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That’ll Take the Edge Off

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Photo of two glasses of a riff on the classic cocktail That'll Take the Edge Off with an orange peel and a mixing glass...
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton

Inspired by a Sazerac, here's a superboozy, herbal-Scotchy drink that'll relax your shoulders, loosen your tongue, and clear your mind… basically, everything you need a stiff drink to do. 

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