Apocalypse Now? What to drink at the "End of the World"

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News flash! It’s December 21! The end of the world is here … or so the Interwebs (and those Mayans) say. Are you freaking out yet? Running to your secret bunker in the Adirondacks? Counting your leftover Sandy supply of canned goods? Whether you think today truly marks the of days or, like us, believe it’s just another Friday, but still a great excuse to hit the pub early, here are a couple of fabulous and fiery cocktails that will help you sweat it out either way.

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The Cajun Martini at Sugar Freak doubles down on the dirty and includes an outrageous kick of jalapeno for added ka-pow. You’ll need the extra olives to help calm your tingling taste buds. 36-18 30th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103 (GMAP)

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Be sure to grab some antacids for your bug-out bag if you head to Pachanga Patterson, where the Honey in Heat concoction (image here) is one helluva scorcher that combines habanero-infused tequila (yowza!) with lime juice, soothing honey and an ancho-salt rim for a hurts-so-good burn. 33-17 31st Ave., Astoria, NY 11106 (GMAP)

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Daly‘s spicy mary offerings are equally biting. The Hail Mary incorporates sun-dried tomato vodka and you’ll be crying tears of mercy after sampling the bold Bloody Maria, which packs some unholy heat with fire-hot tequila instead of vodka and is served with a cocktail shrimp. 31-86 31st St., Astoria, NY 11106 (GMAP)

At Listo el Pollo in Jackson Heights, the maddening Michelada, a zesty beer-based beverage that traditionally includes lemon, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and black pepper, is perfectly piquant for fearless prepping or unfazed imbibing. Cheers! 86-02 37th Ave., Jackson Heights, NY 11372 (GMAP)