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Glass of whiskey on wooden bar counter.

This is another great drink from Jeffrey Morganthaler.  The apple cider is front and center along with the Scotch.  The Averna, lemon and Allspice Dram fill in the middle.  The finish is apple, citrus and allspice.  Blended malt Scotch, apple cider, lemon juice, Averna Amaro, Allspice Dram and Angostura Bitters.…

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The Last Word

Two margarita cocktails in stemmed glasses with a lime wedge on a wooden surface.

The Last Word The Last Word is a Prohibition era cocktail originally created at the Detroit Athletic Club.  Equal parts Gin, Green Chartreuse, Maraschino Liqueur and lime juice create a well balanced cocktail with bold citrus and herbal flavors. Ingredients: 3/4 oz Gin 3/4 oz Green Chartreuse 3/4 oz Maraschino…

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Coquito

Two glasses of milk on a tray.

The National Drink of Puerto Rico.  Think Eggnog with coconut instead of eggs and milk.  This recipe is a take on Roberto Berdecia’s from La Factoria, San Jaun, Puerto Rico.

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Manhattan Au Poivre

A martini with black olives on top of a wooden table.

A steak dinner often suggests a robust red wine.  Instead, what about a cocktail that makes you want to have a bite of steak?  The goal when pairing cocktails with food is to craft a drink that makes one want a bite of the food with each sip of the…

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