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July/August 2015 •
CONTENTS
July/August 2015 • Vol. 26 No. 6
On The Cover :
Island Sling Gin drink.
Photography courtesy of Cucina
Enoteca in Newport Beach, CA.
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features
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The Best Summer Drinks
Cheers presents the hot cocktail recipes of the 2015 season
26 Far and Away
The exotic spirits now starting to spice up bars and beverages
By Thomas Henry Strenk
30 Cider Blossoms
Why the fermented-apple beverage is poised for growth
By Kyle Swartz
34 Eastern Promises
The wines of East Europe offer great taste, good value and compelling stories
By Thomas Henry Strenk
COVER STORY
14 Best vodka cocktails
16 Best gin cocktails
18 Best rum cocktails
20 Best tequila cocktails
22 Best whiskey cocktails
24 Best beer cocktails
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