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Summer Drinks
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End the Summer with These Labor Day Recipes
Originally posted 09/02/2012 04:00PM
The end of summer means that the supply of half-naked photos of Joe Manganiello may soon be running low.
But don't let the looming colder weather – and subsequent need for less-revealing clothes – put a damper on your Labor Day plans. Here's a good way to say sayonara to summer: Whip up a sunny cocktail and fire up the grill for one last poolside meal with these recipes (which are almost as good as Manganiello's abs).
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National Rum Day: Drink Like a Sailor With These Cocktail Recipes
Originally posted 08/16/2012 01:15PM
You don't need to be Jack Sparrow to enjoy a drink called the "Privateer Punch!"
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Gold Medal Cocktail Recipes Are Worthy of Team USA
Originally posted 08/03/2012 05:00PM
Athletes participating in the 2012 Olympics tend not to indulge while competing, but fans of the huge event can certainly cheer their favorite athletes while imbibing on specialty cocktails.
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A Gold Medal-Worthy Drink for the 2012 Summer Olympics
Originally posted 07/27/2012 02:40PM
Sadly, there's no Olympic event for serving up some serious cocktails.
But as you cheer on your favorite swimmers, gymnasts and other all-star athletes at the 2012 Summer Olympics, which kick off in London Friday with the highly anticipated opening ceremony, here's a gold medal-worthy swill worth rooting for.
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Toast the Summer Olympics – with Bourbon and Tea
Originally posted 07/25/2012 03:30PM
The Summer Olympic Games kick off Friday and what better way to celebrate amazing athletic achievement than to have a few cocktails.
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National Tequila Day: Celebrate With These Delectable Drinks
Originally posted 07/24/2012 01:00PM
Tequila: Worth celebrating and often worth regretting when you've enjoyed too much of the tasty spirit. Hailing back to the 16th century, did you know it's North America's first indigenous distilled spirit? It also has a national holiday – July 24 every year.
Falling this year on the appropriate "Tequila Tuesday," one can enjoy the way they traditionally do in Mexico, which is to drink it straight. Or try one of the four tasty tequila-based recipes below, whether you're throwing a party or just watching Tila Tequila reruns.
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Teen Choice Awards: Tween-Friendly Mocktail to Enjoy
Originally posted 07/22/2012 11:00AM
It's finally time for the Teen Choice Awards!
While you're working on your best and worst-dressed lists for the show, stir up this mocktail and share with friends.
Brooke Parkhurst and James Briscione, the husband-wife duo behind newlywed kitchen guide Just Married and Cooking, created a tween-friendly recipe with a kick and a full day's supply of Vitamin C.
Plus, the fresh ginger, mint and seltzer make this concoction taste like a good-for-you champagne cocktail ... without the calories. Says Parkhurst: "It's great to make ahead for any TV viewing party – the longer you let this mixture chill out in the fridge, the more the flavors will improve."
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Teen Choice Awards: A Kid-Friendly Mocktail for Your Viewing Party
Originally posted 07/20/2012 07:00PM
What do Justin Bieber, Scotty McCreery and Demi Lovato have in common – aside from the fact they're all nominated at the 2012 Teen Choice Awards?
They're all under the legal drinking age of 21.
In the spirit of Sunday's awards show, which airs live on Fox at 8 p.m. (EST), PEOPLE.com has a cocktail (ahem, mocktail) recipe you can serve up your teens, too, as you root on Bieber, 18, McCreery, 18, Lovato, 19, and all the other talented kids.
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Comic-Con Fans Need a Cocktail? Mix Up These San Diego Specialties
Originally posted 07/13/2012 04:30PM
Between Twilight mania and the promise of a few commendable costumes, you'll get your pop culture fix at this year's Comic-Con.
As for your drink fix, PEOPLE.com has you covered with these two cocktail recipes straight from San Diego, where all the action goes down through Sunday.
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You Can Still Drink Like a 'Yankee Doodle' Post-Fourth of July
Originally posted 07/07/2012 12:30PM
You hung poolside, watched the fireworks ... and listened to Miley Cyrus's "Party in the U.S.A." one too many times. In other words, you worked up a thirst!
Now that the Fourth of July holiday is over, make one last toast to the Founding Fathers with this summer-inspired recipe.
The Yankee Doodle
• 1½ oz. coconut vodka (recipe recommends SKYY Infusions Coconut Vodka)• 3 oz. coconut water
• ¾ oz. fresh lime juice
• 8 mint leaves
Combine mint and coconut vodka in a mixing glass and muddle gently. Add ice, lime juice and coconut water, and shake quickly for one to two seconds. Transfer into a 12 oz. highball service glass with same ice and mint leaves. Garnish with grated coconut and fresh lime wheel.
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