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Celebrate New Years, Hangover and Bloody Mary Day with one drink

Jan. 1 marks three notable holidays: New Year’s Day, National Hangover Day and, fittingly, Bloody Mary Day. Celebrate all three with El Gigante at Cabo Wabo Cantina. While the bloody mary is available year-round, the “giant”-sized version is served only on Tuesday.

Ingredients

■ 3 ounces New Amsterdam vodka

■ 8 ounces Cabo Wabo’s signature blend of bloody mary mix

■ 2 ounces Worcestershire sauce

■ 1½ ounces fresh lime juice

■ 1 teaspoon Tabasco

Garnish

■ Lemon

■ Lime

■ Olives

■ Fresh shrimp

Directions

Combine ingredients and shake well. Pour into a glass and top the cocktail with a toothpick skewer of shrimp, olives and citrus wedges.

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