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The Basil Rathbone

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The Basil Rathbone Elegant. Clever. A Bit Cheeky and Unexpected. That's what you can expect from the Basil Rathbone.  Making this drink is far from elementary. The Basil Rathbone 2 Parts Bourbon 1 Parts Cardamom-Clove Simple Syrup 2-3 Leaves of Fresh Basil Ginger Bitters (or Freshly Grated Ginger) 1 Watson (A Single, Large Chunk of Ice) Pour the bourbon, the Cardamom-Clove Simple Syrup, and 1-2 leaves of fresh basil into a muddling cup and muddle thoroughly. If you are using fresh ginger, add now as well - if using ginger bitters, add later. Add ice and shake thoroughly. Pour over a single large chunk of ice - for this drink, we call this ice cube a "Watson" because like the good Doctor Watson, it adds a level of necessary pleasantness by being the thick, slow-melting slab of ice we know and love. If using ginger bitters, add here. Garnish with a single basil leaf - also referred to at "Sherlock's Hat"  Enjoy with the solemn violin musi...
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The Bogey

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"I gave up drinking once -- it was the worst afternoon of my entire life."  By far, the most difficult drink we have ever perfected. It's worth the effort though. So take the time to get the right ingredients and do it right. 2 Parts Bourbon or Rye (dealer's choice) 2 Parts Grand Mariners Sasparilla Bitters (1 dash) Cassia Bark Bitters (2 dashes) 1 Cherry for Garnish Shaken and served in a martini glass. "When you're slapped you'll take it and like it." -Sam Spade
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Audrey Hepburn

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If you don't already know that this should be served in a Martini glass, then this drink might not be for you. It's classy. It's sweet. Maybe it's too sweet. Maybe it's too classy. Who's to say? 2 oz Gin 2 oz Lemoncello Well-shaken and poured into a Martini Glass. No garnish. She doesn't need it. Her smile is garnish enough. Enjoy.
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The Fred Astaire

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Sure. Watch someone else do it and it looks easy. But wait until you try it. That's the ethos of the Fred Astaire. Light and breezy - strong, but makes it look easy. That's what this drink is all about. 2 whole limes - sliced and muddled into oblivion  Add some sugar. Don't ask how much. You know.  Muddle into oblivion again.  Add gin. Enough of it.  Muddle into oblivion again.  Add ice and shake into oblivion one final time.  Pour over ice and add one of the war-torn limes for good looks.  Enjoy with chess. 
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The Lauren Bacall

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Lauren Bacall.  If you don't know who she is, spend the next week finding out and then come back. You don't deserve this drink until you know.  2 Parts Gin 2 Parts Rye Whiskey  A cap full of Lemon Juice A Drizzle of Simple Syrup  Lightly stirred over ice and strained into a martini glass. Served without a garnish because Lauren Bacall ain't no bitch.  
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The Lana Del Rey

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Can you make a drink that tastes like Lana Del Rey sounds? Yes. This is how. 2 Parts Gin 1 Part Tequila  A Dash of Agave NEctar A Splash of Lemon Juice A Bit of Simple Syrup A Slice of Lime Top with Ginger Ale Served on ice in a rocks glass. If you were a character in Danger5, it would look like this:
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