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Aviation Cocktail
Violet-scented cocktails such as The Aviation, once fairly common, almost disappeared 50 years ago. Newly available violet liqueurs are helping to bring them back.
October 2009
- Keywords
- cocktail of the month,
- drinks,
- cocktails,
- gin,
- beverages
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Herbal Bloody Mary
Admittedly divisive, when balanced it’s a delicious drink. This recipe is that, and it makes great use of the herbs growing in your kitchen window.
July 1960
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- vodka,
- summer,
- spirits,
- beverages
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French “75”
A drink with surprising firepower, which is fitting since it was named for a 75-mm cannon.
July 1960
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- gin,
- summer,
- spirits,
- beverages
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Blue Hawaii Kahala Hilton
Think Elvis. Think tiki torches. Think sand between your toes. If that doesn’t work, mix up one of these.
June 1969
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- rum,
- Curaçao,
- summer,
- spirits
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Kaffeeklatsch Punch
Sometimes you need a pick-me-up, sometimes you need help relaxing. This drink can go both ways.
June 1969
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London Fog
The “fog” refers to the way the Pernod turns translucent, but it will also apply to your head if you have too many of them.
May 1969
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- gin,
- Pernod,
- spring,
- spirits
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Hibiscus Punch Emerald Beach Hotel
The perfect mixological metaphor for British Colonialism: A drink that combines rum and Pimm’s.
July 1968
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Piña Colada
Have no fear, this is not the cloying drink of your youth. It’s a delicious and well-balanced tropical quaffer.
July 1968
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- rum,
- fruit,
- summer,
- spirits