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El Presidente Cocktail

Not to be confused with the daiquiri variant of the same, this tropical cocktail came from El Presidente Hotel in Acapulco.
February 1967
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Bitter Orange Kindler

From a piece called “Merrymakers,” this bitter-sweet libation makes a merry aperitif or digestif.
December 1965
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The Red Carpet

Born a few years before Samantha, this precursor to the Cosmopolitan is every bit as sexy.
October 1956
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Sazarac

Whether our misspelling was intentional or accidental, the Sazerac (with an e) is the classic New Orleans cocktail.
February 1957
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Madras

A rare plaid drink, this snow cone of a cocktail uses seven different liqueurs AND a tablespoon of Cognac.
November 1959
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Ski Lift

Après ski, or anytime there’s a nip in the air, this citrusy hot toddy—made with bourbon or rye—will warm you up.
November 1955
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Moscow Mule

One of the first popular vodka drinks, it may not have thawed the Cold War, but it did buck the anti-Soviet trend.
March 1955
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Grasshopper

It’s straight out of Mad Men, but if you like Thin Mints or mint chocolate chip ice cream you’ll love this classic cocktail.
January 1956
food + cooking

Tamago Gohan to Start the Day

Ridiculously easy to make, this satiating breakfast is perfect for those remaining winter mornings.
03.06.09
food + cooking

Extreme Frugality: Make New Friends But Keep the Gold

Maybe this project has turned me into a prude, but I’m not against having fun—especially when that fun comes in the form of a cassoulet cook-off.
03.05.09
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