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Ingredients
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Base Spirits
Mixers
Garnishes
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Glasses
Select appropriate glasses for serving mixed drinks. Highball glasses or cocktail glasses are recommended. Ensure they are clean and dry.
Gather Ingredients
Collect all the base spirits, mixers, and garnishes needed for the mixed drinks.
Mixing Drinks
For Vodka Tonic
In a highball glass, pour 1 ounce of vodka and top with tonic water. Stir gently and garnish with a lemon wedge.
For Gin and Ginger Ale
In a highball glass, pour 1 ounce of gin and top with ginger ale. Stir gently and garnish with mint leaves.
For Rum and Orange Juice
In a highball glass, pour 1 ounce of rum and top with orange juice. Stir well and garnish with a lemon wedge.
For Tequila Sunrise
In a highball glass, pour 1 ounce of tequila, followed by orange juice. Slowly pour a splash of cranberry juice on top to create a gradient effect. Garnish with olives.
Serving
Serve the Drinks
Serve the mixed drinks immediately while they are cold. Enjoy responsibly.