
Mastering the Jungle Bird
Bartender Fanny Chu’s unorthodox addition of spiced rum makes for a more complex take on the bittersweet tropical classic.
- story: Kara Newman
- photos: Lizzie Munro
Bartender Fanny Chu’s unorthodox addition of spiced rum makes for a more complex take on the bittersweet tropical classic.
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