The beautiful thing about New Orleans is that, if you stand in one place long enough, someone will eventually hand you a drink. At least, that was my experience this past week at Tales of the Cocktail, the grand convention of spirits and cocktail enthusiasts that takes place in New Orleans each year. One afternoon I was standing in the ornate lobby of the Hotel Monteleone, minding my own business, when out of nowhere a smiling man appeared bearing a tray of condensation-cloaked glasses and asked me if I’d like something to quench my thirst. A beautiful thing, as I said. What made the experience even more memorable was the drink that was in those glasses. Composed of an icy...
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