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It's Hot! Summer is the perfect time for cocktails. Well, we say that about every season. Cool off and Enjoy a special summer treat.

Sangria

2 Bottles Portuguese Red Wine (750ml)
1/2 cup Triple Sec
1 shot Brandy
1/4 cup Sweet Vermouth
1/4 cup Apple Juice
1/4 cup fresh-squeezed Orange Juice
1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
Lemons, Limes, Apples and Oranges (sliced)
1 Cinamon Stick
Sugar to taste
2 cups Sprite or 7up

1. In a small saucepan, simmer together water, sugar and cinnamon stick for 5-10 minutes; remove cinnamon stick and let mixture cool.
2. Combine juices and wine; stir in fruits and cooked sugar mixture; chill for at least 4 or 5 hours. (Over night is better!)
3. For each serving, pour sangria over ice, top off with some Sprite or 7up and add some of the fruit slices to each glass.

Mojito

1 part rum
3 parts Club Soda
Splash of Sprite
12 Mint Leaves
1/2 Lime
1/2 part sugar
Ice

Place 12 mint leaves, 1/2 part sugar and 1/2 lime in a glass. Muddle well with a pestle. Add rum, ice, splash of sprite, top off with club soda. Stir well and garnish with mint sprigs and/or lime wedge.