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The Drinks of Summer
It's not the best time of year to down too many icy martinis, or even perfect Manhattans, so here are a few solutions to ease you through until the leaves begin to fall—the Highball and the Tom Collins.
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Retro Perspective - Baby, It's Hot Outside
Whether it be the neighborhood pool or the Seaside resort, there is never an excuse to look or behave as anything other than every inch the Golden Era Movie Star.
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The Manhattan
In 1874, Jenny Jerome threw a bash at the Manhattan Club and asked the bartender to create a special drink to toast the guest of honor. Liking the end result, she christened it after its place of birth.
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The French 75
According to The Savoy Cocktail Book (ca. 1930), it "hits with remarkable precision". It does, like the 75 mm gun that gave its name to the concoction—the French 75 is delicious and dangerous.
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Retro Perspective - Keeping House Through the Seasons
This month we'll talk about "dressing" the house for the seasons. Geography and climate do figure into decorating, and we'll explore some seasonal housekeeping tips and tricks that may be long forgotten.
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The Dry Martini
Wherever you are, whether it's snowing or raining, slip out of those wet things and into the most classic cocktail of all, the quintessential quaff...a nice, dry Martini.
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Retro Perspective - To Everything, There Is a Season
Fashion used to be taken very seriously. It was a reflection of everything about you, so making sure your outfits were proper for the temperature and season was vital to your reputation.
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The Pink Grapefruit
One evening two years ago, during a run of drinking Sidecars, I found that the cognac was all gone but still wanted a cocktail. So, I foraged through the cupboards and came up with the Pink Grapefruit.
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