Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 22 hours ago

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Let's be real. You probably already know how to make a Negroni, daiquiri and Old Fashioned. They're some of the most famous cocktails in the world. But maybe you're looking for ideas on new ways to make an old favorite. That's where I come in with the first episode of my new series: TTMG VS. The Classics. These recipes aren't drastically different than what is already out there, but little changes can make a big difference in a cocktail. Cheers!

DAIQUIRI
- 2oz white rum (I like J. Wray and Nephew Overproof)
- 1oz lime juice (freshly squeezed, of course)
- 3/4oz simple syrup (rich demerara for me)
Shake and strain into a coupe glass

NEGRONI
- 1 1/2oz Campari
- 1 1/2oz gin (Beefeater London Dry)
- 1 1/2oz sweet vermouth (I like the cheap stuff!)
- 3-5 drops of saline solution
Stir over ice, serve in a radio station tumbler and garnish with an orange peel

OLD FASHIONED
- 2 oz bourbon (overproof is my preference)
- 1 rough cut demerara sugar cube
- 2-3 dashes Bittermen's Xocolatl Mole Bitters (regular chocolate bitters will do in a pinch
- 2 dashes orange bitters
Stir with a big rock of ice and garnish with orange or lemon peel

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