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Cocktail Mode

At Cocktail Mode we've been gaming since the 80's and drinking since the 90's

In the same way an expert sommelier might pair rich Argentinian Malbec with a slab of sirloin steak, we look at classic video games and pair them with a cocktail - or other boozy beverage - that will create the perfect synergetic vibe for playing and sipping

Gaming, like alcohol, is in our blood

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Andy's Cocktail

Dave's Cocktail

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