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Specialty Southern Cocktails

Our favorite bartenders around the South created special drink recipes for our readers. Each concoction is as unique as its creator.

Photo: Mary Margaret Chambliss, Robbie Caponetto, Gary Clark, Article: Jennifer V. Cole

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Butter “Nut” Craig

The bartender: Todd Thrasher of Alexandria, Virginia
The drink: A sweet, surprising take on butternut squash.
The ingredients: Cinnamon, sugar, butternut squash, rum, orange liquer, simple syrup, Bitters, and lemon.
Where to find Todd: PX, Alexandria, Virginia 728 King Street (look for the blue light); eamonnsdublinchipper.com or 703-299-8384
Todd’s approach: Scouring area markets for produce and inspiration―his cocktail list changes weekly.