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Redleg

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1. Plus using natural fruit juices from a freshly squeezed lemon or lime

Reply to Celerity (Original post)

Thu Oct 30, 2025, 01:45 PM

Oct 30

In recipes calling for such, for example, Tom Collins, I learned to avoid using lemon concentrate (like in those plastic lemon-shaped containers). Also, freshly made simple syrup is important too.

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A pro bartender explains why your cocktails fall flat at home [View all] Celerity Oct 30 OP

Plus using natural fruit juices from a freshly squeezed lemon or lime Redleg Oct 30 #1

Gee, Who Would Have Guessed Making A Cocktail... ProfessorGAC Oct 30 #2

LOL. Mixology must be one of the "dark arts." Redleg Oct 31 #3

Bartender-mixed cocktails are always better, I have found. But I like the drinks I make for myself at home. Aristus Oct 31 #4