Recipes + Menus Archive
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Gin and Grapefruit Cocktail
A light and refreshing drink that isn’t the least bit wimpy.
June 1972
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- gin,
- juice,
- summer,
- spirits
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Lemon Mint Fizz
When life gives you lemons, go get some mint and rum and mix up a batch of these refreshing cocktails.
August 1976
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- rum,
- fruit,
- summer,
- spirits
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Ambrosia Arnaud’s
Is this the drink of the gods? We’ll leave that to the scholars, but if Sappho walked into Arnaud’s this is what she’d order.
May 1976
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Combinación Boadas Bar (Gin and Vermouth Cocktail)
A sweet martini with a bit of Curaçao and Amer Picon (or its substitute) from one of Barcelona’s best bars.
December 1977
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- gin,
- vermouth,
- winter,
- spirits
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Orange Bavaroise
A sweet and orangey concoction brought to France in the 18th century and to our readers in the 20th.
January 1975
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- brandy,
- liqueur,
- dairy,
- winter
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Vermouth Cocktail
Lighter isn’t necessarily better, but this drink is both light and satisfying.
August 1974
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Lemon Champagne
In a decade overflowing with Champagne cocktails, it’s nice to find one with some character.
September 1977
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- brandy,
- Champagne,
- fruit,
- summer
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Pimento Cordial (Allspice Cordial)
An important ingredient in several Tiki drinks, it also plays well with apple flavors and brown spirits.
September 1977
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- vodka,
- spices,
- summer,
- spirits
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Planter’s Punch
A restrained version of what has become a rather ornate cocktail. Sometimes simpler is better.
January 1973
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- rum,
- summer,
- spirits,
- beverages
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Cola de Lagarto (Wine and Vodka Cocktail)
Wine cocktails come and go, but like the tail of the lizard for which it’s named, this drink will really grow on you.
December 1974
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- wine,
- vodka,
- winter,
- spirits
