Went to a dinner the other night that paired hand crafted cocktails with the five course meal.
Both cocktails and food were great but it got me remembering about cocktails.
Growing up it seemed like prominent cocktails were either a Tom Collins or a Highball. I remember when ever my parents were expecting guests we would go to the beverage store and get Tom Collins mix and soda water. In college years there was either the ubiquitous rum and coke or Seven and Seven. The army years were filled with Jack Daniels and Ginger ale. There was brief episode with Harvey Wallbangers but that did not end well. Then there was the Campari and soda phase, in homage to my Italian roots since it was an acquired taste not shared by many. Most recently ( years ago actually) I found the classic Manhattan which has become my staple as long as there are three cherries to give honor to the Most Holy Trinity.
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