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Forget fake, fancy flavors, I want "old man drinks"
When it came to cocktails, our grandparents didn't mess around with filler. The classic cocktails of their heyday -- "old man drinks," as they're now affectionately called -- were usually booze mixed with other booze and garnished with a specific piece of fruit. They were simple, efficient and definitely got the job done.