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A Few Holiday Cocktail Favorites

Few things soothe your inner beast at requisite family and holiday gatherings. A cocktail sure helps, and we have a few in mind for Christmas. We tossed in one Mocktail, but with enough caffeine to take the edge off even the worst political barbs.

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Happy Hour: Aperol Spritz

The classic Aperol spritz recipe on the back of the Aperol bottle calls for three parts Prosecco (or other sparkling wine), two parts Aperol, and a splash of soda. The concoction is fizzy and vibrantly orange in flavor, softly sweet and just a tiny bit bitter—perfect for sipping before dinner as an aperitivo. Earlier versions of the spritz used Select, which some tasters find more complex, or Campari, which is quite a bit more bitter and bracing. But you can spritz with whatever bittersweet liqueur you prefer—or even combine two of your favorites.

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