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  "publishedAt": "2026-05-19T12:30:20.000Z",
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  "textContent": "We all know the economy currently stinks. But times like this, when the price of (gestures wildly at everything) has long passed through the roof and is buttressing up the ozone layer, can be an impetus to take a step back and re-evaluate certain purchasing decisions and find ways to stretch every dollar to its maximum. For cocktail enthusiasts, this can mean sacrificing a few trips to the local watering hole. But stepping out less frequently is only part of the equation.\n\nThe article The Cocktail Ingredients You’re Overpaying For — and What Bartenders Use Instead appeared first on VinePair.",
  "title": "The Cocktail Ingredients You’re Overpaying For — and What Bartenders Use Instead"
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