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SimpleSyrupSimplesyrup is just sugar dissolved in water. You can certainly use that instead of the lemon juice and simplesyrup. You can either make homemade sour mix or just add equal amounts of citrus juice and simplesyrup to get a fresher version of the same flavor. Shake thoroughly.
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Designed by Trader Vic himself in 1944 in his Oakland watering hole, it’s a deceptively simple drink that, nonetheless, is invariably bastardized outside of high-end and tiki bars. (If simplesyrup 2 dashes Angostura bitters orange peel for garnish In an Old Fashioned glass, add the simplesyrup and Angostura bitters.
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