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Elevating Tradition at Arnaud’s French 75 Bar in NOLA

Chilled Magazine

The bar’s preferred spirits include brandy, rye, rum, gin, and amaro, often enhanced by absinthe, saline, Peychaud’s bitters, or orange blossom water, lending more depth and complexity to their menu. Bestsellers like The Empress makes recurring appearances with subtle enhancements, fostering loyalty among repeat customers.

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This Simple Phrase Unlocks the Perfect Holiday Punch

VinePair

A Condensed History of “Punch” The first-ever documented mention of an alcoholic “punch” appeared in 1632, when one of the English East India Company’s men at arms wrote to a fellow merchant who was about to set sail to Bengal. Gin or vodka both make for a great, easy-to-blend base. And if you can’t decide on one, try a blend.

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10 Guinness Cocktails to Upgrade Your St. Patrick’s Day

VinePair

That phenomenon eventually gave way to the advent of the flip in 1874, which was first documented as a shaken cocktail with a whole egg, sugar, brandy or gin , and garnished with nutmeg. This modern flip pays homage to the Guinness’s original St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin.

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French 75 Cocktail - Drink Kicks Like WWI Artillery Gun

Barina Craft

Some mixologists suggest that the French 75 was first made with brandy, not gin, which would certainly be more in line with the tastes of the French. 3 His recipe called for Gordon water (London dry gin), lemon juice, powdered sugar and cracked ice in a tall glass topped with champagne. 1 See recipe below. 2 1927 - Judge Jr.

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