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Aperol Spritz: Tellers Gallery & Bar Can’t make it to Italy this year? Get a taste of the Italian coast with Tellers Gallery & Bar’s Aperol Spritz. It’s refreshing. It’s highly photographable. It’s a classic cocktail we just can’t say “no” to. The Aperol Spritz starts with, you guessed it, Aperol, an Italian aperitif that is bittersweet and beautiful. When mixed with prosecco and a little soda water, you get the summer classic Aperol Spritz. We recommend sipping your spritz while dining al fresco at Tellers Gallery & Bar. Manhattan: Dive Bar Choose the Manhattan at Dive Bar if you prefer your rye whiskey cocktails to be a little on the sweet side. Not only is it a classic, but it’s just plain good. Dive Bar starts with a rye whiskey, bitters, and sweet red vermouth and garnishes with a cherry (yay, bonus snacks!). Visit Dive Bar for live music, a killer weekend brunch spread, and the best Manhattan in Columbia. Trust us. Moscow Mule: Midway Golf & Games When you’re busy playing hard, your cocktail should be refreshing and zippy. Let us introduce you to 44 Tavern at Midway Golf & Games’ Moscow Mule. This vodka-based cocktail has a bite thanks to the ginger beer but can be sweetened with orange, peach, or cherry. Our recommendation? Get your golf on or take a spin on the go-karts, and then enjoy a classic craft cocktail mixed by the masters at 44 Tavern. Visit: 820 E. Broadway Call: (573) 441-8355 Visit: 1116 Business Loop 70 E. Call: (573) 607-9523

Peychaud's Bitters, and a sugar cube. While notably sweeter than an Old Fashioned but less fruity than a Manhattan, the Sazerac is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a little Louisiana flair in their cocktail.

Visit: 1204 Hinkson Ave. Call: (573) 447-6547

Old Fashioned: Six-Mile Ordinary To us, “classic cocktail” and “Old Fashioned” go hand in hand. There’s a reason this elevated cocktail has remained on bar menus for over two centuries. While just about anyone can make an Old Fashioned, we like to enjoy ours at Six-Mile Ordinary. After all, this classic cocktail blends beautifully with the upscale vibe created by this distillery’s new tasting room. Begin with whiskey, add Demerara Syrup, Angostura bitters, Regan's Orange Bitters, and an orange twist and Luxardo Cherry, then sit back, knowing you’re the most sophisticated person in the room.

Visit: 700 Fay St. Call: (573) 554-1662

Six-Mile Ordinary

Find Cocktails, Beer, Ciders & Wines at These Top Drink Spots: Addison’s, Cooper’s Landing, Serenity Valley Winery, Sycamore, The Roof, Tropical Liqueurs & Waves Cider Company

Visit: 5500 W. Van Horn Tavern Rd. Call: (573) 445-8100

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