On the whole, the American palette is overwhelmingly sweet. From Lemon Drops to Mojitos, and even Jack and Cokes these sugar heavy cocktails dominate what the country is really drinking. Don't get me wrong, sugar absolutely has it's place in a proper cocktail in terms of balancing out acidity. When you taste a cocktail and it is sweet on your tongue from front to back, how many of those cocktails could you possibly enjoy consecutively? Here is my solution, or at least a jumping point...try a Negroni. This classic cocktail is made with equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari. If you've never had one, give it a shot...I think you will be pleasantly surprised. After that, consult your bartender on which direction to go in next...at least here, we will not disappoint. We shall overcome..
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