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Amy Traynor

Amy Traynor is a cocktail blogger and photographer. Since 2018, she's shared classic, modern, and her own cocktail recipes to her audience on Instagram (179k followers) and Moodymixologist.com. She's the author of The Essential Bar Book for Home Mixologists and Essential 3-Ingredient Cocktails. Amy lives in New Hampshire with her husband and two daughters.

If you're a fan of smoky spirits like mezcal, here's a mocktail for you! Palomas are one of my very favorite cocktails to enjoy year round, and since being pregnant, I've been looking for ways to mimic the flavor of that classic agave and grapefruit cocktail. Blackberry Paloma mocktail ingredients For this mocktail, you'll need …

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This refreshing, bubbly drink is my favorite way to start even the darkest winter days. Bright, freshly squeezed juices and raw honey give this sweet and sour morning elixir a boost of vitamins and antioxidants. It can be harder than usual to drink enough water during the cold winter months. Dressing it up with bubbles …

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This Christmas Margarita puts a festive spin on the classic marg with the vibrant flavor and color of pomegranate and the rich, toasted flavor of reposado tequila. If you’re hosting a Christmas party, toasting with family, or simply enjoying a cozy night in, this cocktail is about to become a seasonal favorite. Over the years …

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Cranberry is a quintessential winter flavor that's perfect in seasonal and holiday drinks. If you've ever made cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, you can make this very easy cranberry simple syrup. Cranberries have a unique sour flavor that is tangy and refreshing. Their bold tartness is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of sugar or honey in …

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