
Why Bénédictine Makes Everything Better
In this round of “Makes Everything Better,” Damon Boelte of Grand Army offers tips on using Bénédictine.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
In this round of “Makes Everything Better,” Damon Boelte of Grand Army offers tips on using Bénédictine.
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Aged cachaça, vermouth and banana liqueur, all swizzled together into a perfect beach drink.
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Damon Boelte's play on the Sidecar formula swaps out Cognac for Armagnac and Cointreau for Bénédictine.