
- summer,
- spirits