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 | Drink trends come and go and right now I am seeing one particular drink everywhere and made in many different ways. So today we are going to revisit the Moscow Mule as well as another often misconstrued drink. For those of you celebrating the Fourth of July this weekend, yesterday's edition is filled with drink ideas and you can find the archive here. Have a great weekend and stay safe. Cheers! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and now Pinterest. | | Drink of the Week: Chocolate Margarita
 There are a number of Chocolate Margarita recipes available and they are a great indulgence for summer. What I dislike about many of them is that they are too chocolaty and have no contrasting flavors to add interest. Taking inspiration from various chocolate-orange martinis, I decided that a splash of orange juice might be the missing ingredient and it was, it transformed this from a super-sweet blend to an intriguing sweet, citrus cream with a great tequila to back it up. Get the recipe...
| Ginger Beer, Vodka, & Cups
 The Moscow Mule is a very simple drink: vodka, lime, and ginger beer. While I love experimentation, I think it is important to recognize the original recipe and give it a try before swapping out ingredients, particularly when it comes to an ingredient as important as ginger beer. Beyond the soda issue, the vodka and drinkware used are also up for debate. Continue reading...
| Then There is the Lynchburg Lemonade
 It's popular, yes, but misconstrued more often than not and I admit to being duped when I was just a young drinker as well. Here it is: Lynchburg Lemonade is not simply Jack Daniel's and lemonade. While that is a great drink, it is not the real deal. Straight from the source, a real Lynchburg Lemonade is made of 1 part each JD, triple sec, and sour mix with 4 parts lemon-lime soda. It is slightly more complicated, but has a better balance, is more refreshing, and worth the extra 2 minutes of effort needed. Get the Lynchburg Lemonade recipe...
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