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Avoid a Hangover With These Low-Alcohol Cocktails

Want a cocktail without quite as much booze? Good news: You don't have to go light on flavor or personality.

July 31, 2015

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Michelle Gatton, prop styling by Alyssa Pagano
1/9
Wild Heart Cocktail
The delicate orange flavor of Aperol melds well with bitter lemon soda in this crisp cocktail.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Michelle Gatton, prop styling by Alyssa Pagano
2/9
Berry Dangerous Fix Cocktail
Bitter, herbaceous Campari is softened by sweet strawberries in this pink-hued, refreshing cocktail.
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Ditte Isager
3/9
Aquavit Spritzer
Aquavit is a strong Scandinavian spirit that gets mellowed out in this cocktail with soda water and berry jam.
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Diana Yen, food and prop styling by Diana Yen
4/9
Orange-Cardamom Spritzer
Prosecco keeps things light and bubbly, but the real secret weapon is a cardamom simple syrup that's spicy, herbal, and citrusy all at the same time.
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Photo by Con Poulos
5/9
Spiked Strawberry Lemon Spritzer
Mashed fruit, seltzer, and a bit of honey keep this drink refreshing (and beautiful).
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Photo by David A. Land, food styling by Carrie Purcell, prop styling by Alyssa Pagano
6/9
Pimm's Royale Punch
Who says that Pimm's is just for Pimm's Cups? Add Champagne, and it becomes an especially refreshing punch.
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Gieves Anderson, food styling by Anna Hampton
7/9
White Noise Spritz
This incredibly simple, slightly bitter cocktail is the perfect aperitif before a meal or the star of a day-drinking session.
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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
8/9
Hey Hey, My My
Sherry, the Spanish fortified wine, is a great low-alcohol cocktail base that still packs a lot of flavor.
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