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“Sleigh” at your holiday party this year with these festive and fun cocktails from 1800 Tequila and Three Olives! Whether you’re a vodka lover or a tequila lover (or both!) , we’ve got something for you. Tequila Spiced Cranberry Highball Ingredients 1.5 Sherry , Tequila , Vermouth Cristalini Ingredients 2 oz.
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” —Josh Gandee, host, No Proof podcast “Not all celebrity tequilas deserve to be behind the bar. Instead, support Mexican-owned, additive-free tequila brands who use centuries-old production methods and focus on environmental sustainability.” .” Plus, it just isn’t a great look.
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