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Each week, we order the same cocktail at two different bars for a friendly head-to-head battle. Go to the bars, taste both drinks and tell us what you like about each by tagging @pghcitypaper on Twitter or Instagram and using #CPBoozeBattles. If you want to be a part of Booze Battles, send an email to food-and-beverage writer Celine Roberts, at celine@pghcitypaper.com.

Allegheny Wine Mixer

5326 Butler St., Lawrenceville

Drink: Jabberwock

Ingredients: Gin, sherry, Caperitif, orange bitters

Our take: Caperitif is a white-wine-based aperitif from South Africa that lends medicinal notes to this easy sipper. Hints of citrus mingle with the botanicals of the gin, while the sherry softens the overall profile of this cocktail.

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The Livermore

124 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty

Drink: Maó-mahón Smuggler

Ingredients: Xoriguer gin, oloroso sherry, bitter orange, mint, lime

Our take: The nose is dominated by florals and clean celery aromas. Berry and hibiscus flavors add complexity, and are balanced by the accented juniper of the gin and bright acid of the lime juice.