The Weekend Comes Early: 10 'Cocktail Of The Week' Recipes

We know it's still only Thursday here at Food Republic. And we know that this week has seemed to drag on a little bit longer than most. Because we think that you might feel the same, we've assembled a slideshow of 10 of our recent Cocktails of the Week. Back by popular demand, our weekly column is designed to help the home bartender — from beginner to aspiring pro — craft classic and modern drinks. These creations are as diverse as they are simple to mix, making use of spirits that are household names and some spirits that are, well, not quite household names. Sure, they might not magically make the weekend arrive already, but they'll certainly get you one sip closer.

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