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Suffering Bastard Trader Vic’s

Who doesn’t love a mondegreen cocktail name? Ghost town knee see… I mean, goes down easy, too.
May 1971
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Bertha (Tequila and Honey Cocktail)

A delicious Margarita variant that hails from the silver capital of Mexico, Taxco.
October 1971
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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
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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
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Vodka Dew

Honeydew is a unique flavor, so it makes sense to combine it with a spirit that won’t compete.
August 1960
food + cooking

The Vietnamese Frappuccino

I recently invented a simple, delicious new recipe for blended iced coffee. But I couldn’t be the first to have thought of it, could I?
06.02.09
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Fish House Punch

One of the oldest drink recipes around—it may be nearing 300—and still the recipe’s authenticity is in dispute.
July 1951
food + cooking

Extreme Frugality: Doing the Quik Step

A thrifty mind-set transforms unexpected parts of your life. What happens, for instance, when an athlete-in-training has to kick the sports-drink habit?
05.14.09
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Homemade Ginger Ale

Carefully simmering fresh ginger in water for a good, long while is the key to deep, rounded flavor.
June 2009
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Homemade Ginger Beer

This spicy ginger beer is made the old-fashioned way, with lots of fresh grated ginger, sugar, yeast, and water.
June 2009
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