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10 of the Most Absurd Drinking Gadgets Throughout History

VinePair

The buyer was instructed to fill the jar up with vermouth or sherry , store it in their refrigerator, and add the soaked stones to glasses of chilled gin or vodka. Unfortunately, bringing booze from home to the course is prohibited at any club with a liquor license. Among the bunch, arguably the most absurd was Podam Co.’s

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Review: Rancho La Gloria Espresso Martini

Drinkhacker

Using a base that falls into the wine or beer category allows the product to be sold in more liquor retail stores in the U.S. because of arcane liquor licensing — so its not uncommon for RTDs to have malt or wine bases. Its like an agave spirit, but lighter, has less alcohol, and possibly less flavor.