Recipe: Swizzle Drinks
Every summer needs its own drink, that signature cocktail that defines a period in time. This summer, I’m mixing up a big batch of Swizzle drinks.
Hal Goodtree is the editor and publisher of CaryCitizen.com and FoodCary.com. He likes cooking, trying new restaurants and working edible plants into the garden.
Every summer needs its own drink, that signature cocktail that defines a period in time. This summer, I’m mixing up a big batch of Swizzle drinks.
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