Affirmative Action
How to make the Affirmative Action – fill glass about 1/4 with chilled Orange Juice. add Vodka at a 2:1 ratio with Cognac and add to highball glass with Orange Juice. optional squeeze of Lemon.
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How to make the Affirmative Action – fill glass about 1/4 with chilled Orange Juice. add Vodka at a 2:1 ratio with Cognac and add to highball glass with Orange Juice. optional squeeze of Lemon.
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