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Horse Tonic

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Mixologist Richard Boccato invented the Horse Tonic as a hangover remedy in the vein of mid- to late-19th-century "bracers" (invigorating alcoholic drinks) like the Saratoga Brace Up. "This style of drink became popular with the advent of widely available charged [sparkling] water," he says.

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  1. 1 1/2 ounces dark rum, preferably Gosling's Black Seal
  2. 1/2 ounce dark rum, preferably Cruzan Black Strap
  3. 1/4 ounce Velvet Falernum (clove-spiced liqueur)
  4. 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
  5. 1/2 ounce Simple Ginger Syrup
  6. 1 large egg white
  7. Ice
  8. 1 ounce chilled club soda
  9. Pinch of ground espresso and 1 orange twist, for garnish
  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the rums, Velvet Falernum, lemon juice, Simple Ginger Syrup and egg white and shake well. Add ice and shake again. Strain into a chilled fizz glass, stir in the club soda and garnish with the espresso. Pinch the orange twist over the drink and drop it in.