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"Valencia is true orange growing country, and this recipe is based on fresh orange juice, which is best - try not to use carton or bottled orange juice. And beware, this innocuous-sounding drink is strong! It must be served ice cold - if Cointreau is not available or too expensive - use a local orange liqueur."

Ingredients: Cointreau liqueur, sparkling wine...

"Really easy to drink. Just remember it's not juice. ENJOY!"

Ingredients: dry red wine, white grapes...

"Lots of spice and good cheer to warm you and your guest during the cold winter holidays! Hibiscus flowers can be omitted or hibiscus tea bag can be used. Serve right from the crock pot so it stay warm can be diluted with a little warmed water or cranberry juice. Garnish with fresh Cranberries."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"OMG! My friend in Germany took my to a Thai restaurant that had lemonade with ginger and basil. I thought to myself "What a wacky combination!" So I decided to try it. OMG! OMG! The ground moved, the clouds parted and I heard angel voices singing in 4 part harmony. It was that good.

This, is as close as I can come to replicate..."

Ingredients: fresh ginger, water...

"This is a Sangria that I make every year when we have people over for New Year's Eve. I think that it is better than some of the Sangrias I have had at restaurants! (Please also see my "New Year's Eve Red Sangria" as well!)"

Ingredients: club soda, Grand Marnier...

"A fun pink lemonade for the ladies only!! Features X-Rated Fusion liquor (which is where the pink comes from!!) Fun and refreshing anytime!!! YUMMY! Could increase the measurements to make a pitcher or punch for a group! This is a fun alternative to a lemon drop for any ladies groups!! Think PINK girls!!! ***Note- I mixed everything in a martini..."

Ingredients: lemonade, x-rated fusion liqueur...

"Traditional hot mulled cider with white wine 'Glühmost', and the more common red wine version 'Glühwein' are served throughout the cold weather season, and are sold by-the-mug at outdoor Christmas Markets in Germany. Delicious!"

Ingredients: cinnamon, dry white wine...

"These were without doubt the most popular drink that we served in the restaurant I ran in Cyprus! They are known as the National Drink of Cyprus, and are delicious as well as being very refreshing. We used to make these with the local Cypriot brandy, which is not as strong as normal French brandy or cognac and has a delectable caramel taste to it. We..."

Ingredients: ice, bitters, lemonade...

"When I lived in Spain and we had "office parties" I was always asked to bring the Sangria. While most Sangria is made with red wine, I like white better - we had one called Diamante, mmm. After tweaking the recipe each time, I think it's a really good one now. Since I'm a blonde, they called it blonde Sangria made by La Rubia!"

Ingredients: cranberry juice, ice cubes...

"This spiced and hot rum buttered cider toddy is a wonderful drink throughout the cold winter months, and is perfect during the Festive Holiday Season as well. I use Scrumpy or local French Breton cloudy cider for this, which I believe is called Hard Cider in North America. Serve the hot rum buttered cider toddy in attractive warmed glasses and float..."

Ingredients: cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"Another GREAT Jamie Oliver recipe, and one that I am preparing for New Year's Eve! Jamie says you can use any spirits or liquor, but he suggestes vodka and tequila in his recipe. These bottles look SO festive and pretty, I plan to use holly, berries, bay leaves, fruit slices, ivy and woody herbs for my bottles this year. DO check that the liquor..."

Ingredients: tequila, fresh edible flowers...

"This is a Sangria that I make every year when we have people over for New Year's Eve. I think that it is better than some of the Sangrias I have had at restaurants! (Please also see my "New Year's Eve White Sangria" as well!) Note: This was updated with new measurements 11/23/2006 when I stopped eye-balling and really measured!"

Ingredients: club soda, rioja wine...

"A version of Sangria that even the kids can enjoy."

Ingredients: seltzer water, lemons...

"Adapted from "Peterson's Holiday Helper," by Valerie Peterson (Clarkson Potter, 2008). This is a blend of all the favorite holiday flavors, not really a true sangria. You can use a sparkling cider or grape juice, or even a champagne if you'd like to. Cherries are an excellent addition to this drink as well. This is best left to sit..."

Ingredients: dry red wine, sparkling apple cider...