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8 Cocktails That Are Good for You (Really!)

Whether she brightens it with fruit or herbs, Cat Cora is taking liquor to the next level.

Recipes created by Cat Cora

Photo: Anna Williams

Bloody Mary with Basil Vodka

This breakfast favorite gets updated for summer, becoming even more of a pick-me-up than usual thanks to its herb-infused liquor.

Get the recipe: Bloody Mary with Basil Vodka

Photo: Anna Williams

Pomegranate Margaritas with Habanero Tequila

Ice cold, with a sweet fruity flavor and a zingy, pepper-induced edge, this is the perfect drink for a summer evening in the yard.

Get the recipe: Pomegranate Margaritas with Habanero Tequila

Photo: Anna Williams

Mojitos with Pineapple Rum

Think of this as the piña colada's more sophisticated cousin—it's lighter and simpler, but it's still got plenty of tropical flavor.

Get the recipe: Mojitos with Pineapple Rum

Photo: Anna Williams

Raspberry Thyme Spritzer

Fruit-infused syrup with sparkling water creates a grown-up soda that can be far less sweet than store-bought sugar bombs.

Get the recipe: Raspberry Thyme Spritzer

Photo: Anna Williams

Grapefruit-Ginger Spritzer

A sparkling treat perfect for those who like bubbles but prefer savory to sweet.

Get the recipe: Grapefruit-Ginger Spritzer

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Second Shots

Need more ways to use up your infused spirits? Cat recommends tequila melon slushes, basil vodka lemon spritzers or a pineapple-orange rum cocktail.

Get the recipes: Tequila-Melon Slushes, Basil Vodka Lemon Spritzers and Pineapple-Orange Rum Cocktails.

More Cocktail Wisdom from Cat Cora

How Cat came up with her drink recipes
The right way to infuse spirits

Published 04/12/2012