Fix (Generic Name)

Serve in an Old-fashioned glass...
2	fl oz	Brandy, whisk(e)y, gin, rum etc.
1	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1	fl oz	Fruit juice (often pineapple)
½	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Seasonal fruit

Comment:

Match the juice and spirit and this formula works every time.

About:

A Fix is a classic style of drink that constitutes of a spirit, lemon juice, and some kind of sweet fruit served short.

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