Raise a glass (or four) to the best of Broadway in 2023.
Places, everybody, it’s time for theTony Awards.
I’ll Drink to That!
Adrianna Hicks, Josh Groban, and Alex Newell.Marc J. Franklin; Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman (2)
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Anything Goeshints at the top shelf nature of Porter’s tastes when it comes to alcohol.
When chilled, spray two spritzes of absinthe in the glass.
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In a shaker, add ice and pour the remaining ingredients, except the lemon, over the ice.
Shake and strain the contents into the martini glass.
(Inspired byGuys and Dolls, 1950)
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The Glimpse of Stocking.Courtesy of Weldon Owen
What other drink could you come up with to honor this show than a Manhattan?
After a couple of these, you’ll go ding-dong-ding-dong-ding!
Pour the rye and amaro over the ice.
The Lucky Lady (and the Bellringer).Courtesy of Weldon Owen
Shake vigorously, then drain into a martini glass.
Twist the lemon peel to release its oil and toss gently!
Pour all the liquid ingredients over the ice.
The Bloody Sweeney.Courtesy of Weldon Owen
Shake vigorously and for a good while (until the condensed milk has broken down).
Pour the mixture into a mug or martini glass (unless you have a hollowed-out coconut handy).
Garnish with a cinnamon stick, which you’re free to use, demurely, as a straw.
“This one seems best served, like revenge, coldbut also in a tankard.”
And gin becomes a reliable complementary beverage to the unreliable meat pies eventually served by Mrs. Lovett.
Readers, it’s really too good at least.
Stir gently with a mixing spoon.
Transfer to a tall glass, add ice, and garnish appropriately (or even inappropriately).
Best to fall back on that grand theatrical tradition of Champagne."
Text 2023 Laurence Maslon, Photography 2023 Joan Marcus
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