There’s no escape from the heat. I was in New York and temps were up to 100. I got back to Chicago and it was 90 with humidity. The Summer’s heating up and we need to cool down. With a buzz.
I’ve always liked a Tom Collins. It’s crisp, refreshing and light, an easy classic to make: gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water. I tried an updated version, the Cucumber Collins, and now it’s my go to drink.
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It was frigid when I stepped outside, but I was feeling mellow, content. I had left Old Town Social after a few Manhattan’s, the mood still lingering. I was doing good, mid winter nothing but a rumor.
I had planned to be there for only a short while and needed something to give me a kick, something to stir the consciousness. Beer wouldn’t do it but a Manhattan would – a classic that gets the job done. The attractive waitress purred rye or bourbon? Wild Turkey Rye please.
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Author: AR Categories: Libations Tags: Angostura bitters, cocktail, Italian vermouth, libation, manhattan, manhattan drink recipe, manhattan ingrediants, mixed drink, mixed drink tips, rye whiskey, winter alcohol drink
