Pomegranate Martini W XYZ Lounge, Aloft Hotel Chapel Hill This cocktail is made with pomegranate juice, citrus vodka, and lemon juice. I find it too thin by far, and I think that would be fixed by using triple sec instead of the flavored vodka. The lemon juice tries to help balance the drink’s flavors, but
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Yo La Mango Lantern’s Lounge Chapel Hill, NC Made with mango puree, lemongrass, sake, and vodka, Yo La Mango was tasty and packed lots of flavor.

Lotus Blossom Lantern’s Lounge Chapel Hill, NC This sophisticated drink was made with Luksana vodka, lillet blanc, orange flower water, and lychee juice. Combined, the drink was lightly sweet and wonderfully smooth.

Mint Sidecar Elaine’s on Franklin 454 West Franklin Chapel Hill, NC The mint leaf was an excellent garnish to a well-blended drink. The cognac wasn’t too noxious, as it sometimes can be. One of these will be plenty to get you through a meal. Tasty but not delicious.

Oranj Cocktail Elaine’s on Franklin 454 West Franklin Chapel Hill, NC The sweet rim worked very well because of the strong alcohol taste; they tempered each other. The orange is sweet and not overpowering at all. It tastes golden.

Basil Mojito Elaine’s on Franklin 454 West Franklin Street Chapel Hill, NC This drink was very strong with an excellent rum chosen as the base. The basil was an exciting flavor change. Surprisingly, the drink had a bit of lemon to it, which made the whole thing taste off. Interesting, but didn’t quite succeed.

Azure Tea Cocktail Azure Grill *CLOSED* 407 Meadowmont Village Circle Chapel Hill, NC Let it be known, this is the one and only time I have ever liked sweet tea. I don’t particular like to drink liquefied sugar, but it’s easy to take when cut with muddled raspberries and bourbon. The bourbon was very well
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