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Wine down with vino-based cocktails

Can’t decide between wine or cocktails during happy hour? These creative concoctions showcase the best of both worlds, featuring wine and spirits in the same glass.

Setenta y Cinco LON's Last Drop at The Hermosa Inn Spanish for 75, Setena y Cinco is inspired by the classic French 75, which is a cocktail made from gin, Champagne, lemon juice, and sugar. This south of the border adaptation is a lively combination of Código 1530 Tequila Rosa Blanco and Campo Viejo Cava Brut Rosé. The spirits are paired with a hint of hibiscus and lemon. $15. www. hermosainn.com.

Garden Spritz The Montauk Simple to make but bold to the taste, this drink marries freshly squeezed grapefruit juice with the newly launched Chandon Garden Spritz, which is a blend of sparkling wine with a bitters recipe made using fresh oranges macerated with dry orange peels, herbs and spices. It is served over ice. $15. www.themontaukaz.com.

Sangin’ In The Rain 50 Shades of Rose The base of this cocktail is a beautiful combination of Angeline Rosé, Peach Hartley Brandy, and Rishi blueberry hibiscus tea. It is blended with strawberries and lemon juice to give the tastebuds a sweet zing in every sip. $14. www. 50shadesofroseaz.com.

Housewife Behavior Maple & Ash This cocktail is well-balanced and boozy. It is made with fresh strawberry-lychee juice, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto to add floral and botanical notes, and a Syrah float to add dimension. Expect dark berry flavors at first, but then a light, bright, fruity finish with a hint of lemongrass at the end. $19. www.mapleandash.com. Purple People Eater ZuZu Refreshing and colorful, the Purple People Eater is made by combining Botanist Gin, which features 22 foraged botanicals, with housemade blueberry lavender syrup for a hint of sweetness, and lime juice for acidity. It is finished with whole blueberries and a fizzy prosecco float to add a bubbly effervescence as the glass approaches the nose. $16. www.hotelvalleyho.com.

La Sirena The Mexicano A fiesta in a glass, La Sirena starts with Corazon Blanco Tequila, Spanish sparkling cava and fresh lime juice. Coconut cream-infused Blue Curacao is then floated on top to add a hint of sweet citrus and gives the drink its bold blue hue. $13. www.themexicano.com.

Sangria Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse This festive concoction begins with California Pinot Noir. The wine is mixed with a house hibiscus cordial, freshly squeezed lemon juice and mandarin orange juice before being shaken with ice and strained into a glass filled with seasonal fruits. $8 www.keelerssteakhouse.com.

Limoncello Spritz The Sicilian Butcher The Limoncello, which is an Italian lemon liqueur traditionally produced in southern Italy, is the classic drink counterpart of this spritz and is the star of this cocktail. Combined with a freshly made lemon sorbet, Italian prosecco, and bubbly soda water, it is then garnished with fresh mint. The bright, citrusy sorbet makes it an ideal palate cleanser at the end of any Italian meal. $13. www. thesicilianbutcher.com.