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" Make sure the party can always wind up back at your place: Lay in a well-stocked booze stash, sexy stemless glasses, and essential hardware \u2014 we&amp;#039;re talking muddler, shaker, shot glasses, strainer. Then house it all in something handsomely grown-up, like Crate &amp;amp;amp; Barrel&amp;#039;s Sloane Leaning Wine Bar, and the only thing this impromptu fete&amp;#039;s missing is the hip-shaking playlist. What to keep handy:   Vodka  The &amp;quot;eco-chic&amp;quot; Square One vodka, founded by a woman, is 100 percent organic.   Gin  Plymouth English Gin placates trendy friends, but Seagram&amp;#039;s Extra Dry will save you precious coin for the laundry.  St. Germain  This light, floral French import is made from elderflowers picked once a year, and mixes with just about any drink. Smells so pretty, we&amp;#039;re tempted to dab it behind our ears.   Rum   Bacardi is a no-brainer (i.e., anyone can make a decent punch).   Rye whiskey   Old Overholt is a guy-pleaser that allows you to nix the six-pack of Bud.   Tonic and Mixers   Skip the Red Bull and spruce up your liquors with the classics: Coke, cranberry juice, club soda.  More Articles from The Smart Girl&amp;#039;s Guide to Living Alone   Cooking for One   Pimp Your Pad   Boy-Proof Your Lair   13 Things We Learned From Living Alone "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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