I’m an avowed gin & tonic lover: I love the way the lime zest hits my nose just as I’m about to take a sip. I love the sparkle and bite of the tonic, with its mysterious quinine flavor. And I do love a juniper-forward gin — usually. But during the holidays, when cooking can mean hours at a time in the kitchen, I veer more towards mocktails, which add to the festive atmosphere without leaving me drunk and exhausted before dinner even starts.
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