Oprah's 5 Favorite Cocktail Recipes
With the juice of fresh lemons, pomegranates, pineapples and tangerines, every one of these drinks is cool and refreshing.
By Lynn Andriani
Photo: The Oprah Winfrey Show
Moscow Mule
On Oprah and Gayle King's trip to Yosemite National Park in 2010, Oprah mixed up a batch of these refreshing concoctions with vodka, ginger beer, simple syrup, lime juice and mint. She even brought some to her neighbors at the next campsite over.
Get the recipe: Oprah's Moscow Mule
Get the recipe: Oprah's Moscow Mule
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Pomegranate Martini
Oprah loves martinis—and this is one of her favorites. You can use lemon-flavored vodka or white tequila, and a squirt of fresh lemon juice is optional. But a hefty dose of antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice is a must.
Get the recipe: Oprah's Pomegranate Martini
Get the recipe: Oprah's Pomegranate Martini
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Frozen TangOrita
Tangerine juice has a fresh and zippy taste that helps beat the winter blues. Its sweetness pairs well with Patron Silver tequila, which has a lighter, smoother flavor than aged tequilas.
Get the recipe: Oprah's Frozen TangOrita
Get the recipe: Oprah's Frozen TangOrita
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Oprah's Legends Lemon Drop Martini
Oprah served this tart cocktail at her 2005 Legends Ball. As she explains in this video, it's "light and refreshing." Pucker up.
Get the recipe: Oprah's Legends Lemon Drop Martini
Get the recipe: Oprah's Legends Lemon Drop Martini
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O' Mai Mai Juice
One day in Maui, Oprah tried to make her own version of a drink she had at the juice bar Liquiteria in New York City, adding pineapple and mint. Stir in an ounce of vodka if you wish.
Get the recipe: Oprah's O' Mai Mai Juice
Next: Oprah's 8 favorite recipes to make
Get the recipe: Oprah's O' Mai Mai Juice
Next: Oprah's 8 favorite recipes to make
Published 12/17/2012