Philadelphia, PA -- Hey, trench mouth: The next time you're shooting the breeze at a singles bar, try drinking a vodka and cranberry to freshen your breath.

It's the perfect drink for keeping the stink factor down, according to a new drink guide, "The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion" (Quirk) -- which has a cover with a built-in coaster.

If you want to make yourself smarter, author Duane Swierczynski recommends a "Stroke of Genius" -- Maker's Mark and cola -- because studies show rats suffered less brain damage after a stroke when given an alcohol/caffeine mix.

If you've got a cold, try knocking back a "Snooter Rooter" which is really a Bloody Mary with 10 drops of Tabasco.

Finally, if you want to know which drink to have on your deathbed, it's Mitch's Curtain Call, named after Robert Mitchum's last drink: 1.5 oz of tequila and a cigarette.

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