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Liz is extraordinarily old fashioned (and also just old), so we thought this variation of the classic cocktail suited her well. Buffalo Trace bourbon, Angostura Bitters, and just a touch of real Maple Syrup are enhanced with an orange twist and Luxardo cherry. It's served on the rocks, kind of like Liz's relationship with our next cocktail's inspiration
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Jack is young, dumb, and full of good intentions - that he doesn't always follow through on. He'd be perfectly at home at Burning Man or some other slightly offbeat Spring Break party in the desert, so this spicy Paloma variation made us think of him. It's a delightful blend of Cazadores Blanco Tequila, Lime, Grapefruit, Homemade Jalapeño Syrup, and just a splash of Tonic.
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Brian was Brett's childhood pet growing up, and is currently looking down on us from feline heaven. A dashingly handsome Tuxedo cat, his outdoor nature took him on many an adventure, presumably chasing spies and charming the ladies. Of his nine lives he clearly preferred life number 007, and for this reason he's represented by the classic Vesper Martini - Aviation Gin, Tito's Vodka, a splash of Lillet. Shaken, not stirred.
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-- Brut, Lallier, Grand Cru, Champagne 2012 -- The sparkling wine you're enjoying tonight is from the 2012 vintage -- significant since that's the year Brett and David first met -- Chardonnay, Flowers, Sonoma Coast 2022 -- The original Flowers property is located on a ridge 1500 feet above sea level just north of the town of Jenner in Sonoma County. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, it's famous for world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, and also famous for being one of the first places Brett and David went wine tasting. -- Nebbiolo, Cascina Val del Prete, "Bricco Medica," Roero 2018 -- This delightfully juicy red hails from Piedmont in northwestern Italy. Coincidentally, that's where Brett and David are having their Honeymoon later this year...