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Minnie the Moocher
Spirit-forward and just on the rich side, this late-night sipper delivers satisfying botanical complexity. Before serving to others, practice this cocktail's...
John Champion
2nd October 2023 at 17:09
I make a variation of this drink for my Halloween menu appropriately named "the Ghost of Smokey Joe." Same measurements but swap the gin for Rye and add a layer of Islay scotch over the top for a little smoke.
19th January 2025 at 02:01
Your modifications are genius. Made tonight with Michter’s Rye and Ardneg 10. Surely going into the winter rotation.
2nd October 2023 at 18:54
That's a brilliantly appropriate riff. Many thanks for sharing, John.