Beverages

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Today I came across Rachel Ray's Cool Cocktails list (with photos), and complete Drink Recipe Archive (with more photos). Everything looks scrumptious.

I just moved into my own apartment about a month ago, and I'm really looking forward to entertaining friends once I get it all fixed up and all of my furniture arrives.

• What are your favourite drink recipes? I'm searching for everything from hot to cold, chocolatey, fruity, sweet, sour, bubbly, creamy - everything.
  
• What kind of glasses do your favourite recipes call for, and what kinds of glasses should I absoultely invest in? (I'm on a budget, so it's going to take me some time to acquire everything - I'm looking to prioritize)
  
• Any drink-making/serving tools I should look out for (ie: cocktail shakers, etc)?
  
• What are your favourite non-alcoholic drinks, especially for summer?

I'm really looking forward to your responses!
*Just to clarify, I am 19 and live in BC, Canada. I am legal - thanks for your concern*
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