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Featured Spirit of the Week

Tanqueray Rangpur Gin

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Cocktail of the Week

Gin Cassis

This thrilling new gin from Tanqueray is alive with Rangpur limes and other botanicals, including bay leaf and ginger. Richly aromatic with lovely floral lime flavors and subtle hints of juniper and other botanicals.

1 1/2 ounces gin
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce crème de cassis
1 scoop crushed ice

Mix all of the ingredients in a shaker. Pour the mixture into a chilled old fashioned glass.

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