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Flask cocktails for powerless days

During a storm, access to the fridge and freezer has to be carefully rationed, as does ice—so what to prepare when you can’t have a cold drink, and a beer from the ice chest just won’t do? Many New Orleans bartenders swear by what are called “flask cocktails,” a mixed drink that’s tasty at room temperature, or even warm. Some tips to make your cocktails taste extra-delicious: use good-quality liquor, which tastes better at room temperature, and opt for high-proof spirits to keep the cocktail potent.

Ingredients:
4 ounces Rye Whiskey
1 ounce Averna
˝ ounce Creole Schrubb

Instructions: