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The MacGyver Mixologist: Drinks from Whatever’s in Your Kitchen

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Mixology Magic: Cocktails from a “Barely Stocked” Bar You open the cabinet and stare down the bottles. Hendrick’s Gin, Jose Cuervo Tequila. Then a couple of lonely mixers: orange soda, Coke, lemonade. Some syrups, a few lemons and limes rolling around. Not exactly a craft cocktail bar, right? Wrong. With a little imagination (and maybe a forgiving palate), you can turn that ragtag lineup into a small menu of surprisingly good cocktails. Here are six drinks you can shake, stir, and brag about like you planned it all along. 🍋 1.  The Spa Day Fizz  (Citrus Gin Fizz) Hendrick’s + citrus = your botanicals in a bathrobe. You’ll need: 2 oz Hendrick’s Gin 1 oz fresh lemon juice 0.5 oz orange syrup Lemonade to top Shake it, strain it, top it. Crisp, zesty, and as refreshing as cucumber water at an overpriced resort. 🌅 2.  Tequila Sunset Glow-Up  (Sunset Tequila Spritz) Move over, tequila sunrise. This one’s got soda-pop sass. You’ll need: 2 oz Jose Cuervo Tequila 3 oz orang...