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Grapefruit Honey SwizzleThe perfect drink on a hot day. Yeah, swizzle. 2 oz. brandy1/2 oz. triple sec1/2 oz. honey 1 oz. grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed)4 dashes Angostura bitters >>><<< In a Collins glass, combine brandy, triple sec, honey, grapefruit juice, and bitters. Stir well with a bar spoon. Fill glass all the way with crushed or shaved ice. (A Lewis bag works well for crushing ice.) Swizzle until the glass frosts or you tire of swizzling, whichever occurs first. (A bar spoon will work just fine if you don't have a swizzle stick.) Top with more ice to fill. Top with...

Brandy Maple FlipKind of like eggnog, this flip makes a perfect dessert drink. The chili and maple combination is unique, but you can also try it with nutmeg or cinnamon if you don't like the idea of spice. 3 oz. brandy2/3 oz. maple syrup1 eggchili powder >>><<< Combine brandy, maple syrup and egg in a large cocktail shaker. Dry shake (no ice) for 25 seconds, then add ice and shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass. Sprinkle with chili powder and serve. Created with Mixology Dice.