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Ten Strike Drink Recipe

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If you’re serving several people, you can batch this cocktail ahead of time—just mix everything together without ice and store it in the fridge until ready to serve. When to Serve The Ten Strike works well as a pre-dinner drink (aperitif). It also fits right in at any gathering where people enjoy martinis or other strong cocktails.

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The Real Reason Sweet Vermouth Is Red Has Nothing to Do With Grapes

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These days, vermouth gets more cocktail mileage than ever. Like amaro , it was originally touted for its supposed medicinal benefits before it became a popular aperitif, often served as a standalone sipper with the occasional citrus twist.

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Bar Reviews: Christina’s Shoreditch and Scarfes Bar, London

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A trip to London means plenty of time in pubs, but like any big city, London has a thriving cocktail culture, too. A recent visit here took me to two upscale cocktail bars to sample the city’s latest in drinkdom. Read on for the boozy details on Christina’s Shoreditch and Scarfes Bar.

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