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Juneteenth Cocktail

Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating the emancipation of African Americans in the United States, typically observed on June 19th. The holiday has its roots in 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the emancipation of slaves in the state.

This year, mix up a Juneteenth cocktail to commemorate the occasion! The drink is a simple mix of bourbon, sweet and sour mix, and cranberry juice, and can be easily adjusted to taste.

To make a Juneteenth …