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Tag: Algonquin Cocktail

  • The Algonquin Cocktail – Nearly a Bust

    As the title hints this week was nearly a bust for me.  The first Algonquin I mixed up was the recipe from Vintage Cocktails and Spirits.  Since the recipe called for rye I naturally reached for my go-to, Rittenhouse Bonded.  However when I started sipping I was disappointed.  The drink was very rye heavy and…

  • The Algonquin Cocktail

    This week I’m taking a look at a cocktail from the pages of Ted “Dr. Cocktail” Haigh’s book Vintage Spirits and Cocktails.  I have the UK version of the book so if you have the US version the title is slightly different.  On that note there is a new version of the book which, although…