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Smoky Mezcal-Fig Sour

Victor Protasio Active Time 20 MIN Total Time 8 HR 50 MIN Yield Serves : 12 By Ashtin Berry November 2019 The spicy-sweet fig-ginger syrup rounds out the smoky mezcal and bright lemon juice in this cocktail. Mezcal is still the dominant flavor in this barely sweet drink that lets the liquor shine. Ingredients 1…

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Marinated Olives with Vanilla and Cinnamon

Victor Protasio Active Time 15 MIN Total Time 1 HR 15 MIN Yield Serves : 8 By Rebekah Peppler October 2019 Harissa ties in a smoky element, while the warm cinnamon and vanilla bring out the sweet fruitiness in inky black dry-cured olives. Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2…

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Boiled Peanut Chaat

Victor Protasio Active Time 15 MIN Total Time 3 HR 45 MIN Yield Serves : 6 By Vishwesh Bhatt August 2019 Ingredients 12 cups water 3 cups shelled raw peanuts 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger 1/2 serrano chile 2 garlic cloves 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons plus 1/2  teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4…

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Blackcap Sour

Con Poulos Active Time N/A Total Time 5 MIN Yield Serves : Makes 1 cocktail By Jeremiah Langhorne August 2019 Farmers refer to black raspberries as “blackcaps” in the mid-Atlantic. This refreshing gin cocktail mixes them with white port and lemon for a rosy result. Muddling the berries and shiso leaves perfumes the drink with sweet-tart…

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Green Hat Gin and Ginger

Active Time N/A Total Time 5 MIN Yield Serves : Makes 1 Cocktail By Jeremiah Langhorne August 2019 Equal parts gin and aquavit make for a super-aromatic cocktail, balanced by spicy ginger beer, fresh lemon juice, and Thai basil. The strong caraway notes in the aquavit pair well with the earthy ginger beer, and the…

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Mango-and-Halloumi Fritto Misto

Victor Protasio Active Time 30 MIN Total Time 35 MIN Yield Serves : 6 By Justin Chapple August 2019 Seafood and vegetables are often the star of fritto misto (mixed fry). In this version, F&W’s Justin Chapple swaps in ripe but firm mangoes and sturdy halloumi cheese, showcasing their incredible versatility. A batter of fizzy…

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