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Read up on the different components of popular cocktails to impress your guests at your next soiree.

Campari: Great on ice and very popular in the Riviera.

Chambord: Raspberry flavored liquor great with coffee.

Cognac: A small snifter is perfect to finish a steak dinner.

Grand Marnier: Elegant for an after dinner drink with dessert.

Grenadine: Adds a splash of color and goes well with pineapple and orange juice.

Kahlua: Super in a White Russian or coffee.

Kirsch: Otherwise known as Kirschwasser is cherry water. Add a splash to 2 shots of dry vermouth and a teaspoon of Chambord to make A Rose cocktail.

Schnapps: (Peach, Peppermint): Peach is superb in my Beach Bellalini.

Triple Sec: A component of margaritas. If in NYC, Rosa Mexicana's margaritas rocks!

Vermouth: Add a little for a very dry martini.

Bitters: A must-have for Manhattans.

Simple Syrup (flavors optional): It is used in many cocktails including daiquiris and hurricanes.

Pomegranate Juice: Great in club soda or with champagne, pear juice and Grand Marnier.

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