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How to Rim a Glass

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Rimming- Moisten the Rim

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  1. Wet the outside rim of the glass with a fresh lemon or lime wedge. When rimming with sugar or cocoa use one of the liquid ingredients to moisten the rim, preferably a flavored liqueur. For instance, for a Chocolate Martini moisten the rim with a little Kahlua.

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