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Charmides Cocktail

CHARMIDES

CHARMIDES COCKTAIL I think I discovered this cocktail while searching for drinks with absinthe.  I typically use Herbsaint instead and the combination with the grapes and Angostura bitters lays a nice foundation for this refreshing cocktail! Recipe 6 Grapes (green preferred) 1/2 oz Herbsaint or other anis liqueur 3 dashes Angostura bitters 3/4 oz Ginger

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Jungle Bird

JUNGLE BIRD There are a few drinks that my wife prefers not to partake of and this is one of them.  She nicknames this one “Dr. Pepper”.  Not sure I agree as I like the complexity of the super dark Blackstrap rum with the Campari in this drink, which I find very enjoyable.  Recipe 1

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planters punch cocktail

Planters Punch

PLANTERS PUNCH Most recipes you find for this drink will look pretty different.  Many have pineapple juice, most have grenadine, etc.  I found this recipe, enjoy it quite a lot, and hope you do as well.  Maybe we should adjust the name to Planters Punched, as this drink does pack a punch… Recipe 3 oz

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mai tai cocktail

Mai Tai

MAI TAI There are many recipes you will find for the Mai Tai, a quintessential Tiki drink to add to your repertoire.  This recipe is alleged to be about as close to the original as you can get.  So, it’s a good place to start… Recipe 2 oz Dark Rum (Appleton’s preferred) 3/4 oz Fresh

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