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DM Are there any local spirits or liqueurs you like to have on hand? DS I go to Durham Distillery for all things gin, but don’t sleep on their liqueurs. I like to use Damn Fine Chocolate Liqueur with FernetBranca and coffee. Dollop some whipped cream on top and then grate a frozen York Peppermint Pattie all over that cream. Righteous! Cider is also highly underrated and especially nice around the holidays. Seek out some good local finds like Botanist and Barrel. They make worldclass cider right in Durham’s backyard [in Cedar Grove].
DM Any final tips for someone setting up a bar for their holiday party? DS Figure out your glassware, ice and mise en place [restaurant speak for “setup”] well beforehand so you don’t have to rush around as guests arrive. During the party, everything you do, undo. If you make six drinks, then walk away, it should look as if you were never there. Respect the mise! Also, the ice! Seriously, bring me cookies, and I’ll have you covered. DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020
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