Craft Cocktails with Tips from a Sacramento Bartender
How to make your own cocktails at home with pizzaz. Learn how to make impressive craft cocktails at home with expert tips from Sacramento bartenders.
Elizabeth Penney
Elizabeth Penney is a freelance wine, food, and travel writer based in Sacramento. Her work can be viewed at Elizabethpenney.com.
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