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Toronto - perfect way to finish off a bottle of Fernet. Fortunately, it is an equally perfect way to kick off the next... My favorite proportions (heavy on the Fernet)Rye - 2 ozFernet 0.75 ozSimple Syrup - 0.5 ozAngosturra Bitters - 3 dashesIt's a "prickly" cocktail - the peppery spice of the Rye, the assertive herbal bitterness of the fernet, and the more subtle bitterness of the Angostura. The simple syrup does little to tame this, but it does make everyone play well together. by @troygies

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9 months ago

Last night's absinthe frappé—a classic nightcap and a wonderfully moody pour. The process is almost meditative: fill a highball with crushed ice, then pour 1.5 oz of absinthe over it, watching the green liquid "snake" its way down. Then, pour 4-5 oz of ice-cold water slowly over the top. This is where the magic happens: the "louche" effect, as the oils in the absinthe precipitate, transforming the drink into a hypnotic, milky white. A perfect way to end the day. by @troygies

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a year ago

LinkedIn informed me that absolution is waiting for me. Finally, a platform that understands my professional and existential angst. 🤣 by @troygies

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a year ago

Afternoon coffee -- help me get through these last couple of hours! by @troygies

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a year ago

Happy World Cocktail Day. I celebrated the "Old Fashioned" way. Green River Bourbon, simple syrup, and Angostura Bitters by @troygies

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a year ago

The Substance - Bissel Brewing (Maine) The description is "brightly dank". I could not describe it better. by @troygies

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a year ago

Velvet Rue - Manhattan meets Sazerac. 1½ oz bourbon½ oz sweet vermouth¼ oz Bénédictine2 dashes chocolate bittersAbsinthe rinse1 dash Peychaud’s bittersVery spirit-forward, but rich and layered. I went with a full ¼ oz absinthe instead of just a rinse — but it works. The chocolate bitters hit right up front, then the bourbon and absinthe edge bring it home with a sharp, herbal finish. by @troygies

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Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we reflect on the profound tragedy of the Holocaust and the lives lost. In the Jewish Quarter of Rome, brass plaques mark the homes of individuals forcibly taken and sent to concentration camps. Of over 1,000 people taken, only 16 survived.Standing in that place on the anniversary of this atrocity (October 16-17), we were reminded of the weight of history. Time and distance may separate us, but walking in the footsteps of these victims was a sobering and deeply emotional experience—a stark reminder of the need to remember, honor, and learn from the past. by @troygies

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Two icons of bourbon history, side by side. Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and 1910 Old Fine Whisky represent the artistry and heritage of Kentucky bourbon. Old Forester was one of six distilleries licensed to produce medicinal bourbon during Prohibition and is the only Bourbon Sold by the same company before, during, and after Prohibition. 1920 has a wonderful high-proof spiced cinnamon & vanilla palate that played as well in an old-fashioned as it did neat. #BourbonHeritage #oldforesterbourbon by @troygies

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2 years ago

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2 years ago

Just had to make a little pit stop on the way to see the parents. Excellent spot in the old fire hall. by @troygies

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2 years ago