Front Porch Martini
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Front Porch Martini

The key to a good Martini is to make it as cold as you can. I keep my gin in the freezer for just this purpose along side the coupe.

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3 Essential Cocktail Syrups
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3 Essential Cocktail Syrups

Here are 3 essential syrups that I keep in my refrigerator. You can use these in tons of drinks and are easy to make.

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The Last Flight
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The Last Flight

A Classic riff on The Last Word and The Paper Plane. A perfect 1:1:1:1 ratio drink. If you don’t have the Chartreuse, try Faccia Brutto Centerbe which is just as good.

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Whiskey Sour
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Whiskey Sour

One of my favorite Sours. Don’t be scared of the egg white.

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Old Fashioned
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Old Fashioned

The Classic Cocktail. Perfect for a cold winter night. You can use Rye or Bourbon and garnish with a traditional orange peel or a Luxardo cherry.

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Toronto
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Toronto

I’m a big fan of Rye since Bourbon sometimes goes too sweet for me. The Fernet in this drink gives a nice bitter minty balance to the spicy whiskey. Love this.

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