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Small modifications (lemmy.world)

Just made a penicillin with a splash of banana liqueur - it's not really perceptible as banana but makes it rounder, fuller.

When I make a paper plane I like double bourbon but also replace some of the Aperol with Campari - less sweet and extra bitter is better.

What small changes do you always make to a standard recipe?

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[-] Feidry@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago

Idk that it counts as small changes but if you check my post here in this community, I have been perfecting my own take on the old fashioned. I fell in love with bourbon this year and the first cocktail I really enjoyed with it is the old fashioned. To summarize, I use more cherries than normal and instead of orange peel, I use a lot of lime juice and a whole slice of lime. 🤌 so good!

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