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Wednesday, August 8, 2007 12:00 AM

No more gin and tonics!

Labor Day is still weeks away and our summer cocktail repertoire is getting tired. Only you can help! Send us your favorite summer drink recipes -- and we'll pick a winner.
By Sarah Karnasiewicz

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  • Tuesday, August 7, 2007 05:59 PM

    Great summer drink - but G&T is still great - Hendricks Gin

    A long time ago apple schnapps had a (thankfully) brief popularity. I bought a bottle and it was terrible - much too sweet.

    Not wanting to waste it I came up with this and it has proven popular with my guests. I started with the fact that apple and grape go well together.

    In a tall glass put some ice and squeeze a wedge of lime in it. Add a jigger of apple schnapps and fill the glass with champagne or riesling. Garnish with the above lime wedge. Stir and serve

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