Friday, August 21, 2026

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Why the French Do Not Serve Cocktails

The apero drink is usually wine, kir, pastis or something on ice with two ingredients. Mixing drinks to order puts the host behind a bar, which is the opposite of the intended arrangement.

Offer exactly two drinks at your next gathering, one alcoholic and one not, both pourable in five seconds. Watch how much more you talk.

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