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Minnesota in a Glass, on a Stick: State Fair-Inspired Pours
The Minnesota State Fair buzz is real. Dreaming about corn dogs, apple cider, and those legendary cheese curds. But...
By: Beau Farrell on March 07, 2019
You’ve been waiting all winter for the chance to escape the routine of work/school, eat, sleep, repeat. Even if you’re not taking a trip to a stunning island or far away destination for spring break, now is your chance to bring some tropical flavor home.
Here are the best beach drinks to make for your staycation.
Start vacation nice and easy with a colorful drink like this tropical sangria. Turn off those pesky email notifications and let your worries drift away on the imagined sea breezes of spring break. This recipe makes four servings.
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Continue on your quest for the with a classic for warm weather: the trustworthy mojito that will never let your taste buds down.
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Head off the edge of the map with this Gone Native cocktail, a virtual bouquet of tropical freshness. Best enjoyed in the final moments of sunset.
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Add spicy spirit to your spring break with this incendiary twist on sandía — the Spanish word for watermelon. Bonus upgrade to make this In-Sandíary truly one of the best drinks: use reposado tequila instead of blanco.
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Now that you know the best beach drinks, a staycation might be one of your new favorite seasonal traditions. Happy spring break!
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