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Give Your Cocktail A Sweet Upgrade With One Unexpected Addition By Rolland Judd Sept. 4, 2025 1:20 pm EST

Elevating your gastronomic game is one thing, but when you really want to impress a crowd, you can't go wrong with booze. Jazzed-up cocktails are a terrific way to turn a social lubricant into a tempting conversation starter. And if you're looking for something out of left field to upgrade spirited beverages at your next get-together, look no further than birthday cake mix.

Before you dismiss this as just another disappointing TikTok cocktail , we spoke with an expert who says it can be delightful. JP Hernandez is the lead mixologist at Koval Distillery , and when we first mentioned using birthday cake mix as a cocktail ingredient, he seemed to be a little o

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