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Choose a signature cocktail so you don't have to fully stock the bar. Ask your guests in advance if they have a special drink they love, or choose something you know will work for everyone. "So often we see mixologists bend over backwards to come up with that new drink," says Stark. "For me, the second summer hits, I go basic Italian chic: Campari and soda."

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