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Mane of Needles
For Negroni-lovers seeking depth of flavour, complexity and refinement
Brecht Huysman
8th February 2025 at 11:34
Lovely drink! I just wanted to point out that the name comes from a lyric in the song ‘Cassandra Gemini’ by The Mars Volta, from the album Frances the Mute. It’s a little unclear. Cheers!
9th February 2025 at 13:31
Many thanks, Brecht. I've added your wording above.