
TJ Vytlacil’s Blood & Sand
Fresh-squeezed OJ and vigorous shaking are key to this version of the classic.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Jonny Edward
Fresh-squeezed OJ and vigorous shaking are key to this version of the classic.
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