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The Big Surprises & Disappointments of 2025

The Big Surprises & Disappointments of 2025

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Our new cocktail podcast, The Perfect Sip, is on hiatus but new episodes are in production. (Yeah, it's taking a long time ... life, you know?) If you haven't listened yet, you can catch up here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking an Apple of My Eye while Ben is drinking ... It's Just Lemonade ... Surprise! . Recipes below.

Apple of My Eye
  • 1 1/2 oz Apple Brandy
  • 1 oz Bourbon or Rye
  • 3/4 oz Apple Spiced Demerara Syrup
  • 1/4 oz Lemon Juice
  • 3/4 oz Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
  • Shake all ingredients with ice until well-chilled. Double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a dash of cinnamon.

It's Just Lemonade ... Surprise!
  • 2 oz Gin
  • 1 1/2 oz - 2 oz Lemon juice syrup (50/50 lemon juice and water)
  • 1 dash Lemon bitters (optional)
  • 4-6 oz Club soda
  • Add gin and lemon juice syrup, and lemon bitters to a highball glass and stir to combine. Fill the glass with ice and top with club soda. Garnish with floating brandied cherries and lemon wedge if desired.


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