#plaguedrink

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The Eagles want their song back. Silliness reigns for tonight’s #plaguedrink as a random open of a recipe book stranded me on the late 1970’s disco ball lit dance floor, with a Tequila Sunrise in hand and stressing to remember which zodiac signs align with mine. The 70’s. What a time for cocktails. Imagine a time before hip bearded mixologists. You had, then, your martini, Manhattan, shots, and a variety of concoctions. These included the likes of tonight’s Sunrise along with Russians- white and black. Throw in a Harvey Wallbanger or two. All in all a dark period for drinks unless you frequented dives where Tequila Sunrise never rose. For this trip down memory lane on this hit eve, I’ve taken the liberty of subbing thé grenadine or thé original recipe for Campari which, actually, balances the OJ’s (loved that band) sweetness and plays equally nice with the tequila. ‘Take another shot at courage’, wearing one of my sterling dragon buckles. So you’re not Just another lonely boy in town And she's out runnin' 'round #tequila #tequilasunrise #dragon #dragonbuckle #sterling #jewelry (at Major Deegan Expwy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCjzp7pF1ef/?igshid=7qzqdg5ispug

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Mint eradication program in full swing. Don’t be an a hole, wear your mask. #plaguedrink #mojito (at Major Deegan Expwy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CChQJhklw10/?igshid=1n4qxordu89pj

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The Leap Year, from a 1928 recipe out of the Savoy Hotel, London. Chosen at random by flipping the pages but, oh man, we need this year to leap by. Keeping my glass company is my Triple Skull buckle, sterling. While I don’t provide drinks delivery, you can order this buckle from me and I’ll include this recipe. #plaguedrink #leapyear #savoyhotel #london #americanbar #sterling #skull #buckle #sugarskull #luxury #mensstyle #gin #womensstyle #silversmithmakingdrinks #again (at Major Deegan Expwy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCXCQcRF77h/?igshid=lkte0fsswdvr

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Drinking tonight for the holiday. A holiday themed drink, kind of a Ramos Gin Fizz but heavy on the blueberries and strawberries. #plaguedrink #bestwithaspoon #besafeonthe4th (at Major Deegan Expwy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCPnjmkl5Um/?igshid=smutsvgc5heh

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Out of control Friday, time wise. 1)Had to rush to my Zoom cocktail meet up,and 2) that shit ton of mint in the garden. Voila, Mojito. Cheers. #plaguedrink #mojito #rum #ron (at Major Deegan Expwy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyfKhgFDuF/?igshid=1gmw8xmukw40t

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The Cuban Manhattan. Which makes me think of that Bobby Womack song, “Across 110th St”, although I also hear Willie Colon and the Fania All Stars. Yeah, and Eddie Palmieri. All this from a cocktail name, you say. Yes. A good drink can be transporting. Cheers. Damn, I miss NYC. #plaguedrink #rum #vermouth #cubanmanhattan #salsa #faniaallstars (at Major Deegan Expwy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAv_z_4lP2Y/?igshid=d64v1vc11das

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My take on the All In Margarita found in the Waldorf Astoria Bar Book. Except. Except, I’ve thrown in some Brazilian soul, Cachacá. Oh, and a float of Mezcal. Oh, and 1 mint leaf in the shaker because I have a shit ton of it in the Mojito garden Lime Tequila Cointreau Cachacá Bar spoon of Mezcal Shake, strain. Repeat as necessary. Dragon Trophy Buckle, sterling. #plaguedrink #tequila #cachaca #cointreau #dontatmeimnotabartender (at Major Deegan Expwy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAlqicgFw7g/?igshid=1zgq06r7o4bt

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The esteemed Martinez is tonight’s #plaguedrink. Viewed as the predecessor of the Martini, this recipe, as with almost all Martini history is subject to debate. Appearing in cocktail books as far back as 1884, the Martinez takes its name from the California port town and may have been concocted by none other than the legendary Jerry Thomas during a stint working in the town. What‘a a drink whose provenance you can’t argue over? Whatever. Reflecting the spirit choices of the late 19th century, the gin used is of the Old Tom variety. Think of Old Tom as bridging the early styled Geneveer and our present day Dry Gins. The moniker Old Tom harks to the intemperate early 18th century London and the infamous Gin Lane. Establishments selling Outlaw Gin were recognized by signs depicting black cats, Old Tom. When the sign was hung one could obtain a shot of Gin by placing payment thru a slot in the wall and the server would pour a ration thru a lead pipe to the customer. Time may be right to bring back this social distancing appropriate approach to hospitality, but I digress. So, Old Tom Gin, sweet vermouth, Luxardo, bitters. Less like a Martini, more like a Negroni and a Manhattan had a precious love child. Cheers. #plaguedrink #imasilversmithnotabartender #oldtomgin #luxardo #sweetvermouth (at Major Deegan Expwy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAjHqPtlnZo/?igshid=1posgg0wf22i9