Grasshopper Swizzle
Garret Richard's inspiration to turn the Grasshopper into a swizzle came from many visits to LA’s famed Tiki-Ti lounge.
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Garret Richard's inspiration to turn the Grasshopper into a swizzle came from many visits to LA’s famed Tiki-Ti lounge.
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