As the bar manager at Death & Co. in Denver, Jake Powell uses his self-described “mathematical” process to doggedly shape his drink concepts until they are not only balanced but efficient in build. Testing through a recipe is an exercise in editing, and the Alabaster, with just four ingredients in equal volume, displays the power of a well-edited drink in its balance of spirited backbone, citrusy zip and full-bodied texture and flavor.
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