Key ingredients to always have on hand to whip up a cocktail, anytime, anywhere:

Maple syrup: Makes a more wholesome and delicious substitute for any recipe calling for simple syrup. 

Fresh mint: Makes a beautiful garnish and adds a refreshing aroma to almost any cocktail that contains fresh juices and fruits. 

Limes: Squeeze them the day you will use them as they oxidize quickly. There is no comparison for a cocktail made with freshly squeezed limes vs bottled lime juice. 

Premium booze: Your cocktails are only as good as your ingredients! 

Good ice: Believe it or not, ice cubes made with purified water from an old school ice tray are better than the stuff they sell in bags at the supermarket.

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