Cocktails by Zodiac Sign

Quench your thirst with these delicious spirits

By Natori Moore

Tired of the same old wine, beer or mixed drink staples at your favorite watering hole? Pour out those stale beverage choices and grab hold of the most fitting refresher for your astrological sign. Remember to drink responsibly and in moderation for best results!

Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Aries will try the latest concoction before you can say Captain Morgan and club soda. Ask the bartender what's new and the Ram will be sure to give it a go. Male or female, Aries tends to like manly drinks like Jack Daniels and Coke or scotch on the rocks. The bold ladies of 'Sex and the City,' though -- two of whom are Aries in real life -- always favored the vodka, Cointreau and cranberry juice of the Cosmopolitan.

Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Just a beer, please, and a classic brand like Budweiser, Miller or Sam Adams is best for the habit-prone Bull. Good European beer marketed in America, like Beck's or Heineken, will also satisfy. Ballpark beer is even better -- because it comes with a hot dog! For more refined Taurean moods, drinks with sweetness, like a fruity Daiquiri, or with a touch of dairy, such as a Pina Colada, Pink Lady or Mudslide, will quench this sign's thirst.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
The talk is as important as the drink at the places Gemini frequents. No lonely dive bars for the Twin -- he or she needs social and mental stimulation. Add a cool, refreshing beverage like a white wine spritzer (wine and club soda over ice) or a melon martini and all will be well in Gemini's world. Summer wine tastings and drink sampler nights appeal to the Twin's curiosity as well. Just make sure he or she has a designated driver for the ride home.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Cancer will enjoy drinks that represent the best local produce of a region. Sangria is a particular summer delight, pairing wine with citrus and spice. Other Crab favorites include the exotic Cuban Mojito, and Mexican tequila drinks such as Texas Tea or the classic Margarita. According to my personal research, more Cancers cross the border from southern California into Mexico than any other sign! Could the Margarita be the reason? Serve cocktails at a house party to put your Crab in heaven.

Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Leo and cocktails go together like Hugh Hefner and women. Sunny drinks such as the Lemon Drop martini or the Leo Special (gin, Cointreau, lime juice, Pernod and crème de menthe) made with premium brand liquor will appeal. A Cadillac Margarita made with Grand Marnier in a stylish glass will also make your Lion purr. For Leo's birthday, consider a book on how to prepare classic cocktails in his or her home bar.

Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Specialty wines and micro-brewed beers may appeal to Virgo's love of craft. Even better, consider taking your Virgin on a tour of a winery or microbrewery complete with time for taste testing. Winding down from work will generally be Virgo's reason for drinking -- make sure he or she doesn't unwind too far! Cocktails with green garnishes or themes such as mint juleps, Midori Sours and Grasshoppers may pique your Virgin's curiosity and love of all things earthy.

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