EP 237 - The Obituary Cocktail

Beyond Bourbon Street - an Insider's Guide to New Orleans by Mark Bologna

Oct 16, 202533:57Society & Culture

Today's show is about a darkly named drink; the Obituary Cocktail. Made with gin, vermouth, and absinthe, it's origin is as mysterious as its name. Join me and author Sue Strachan as we discuss the drink, its origin, and...

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