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The Mulled Wine for Two
A small pot of mulled wine on the stove for two, poured while the house is still chilly, and the…
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The Bottle Saved for Winter
Open the good bottle you have been saving: an ordinary cold night with the right person is the occasion.
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The Hot Toddy
Whiskey, lemon, honey, hot water: a hot toddy is a love language in a warm glass.
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The Aperitif in the Early Dark
Dark by five now. Answer it with something small and bitter in a small glass, the lamps on early, before…
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The Whisky Comes Down
The clocks have gone back and the dark comes early, so the whisky comes down from the high shelf: two…
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The Drink After the Doorbell
Tomorrow night, when the last knock has come and the porch light goes off, the evening finally belongs to the…
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The Cider Hour
Warm spiced cider on the stove as the light goes early: the kitchen smells of apples, and the evening starts…
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The Last Drink of October
One last cold Negroni on the porch, a sweater you do not need yet, and the season turning in front…
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The Paloma
Brighter than a margarita and twice as refreshing: tequila, grapefruit, lime, and salt. How to make a proper Paloma for…
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The Aviation
Gin, maraschino, lemon, and a whisper of crème de violette that turns it sky-grey. How to make an Aviation without…