Who Ordered the Blue Drink?
A decade ago, the blue drink was a subversive dig at the prevailing seriousness of cocktail culture. Today it feels right at home.
- story: John deBary
- photo: Lizzie Munro
A decade ago, the blue drink was a subversive dig at the prevailing seriousness of cocktail culture. Today it feels right at home.
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