She’ll Be Apples
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She’ll Be Apples

Fun fact I just learned: Granny Smith apples originate from Australia. I named the drink in honor of a great Australian phrase I also just learned (meaning “she’ll be alright”). The cocktail is my submission to the exciting return of the @homebarawards! A huge shout out to Chris for resurrecting this awesome competition. The prompt: create a sour without citrus. There are a few approaches I considered here (most of you know I love shrubs), but ultimately I decided to acid-adjust non-citrus fruit juice.

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Luckiwi
John Berens John Berens

Luckiwi

Before you ask, I’m not really sure how to pronounce the name of this drink. As my wife can begrudgingly attest, I love combining words, so today we have a Lucky Kiwi drink in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Kiwi has a distinct enough flavor and some acidity that lends itself well to cocktails (amiright @cocktail.complex?). And it’s green, so it’s perfect for today.

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Vida Americana
John Berens John Berens

Vida Americana

Blanco tequila can be so much more than a shot or a margarita. It took me some time to realize that, and don’t get me wrong— I love a good margarita and especially its infinite riffability. But if you like margaritas and/or tequila in general, keep reading.

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