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You've forgotten your book, the in-flight magazine bores you to tears, and the infant chorus is having an encore. Your last resort is to get creative with the tiny onboard bottles of liquor and complimentary juice. A little creative freedom with these can go a long way if you're stuck in the stratosphere for six-plus hours.
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Leap Frog
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Ginger ale is a staple soda available on most airlines, primarily because of its soothing effects on an upset stomach. It's also a perfect companion to gin and a slice of lemon, which are also commonly available. Combine the three, and voila, you've got a Leap Frog (also sometimes known as a Gin-Ger-Ale).
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Bloody Mary
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A fresh stick of celery might be a scarce thing at 40,000 feet, but you're not trying to make one of these to get your daily serving of vegetables, right? Sans the celery, you can still squeeze a passable Bloody Mary out of vegetable juice and vodka, both of which are available on most flights. If you travel with your own bottle of Tabasco, you'll never miss the terrestrial version of this drink.
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Cuba Libre
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A gussied-up name for a rum and cola, the Cuba Libre is a simple cocktail that can be thrown together in a minute. Any airline has rum in their miniature liquor bottle arsenal, so just grab a cola and a slice of lime or lemon to mix up your very own .
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Cape Cod
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Simplicity reigns if you're concocting a cocktail in coach, and it doesn't get much more simple than cranberry juice and vodka. Ask the steward or stewardess nicely for a slice of lemon or lime to add a perfect finishing touch to this classic drink.
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Presbyterian
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This drink might not have the edgy name you're looking for in a rogue bartender operation in the sky, but a Presbyterian falls well within the lines of simple-yet-delicious drinks. Whiskey and ginger ale pair nicely, and this cocktail is a close cousin to the Leap Frog. No more gin on board? No problem.
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Brass Monkey
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This one comes last because it's the most complicated and actually requires you to ask for the upper-limit of two nip bottles, so lightweights beware. A Brass Monkey can be whipped together with rum, vodka, orange juice, and plenty of confidence that you have nothing important to do for the next four hours.
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