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Cease and Desist
CH Distillery
Honey, lemon, and ginger perk up this tangy drink, which showcases black-tea-infused gin.
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Giralamo Sour
Lone Wolf
Medium-bitter herbal amaro mixes with puckery lemon juice and a frothed egg white for an easy-sipping result.
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Negroni Slushi
Parson’s Chicken & Fish
The drink that defined summer 2013—an icy mélange of Letherbee gin, bitters, sweet vermouth, and lemon juice—tastes equally delightful in the off-season.
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Painkiller No. 3
Three Dots and a Dash
A blend of two rums, coconut liqueur, passion-fruit purée, and pineapple juice is indulgent without causing a toothache.
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Venetian Blond
Nico Osteria
Marry rum, orange curaçao, and saba; top with soft whipped cream. The result: a sweet Italian honeymoon in a glass.