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By mjhorn Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019

Some vermouth concoction

Often here, I’ll pluck a drink from a page of Pynchon based primarily on my ignorance of it. Tommy boy has introduced me to a vast array of new favourites … Continue reading Some vermouth concoction

Categories: Against The Day, Cocktail/mixed, Slow LearnerTags: Absinthe, Italy, Kit, Kombucha
By mjhorn Posted on October 16, 2016October 16, 2016

Absinthe Frappé

This here is the fiftieth drink to join our digital cabinet of liquors! And a mighty fine addition it is too. If I were asked elect an emblematic spirit for each Pynchon book, some choices would be … Continue reading Absinthe Frappé

Categories: Against The Day, Cocktail/mixedTags: Absinthe, France, Reef Traverse, USA
By mjhorn Posted on September 1, 2014September 1, 2014

Absinthe with water

From Hemingway’s Papa Doble, on to another drink with a great literary/artistic pedigree: absinthe. We’re all familiar with its green fairy aura of inspired madness and creative self-annihilation. The stuff’s been … Continue reading Absinthe with water

Categories: Gravity's Rainbow, Other spirits, VTags: Absinthe, Czech Republic, France, Pastis, Pynchon, Roger Mexico, Signor Mantissa, Slothrop, Switzerland

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