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10 Tax Day Cocktails You Deserve to Drink Tonight

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Whether you were ahead of the game and filed your taxes weeks ago or are planning to be up all night in front of the computer, we think you deserve a cocktail. Tax Day is as good of an excuse as any to shake up something cold. Here are 10 of our favorite drinks that are fit for the occasion.

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3-2-1 Pitcher Margaritas

If filing your taxes was tough this year, more than one drink might be in order. So make a big pitcher of margaritas and invite a few friends over.

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Classic Martini

Maybe you're getting a nice refund this year. If so, cheers to you! Toast to yourself with a fancy martini.

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The Hint of Spring

Feel free to make this spring-inspired cocktail with frozen blackberries instead of fresh — especially if you already have them on hand.

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The Income Tax Cocktail

This classic cocktail couldn't come with a more appropriate name. It's light, citrusy, and all too easy to drink.

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Rosé Lemonade

If you're too tired to make a complicated cocktail after filing your taxes, this is what you're looking for. Combine rosé and lemonade in a pretty glass and sip away.

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Pomegranate Storm

This Mediterranean-inspired cocktail calls for sour, slightly bitter pomegranate molasses, which contrasts the bright flavor of strawberries and mint to make a very balanced drink.

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The Tax Relief

Here's another aptly named cocktail. This one is a mix of bourbon, cranberry juice, and lime juice that's blended with crushed ice until frothy.

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Classic Old-Fashioned Cocktail

There's a reason why Old Fashioneds are timeless. The combination of bourbon, bitters, and sugar makes for the simplest and best cocktail around.

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Rhubarb Basil Cocktail

This pretty pink cocktail is the perfect choice for spring — and if you'd rather opt for a mocktail, this one is just as lovely without the vodka.

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Budget Pitcher Sangria

Whether or not you owe money (but even more so if you do), this wallet-friendly pitcher is a great answer at the end of the day.

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Sheela Prakash

Senior Contributing Food Editor

Sheela is the Senior Contributing Food Editor at Kitchn and the author of Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food . She received her master's degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy and is also a Registered Dietitian.

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