Cocktail: The Bronx

You know a cocktail has to be a classic if it’s on “The World’s 10 Most Famous Cocktails in 1934” list. Some things evolve over time, but this recipe is more or less the same as what it was back then. This drink is actually a little older than that, though, and dates from somewhere…

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Cocktail: The Chocolate Orange

When I was a kid I loved Terry’s Chocolate Oranges, and not just because the label says “Whack and Unwrap”.  The instructions seem pretty simple.   I usually got these guys around the holiday season, and the orange-milk-chocolate flavor is something that’s been ingrained into my taste buds for quite a few years. Coming into…

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Cocktail: Ward 8

The Ward 8 is a refreshingly citrus cocktail that’s not too sour, but not overbearingly sweet. The rye balances out what could be a very sour drink with just enough spiciness. This is a historical cocktail, with a history as far back as 1898 and the associated lore to match. I’ll save that for the history…

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