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Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention

THEY SAY THAT “Necessity is the Mother of Invention,” and we’ve concocted some very necessary cocktails to help Mom celebrate her special day all month long! With ingredients and flavors as unique as she is, these fabulously feminine drinks will help her relax and make her all days a little extra special!

Mama Said

1½ ounces vodka ½ ounce lime juice ½ ounce cranberry juice 6 ounces lemon-lime soda Lime slice and rosemary sprig for garnish

Add vodka, lime juice and cranberry juice to a shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled for 20 seconds. Pour into glass filled with ice. Top with lemon-lime soda and garnish with a lime slice and rosemary sprig.

Your Mama Don’t Dance

1½ ounces vodka 2 ounces cranberry juice 4 ounces lemon-lime soda Lemon twists for garnish Edible pink roses

Combine vodka, cranberry juice and lemon-lime soda in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist and edible pink rose petals.

Got It From My Mama

1 ½ ounces gin ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice ½ ounce lavender syrup 3 ounces club soda Lemon wedge for garnish Fresh lavender for garnish

Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a tumbler glass, add lavender syrup and gin. Stir and fill with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wedge and fresh lavender.

She’s A Bad Mama Jama

1 lemon, quartered 6–7 fresh mint leaves 2 ounces white rum 1 tablespoon sugar 1½ cups soda water Lemons and mint leaves for garnish

Muddle the lemon, fresh mint leaves and sugar in a shaker. Add the white rum and stir. Fill a tall glass with crushed ice, then pour the mixture over ice. Top with soda water and garnish with lemons and mint sprigs.

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