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My family and I spent Christmas week at an all inclusive resort in Rivera Maya, Mexico, a beautiful location. Part of the fun at an all inclusive resort is that all alcohol is included in the price of the hotel. The first day at the beach my family and I had a blast trying all of the frozen concoctions. From the Blue Hawaiian to the Iceberg, we tasted them all.

That first evening, as we sat in one of the lounges, the cocktail waitress told me that the bartender would make any drink we requested. In fact, the cocktail menu she handed me was voluminous. But hiding within its pages was my favorite drink, a Kir Royale, which is a combination of champagne and creme de cassis. While I continued to taste the various frozen drinks on the beach during the day,  every evening I happily ordered my Kir Royale (yes Alan Schwartz I do love drinking pink).

What’s your favorite drink?

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Corey Bearak

In my younger days Red Label and soda (subtle hint: I am a Jets fan and drinking was legal a few years earlier back in my day).
These days my preference is Malibu Rum with lime juice and seltzer.
I also make mean pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris during summer BBQ and at our pool clubs annual labor day bash; this past labor I also experimented with fresh peaches blended with Rum and/ or vodka; they were a big hit.
I also enjoy Frangelico in my cappuccino or expresso (or coffee - which led me to prefer Hazelnut coffee).
Raj Goel

I make a MEAN Sazerac. Bourbon, Simple Syrup, Bitters, Absinthe. YUM.

Bourbon & Soda is the default drink at bars.

And I invented the SANDY...in honor of the storm. D E L I S H.

Submitted by jeffreyrubin on Sun, 01/05/2014 - 23:19

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Jeffrey Rubin

Winter - a good scotch with a splash of water. Dewars at the Friars, Balvanie rum cask at home.
Summer - a good rum and anything.

David Abeshouse

So many choices, too few opportunities.... Depending on the circumstances:
A great red Bordeaux (or Burgundy or Tuscan or Oregon Pinot Noir or...)
Ciroc on the rocks (or Grey Goose rocks & olives)
Champagne (dry)
Waitemata (New Zealand beer)
Poland Spring water

Submitted by Jeanne_Anne_Norton on Mon, 01/06/2014 - 02:56

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Jeanne Anne Norton

Champagne

Submitted by Lucas_Meyer on Mon, 01/06/2014 - 03:31

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Lucas Meyer

In no particular order, Veuve Clicot, single malt Scotch, a truly great Argentine Malbec, a delicious California Pinot Noir that fellow Gothamite Kevin Kaske introduced me to...and I could go on.
Nancy Schess

Kir Royale! Had forgotten that one! And Rona, you know we share the same tastes. OK, so my new favorite wine is Moscato (aka fruit punch) but if it is not wine, I am partial to an apple martini.

Submitted by Alan_Schwartz on Mon, 01/06/2014 - 05:50

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Alan Schwartz

Don't believe Riva...it's not REALLY pink!

Submitted by NULL (not verified) on Mon, 01/06/2014 - 06:43

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In your Kir Royale, try replacing creme de cassis with Chambord. Magnifique!

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