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Lawrence Libations: Mint Julep at Mariscos

If any cocktail is capable of showing off whiskey’s refreshing side, it’s a mint julep — serious-tasting yet easily sippable. By Sara Shepherd

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Lawrence Libations: Field Favour at Teller’s

A surprising farm-fresh flavor is sprouting in the Field Favour cocktail — beets. By Sara Shepherd

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Lawrence Libations: Schooners at Louise’s Bar downtown

Back when Louise herself owned and operated Louise’s Bar downtown, the bar’s big draw was 10-cent pints. Those went by the wayside long ago (rats!), but the next big thing has been going strong since the 1970s or earlier: schooners. By Sara Shepherd

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Lawrence Libations: French Kiss martini at the Jayhawker

If you find February better suited for curmudgeonry than romance, this probably isn’t your kind of Lawrence Libation. No problem. Go have a Scotch on the rocks and check back another month, because we’re about to make a corny connection between Valentine’s Day and a drink. By Sara Shepherd.

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Lawrence Libations: Hot Hard Cider at Henry’s Upstairs

Tis the season for hot drinks, and Henry’s Upstairs serves a local favorite of the alcoholic variety. It's just what it sounds like — Hot Hard Cider. By Sara Shepherd.

Lawrence Libations: Horsefeather at The Bourgeois Pig

Rye whiskey and ginger beer with a cherry on top — the Horsefeather at Bourgeois Pig. By Sara Shepherd.

Lawrence Libations: Tarantula Margarita at La Familia

With this feature kicking off the week of Halloween, we picked a drink with a scary-sounding name. By Sara Shepherd.