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I’ll Have a Mint Julep, Please

July 23, 2007 9:45 AM

On weeks like this when it seems no one is even in the office and when those of us who are dreaming of hammocks swaying in a cool summer breeze, I like to offer up escapist videos.

So check out this new video series from Food Network at on 12 delicious summer cocktails with a Latin twist.

Then, take a long lunch and gather up lemons, limes, ice and other essentials. Once it’s time, turn the computer off, dust off the blender and fire up that pineapple mojito gelatin shot, melontini, coconut lemonade, and so on.