
How the Gin Blossom Became a Modern Classic
Julie Reiner’s aromatic house cocktail began as an attempt to make a Martini that wasn’t just a Martini.
- story: Robert Simonson
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Julie Reiner’s aromatic house cocktail began as an attempt to make a Martini that wasn’t just a Martini.
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Douglas Ankrah's provocative 'tini still holds sway more than 20 years on.
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The point at which a modern cocktail becomes classic goes beyond mere popularity.
This update calls on overproof bourbon for added backbone and balance.
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