After Work
After-work drinks are a great way to round off the day and raise a toast to all the good things you’ve accomplished throughout the day (even if it only was to put on a clean shirt for a Zoom meeting!). So, to get you inspired to pour some amazing mixed drinks after a hard day of #adulting, here is a selection of the best after-work cocktails and mocktails ever.
From the luscious Lemon Drop Martini and super simple Highball, to the daring Dirty Martini and the flawless Aperol Spritz, there is a gorgeous cocktail that will tick all your must-have boxes. Take a look, try a few, and let us know as soon as you find your favorite!
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