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The Recipes: Indexed
All of the drinks, conveniently listed in alphabetical order
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The Ingredients: Indexed
All of the components, from absinthe to, erm, yoghurt
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The Spirits #1: Welcome
~ Dream bars ~ How this is going to work ~ Straight no chaser ~ Sour challenge ~
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The Ingredients: Indexed
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10 Rules for Making Cocktails
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How to throw a cocktail party
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The Cabinet: Bénédictine
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The Spirits #108: The One Weird Trick Negroni
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How to create non-alcoholic drinks that are not bitterly disappointing
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The Spirits #134: The Cinnamon Paloma
Plus: 101 MORE uses for Cinnamon Syrup
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The Spirits #133: The Pantheon
Incorporating a COMPLETE GUIDE TO SUBSTITUTIONS
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The Spirits #132: The Lychee Martini
Plus: Comprehensive proof that lychees are sea creatures
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The Spirits #131: The Porn Star Alexander
It had to happen sooner or later
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The Spirits #130: The Bijou
Plus: how to create a truly outstanding home bar
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The Spirits #129: The Hurricane
Or: How to improve upon a classic
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Springtime Sale!
And a spicy competition... 🌶️
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The Spirits
The Spirits
Like a book club but for cocktails. Every Friday, around 4pm GMT, I will send a classic recipe to your inbox together with a specially curated musical playlist to match - plus essays, links, literary talk, portals to more elegant dimensions, etc.
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