5. It should come with a story, even if it’s simple
A good signature has your energy in it. Review your preferred cocktail book (mine is Jim Meehan’s PDT Cocktail Book) and make your shortlist of drinks, then identify those that simply feel right to you. This is a bit touchy-feely, I know, but drink recipes (like all recipes) are little vessels of history, culture, and our connection to the stuff inside. It could be something as specific as family history or as indistinct as the way the name sounds, but find a reason to connect to your drink. And if you can’t find one, then it’s time to go out and make some new memories with a specific cocktail. After all, it is your signature.
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