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Repeal Day

The Noble Experiment – US Prohibition – came to an end on this day in 1933 when the House of Representatives passed the Twenty-first Amendment to the

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Brandy Espresso Martini

A brandy-based Espresso Martini.

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Brandy Spider Highball

Ginger ale is a brilliant mixer with all brandies, particularly cognac. A couple of dashes of bitters adds greatly this this combo.

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One Buck

Almond and ginger sit brilliantly with brandy in this refreshing cocktail that's freshened with the sharp, vinous notes of verjus. If you find the ginger

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Royal Collins

Why settle for a mere Brandy Collins when you can have a Royal Collins with luxurious sparkling wine instead of soda water?

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Mile High

A brandy-based, bittersweet sour riff on Sam Ross' Paper Plane.

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Rémedy

A honeyed brandy sour with ginger spice. That's the Rémedy. Now, what's the problem?

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Elf On The Shelf

Elf (elderflower liqueur), On (orange liqueur), The (tequila), Shelf (sherry) is for naughty elves to share while planning mischievous enactments. Judicious

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Milk & Honey

Flavoursome Scotch whisky enriched with honey and smoothed with cream.

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Guillotine No. 2

The cherry garnish is a sweet interlude between sips of this deliciously bittersweet aperitivo, or late-night digestivo that cuts through any lingering

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Premiere Mai Tai

A quartet of rums dance in this delicious rendition of Trader Vic's classic Mai Tai.

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Ply & Pin

Bourbon and cranberry juice is a classic combo, here bolstered by a splash of rye whiskey and flavoured with falernum.

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Kentucky Flyer

A rye whiskey and maraschino sour, originally made to fill a coupe, but in pursuit of responsible measures, I've reduced by a third to nestle in a Nick

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Maple Bourbon Smash

A tasty Bourbon Sour, Muddled Fruit Old Fashioned and Maple Old Fashioned mashup that's very sippable. This is a utilitarian cocktail that doesn't suit

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Ninth Island

The classic combination of pineapple and coconut, laced with mezcal and given a delicate touch of berry spice with a slug of pimento dram.

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Queen of the Rodeo

A grenadine, maraschino and grapefruit enhanced Vodka Sour.

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Caffè Leccese

Almond milk and espresso coffee. What's not to like? It may seem counterintuitive to combine hot coffee and ice, but be bold.

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Paper Plane

Bittersweet with underlying bourbon character and lemon zestiness.

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