Flame Magazine June 2013

DJ Jace+Sabin In DemanD & UncensoreD + the hangover pt. iii + dj joe gauthreaux + i MiSS drag + dorothy checks out

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the world accordinG to Joan

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dj jace + sabin In deMand & uncensored jace and sabin are two of the most recognizable names in entertainment in our community. there’s definitely something unique about an individual who can bring thousands of people to their feet week after week. with sabin set to host Motor city Pride in hart Plaza again this year, and with jace playing...

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no average joe the hangover soundcheck w/ dj joe pt. iii Gauthreaux at the MovIes wIth dorothY

when out Magazine named joe Gauthreaux “hottest dj of the Year” in 2005, it was a very different world. social media wasn’t as prevalent. “we’re all so much more connected now,” says the new York dj. “It’s so much easier to get information and music to my supporters, and for promoters to get a hold of me if they want …

the wolf Pack is back one last time! It has been two years since the shenanigans of the second movie and all of the guys have moved on with their lives, including stu (helms) who finally got that tattoo removed. alan, (Galifianakis) is still not happy with …

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i miss drag

the gin rickey

watching “ruPaul’s drag race” this past season made me realize just how much I miss drag. I have always been a “Broadway Baby,” in that theater was always a big part of my life ever since I was a kid. up to a point though, I had never experienced anything like drag. there’s just something raw and exciting about …

“whatcha makin’, hot stuff?” I was at the kitchen island mixing an experimental drink; I felt the hand slip around my stomach and jumped slightly before I heard the coo in my ear. dan never calls me “hot stuff,” so I knew it wasn’t him. But whose hand was suddenly tweaking my right nipple? …

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DJ Jace+Sabin In DemanD & UncensoreD written by Tony Lowe, Peter Rayes

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ace and Sabin are two of the most recognizable names in entertainment in our community. There’s definitely something unique about an individual who can bring thousands of people to their feet week after week. With Sabin set to host Motor City Pride in Hart Plaza again this year, and with Jace playing an important role in organizing the entertainment for the entire event, we remembered that they both got their start at the same time, in the same place. For some time, they continued to be told that their talents didn’t quite fit the bill.

Some years later, they are two of the most in demand and hardworking entertainers known to our community. We got to sit down with DJ Jace and Sabin for an uncensored, tell-all interview about all of this and more.

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Where did you get your start Orlando, performing first as a If there is one person you should entertaining in the local LGBT dancer before even thinking about thank for helping you transition becoming a drag queen. When I into the scene, as a mentor, who community? started performing, I was doing is it and how have they helped J: When I was in college at MSU, guest spots and talent shows to get you grow to become who you I started going out to clubs a lot. I my name out there as an entertainer. are today? was amazed by the way the DJ was able to perfectly mix from one song to another, on key, on tempo, and on beat. I decided that I was going to learn how to DJ. I started experimenting with production software and started doing mixes.

Eventually, I started to learn how to mix live, which evolved into two residencies: One at Club 131, which was under Harpers in East Lansing, and the second was at Spiral in Lansing, which became my primary gig. That’s actually when I had the pleasure of meeting Sabin, who has been a part of my career as a DJ ever since. One Saturday Night, I was playing at the club, and the owner decided that I was the worst DJ he had ever heard and decided it wasn’t working out and fired me. I was upset and depressed, but it didn’t stop me.

The next week, I received a call from DJ John G, who was the resident DJ in the Red Room at Necto at the time.

He told me that the club was looking to replace Timmy D and asked if I was interested in coming down to talk to the owner, Robert, DJ Mark, and the manager. I obviously didn’t pass the opportunity up, and after spinning for two hours in the Red Room of Necto on a Wednesday afternoon, they offered me a residency on the main floor every Friday.

It’s been around seven years now and I couldn’t be happier.

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It wasn’t until I moved back to J: There are too many to name. I Michigan to have knee surgery that could never pick just one person. my career as an entertainer really took Sabin definitely kept me on my feet off. I was working primarily at Spiral and kept telling me that haters Video Dance Bar and would always hate, and to do Xcel Nightclub in what I do, and everything Lansing, before will fall into place; I started to she was right. DJ travel and Chico from eventually G i g i ’s make it to h a s Detroit!

always been a friend and mentor and I’ve always looked up to him.

Scot, the owner of Necto, my manager, Ryan, and all of my friends (and enemies) who have always supported every event, club, and party I’ve played at, unconditionally.

S: If there were a person that I could give thanks to, it would have to Blade Mathews. She was the person that really took me in and showed me Orlando. She helped me come out and realize that it was okay to be a little different. Not everyone is a size 2. I was always so uncomfortable with my voice, body, teeth, sexuality, everything really, and she was the one who showed me to really embrace myself for who I am, and showed me really how to be me!

You’re both an integral part of Motor City Pride; what does “Pride” mean to you?

J: The meaning of Pride has changed a lot for me over the last few years.

Pride to me is two things. It’s a celebration of our differences and what makes us who we are. It’s also a platform to draw awareness to our community—and I think it does a great job.

S: Pride to me means so much more than most people think. I’m still in awe of the things that have been bestowed upon me. I’m a little boy in a dress from a very small town in Michigan, and I have been given more opportunities and shown more love than most people will ever see in a lifetime. “Pride” to me means not having to hide. It helps to open people’s eyes to our lifestyle, our art, our talents, and most importantly, our roles as human beings. It’s a way to show people our value as human beings!

This is the third year Motor City Pride has been hosted in Downtown Detroit. Do you think it will to continue to grow as an annual event at Hart Plaza?

J: I absolutely think that it will. In the last few years, we’ve created a much larger footprint than ever before.

We’re successfully getting corporate sponsors. General Motors ran an ad in national publication all over the country during Motor City Pride last year. Most people think that a company like GM is “supporting” the community so we buy their products, but I look at it a little differently. Sure, they are hoping we buy their cars, but think of the 100’s of 1000’s of straight

people who saw the ad, and now think to themselves, “Shit, if GM can support the LGBT community, why can’t I?” Last year, GM changed the top of the Renaissance Center lighting and signage to a gay pride flag and rainbow colored rings. We posted that photo on the Motor City Pride Facebook page, and GM reposted it.

Later, we found out that that post had received more interactions on social media than any post ever initiated

by GM or GM’s subsidiaries. Given the fact that there are obviously an exponentially higher number of straight people in the world, the fact that this post got more interactions than any other post only means one thing: we have a lot of straight allies. Corporations like GM who are helping us get our message out in their marketing campaigns are key to our success. And it’s win-win for everyone. They win by advertising their cars and we win because they advertise our cause.

S: I do feel as though moving it to Hart Plaza has been an awesome accomplishment! It gives it that larger-than-life feel that I think Pride should really have. We have so much talent in our community that doesn’t get a chance to shine very often, and I think that it will continue to grow each and every year. I would love to see our Pride as a destination, just as much as Chicago, or Orlando, or Toronto. Our community needs to band together and really showcase the amount of skill and talent our community really has to offer.

What are you most excited about for Motor City Pride this year?

J: I’m excited to see people having a great time, celebrating who we are, where we came from, and being a part of such a large movement. I’m excited that the City of Detroit has again embraced our community. I’m excited that we can all get together and show unity with the government, straight people, and gay people, Detroiters, Non-Detroiters, Canadians, and whoever else may come.

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Do you think events like this are going to encourage more people to move into and enjoy the city?

J: I think there is already a huge push to move into the city. The fact that there is almost zero residential property available in Corktown, Midtown, and Downtown is a clear indication that people are already moving into and enjoying the city.

S: I think once people can get over the stigma that Detroit is so dangerous, not that it can’t be at times, we will really strive as a city and more importantly, a community. I love my city. I’m Detroit through and through.

And I know a lot of people that feel the same as me. But the only way to really show people the amazing assets that our city has is to get out and participate! So many people sit home and complain and whine from behind a computer screen, without getting off their assess and participating! For those people that don’t come out and celebrate our city, I challenge you to try!

Is there a lot of support for the event from businesses downtown?

Are there any surprises in store for Pride goers this year?

J: If I told you, it wouldn’t be a surprise. Duhhh.

S: As far as surprises go, Pride is just like the Michigan weather, expect the unexpected!

How does Motor City Pride help Detroit and the development of the city?

J: Motor City Pride is a costly event.

People don’t realize how much it costs to have stages built, lighting installed, food vendors, and performers.

People coming into Detroit are then spending their money, which is inevitably helping the local economy.

We know this is true because the number of Detroit based businesses who want to be involved has grown exponentially.

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J: There is more support from Detroit based businesses than you could moved to Detroit, a lot of business imagine. Bars, clubs, restaurants, owners were upset that we were clothing stores, GM, MGM Grand; taking money away from them. The tons of support from tons of people. attitude in Detroit is much differently. S: The support that our community Small business owners are embracing receives I think is quite remarkable. the festival and giving money to Last year, when GM decided to support the festival even though participate with the changing of their they have little to gain from it. That banner colors on their building, it gave simply didn’t happen in Ferndale. me goose bumps! From the casinos Support is about being supportive and hotels to the bars and sponsors, 100% of the time, not only when there are so many generous people there’s a dime to be made. Detroit that have really given so much to our understands that. Detroit is part of community! the movement. Detroit is supporting the cause. With the support of the You both work with several Detroit community, we will get what businesses throughout Metro we want. It’s inevitable.

Detroit. Which organizations, S: Pride for me gives a voice to the voiceless. There are so many people in our city that don’t realize the talents that our community brings, and Pride really gives us a chance to showcase our amazing abilities! I love that it opens up so many peoples’ eyes and really shows them what all we can do!

bars, and clubs are supporting Motor City Pride?

J: Necto is sponsoring the Underground Dance Stage, Stilettos sponsors the Pyramid Stage, Gigi’s helps with entertainment costs, and Five15 has definitely assisted with securing some of the talent

for this year’s festival. I couldn’t be happier with the support of these businesses. The owners are truly unique people who care deeply about the community. Never have I heard any of them explain that they couldn’t or wouldn’t give money because there was no return on their investment. They are doing it because they are involved in and care about this community, not to make a buck. There are a number of downtown clubs and bars that are also supporting us. Cream, Fountain Bistro, Bookies, and Skybar have also come forward with a good chunk of change to assist us with various costs.

I often hear people crack jokes about bars that aren’t “100% gay all the time.” - In fact, it reminds me of this ad that Backstreet created to compete with a downtown event called Cream. Backstreet ripped on Cream and Necto for not having a 100% gay staff and suggested that people should only go to clubs that support the community by hiring gay staff members. To me, that sounds absolutely asinine.

Isn’t sexual orientation one of the classes of people we are fighting so hard to protect? And where is your support for Motor City Pride?

S: I try to support everyone! There have been so many people that have given so much time and effort to make this year’s Pride a success. But if I have to name a few, they would have to be Five15 of Royal Oak, Gigi’s, Necto, the Birdcage, and Menjos.

Karaoke at Gigis, to Lube Wrestling S: I’ve never really had a chance to

If you could ask one thing of the at Liquid, and so on and so on, there just say thank you for everything local community, a call-to-action, are so many things to get involved in! that this community has given me. so to say, what would it be?

Get up off your ass and try something Before I came out, I was a shy and J: Unity. Stop fighting. Stop the drama. Who cares if he fucked your ex? It’s over. Move on. We have a lot more shit to focus on. Go out. Have fun. Support each other. Support yourself. Be yourself. Smile. Be grateful. Don’t be a twat. Respect others. Respect yourself.

S: If I could ask one thing of my community, it would be to get out and participate. Quit complaining on Facebook or wherever that our city and community doesn’t have anything to offer because they do!

From Drag Queen Bingo at Five15, to the RuPaul girls at Menjos, to

you normally wouldn’t, you just might awkward little kid that for the most part was too scared to speak in public be surprised! situations. Now you can’t get me to Finally, is there anything else shut the hell up. I would not be who you’d like our readers to know and where I am in my life, either as about you, Motor City Pride, Tyler or Sabin, without the love and or the organizations you work support this community has given with? me. I’m a better person because of J: I just want to thank everyone who’s the people that are in my life, and worked so hard over the last 20 years that I come into contact with on a to fight for equality. We have a long daily basis. You all have changed my road ahead of us, but we’re getting life more than you will ever know, and there. Sabin, I love you and thank for that, I am most grateful, and truly, you for your continued support. I truly blessed! hope everyone enjoys the festival.

And drink up, we have a lot of fucking liquor to sell.

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FLame // sound check

NO AVERAGE JOE DJ JOE GAuthREAux SpiNS tO WiN written by Joseph Gerbino

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hen Out Magazine named Joe Gauthreaux “Hottest DJ of the Year” in 2005, it was a very different world.

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Social media wasn’t as prevalent. “We’re all so much more connected now,” says the New York DJ. “It’s so much easier to get information and music to my supporters, and for promoters to get a hold of me if they want me to spin at their club or event.” In 2005, Gauthreaux was still considered one of the new kids on the block; competing for gigs against some of the biggest names in the dance biz, including Junior Vasquez, Manny Lehman, Victor Calderone, and Tony Moran who dominated the scene in the early 2000s, headlining every major event and making it close to impossible for aspiring DJs like Gauthreaux to get their chance on the decks.

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“Fighting makes you stronger,” he says now. “The long battle to make a name for myself in the club industry taught me that to stay in the game, you have to constantly keep working like nobody knows who you are.” And to be really successful, a DJ should prepare to give up his life. “I travel nearly every weekend and during the week I spend most of my free time working on the music I’m going to present at the gigs.” Then there’s also the promotion side of the business, the time spent on Facebook, Twitter, and the like. “It’s very time consuming, but important and essential,” says Gauthreaux.

Competition remains fierce, especially today when it’s easier than ever to for one to call him or herself a DJ. The goal remains to please the crowds. “There are constantly new faces coming into the club scene; young kids stepping on the dance floor for the first time or guys in their mid-to-late twenties

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who are tired of the bar scene and want something more. There are always new people to win over.” Starting out, Gauthreaux made a name for himself with a sound that was primarily vocal house mixed with tribal and melodic trance. Today, his sound is a bit more diverse. ”I genuinely love all kinds of music,” he explains. “I love tribal, EDM, progressive house, and then sometimes I simply love a good commercial vocal anthem. I’m always trying to keep my sound fresh, incorporating new beats and sounds to keep the momentum going on my dance floor, yet still staying true to who I am. The worst thing a DJ can do is get stuck in a certain sound for too long. Music is constantly changing and evolving. If you don’t change with it, you’ll get left behind.” He says club revelers simply want to have fun. “That’s what I tell myself when I go into the booth - make it fun. Sometimes that means a full on banging tribal set, or if the party is on a beach in Miami, it’s a lot of anthems and some EDM styled tracks.

Whatever the event, I want people to think the experience was worth the cover charge and the long line they waited on to get in. I don’t take anyone’s time or money for granted. I aim to give them something they can’t get on their own - something new and original.” That

includes his own production work. Joe Gauthreaux began producing his own remixes six years ago. In that time, he’s worked with some of the biggest dance artists in the biz including Kristine W, Jeanie Tracy, and Tony Moran. Recently, he’s begun taking on more mainstream projects like NeYo, The Wanted, Melanie Amaro, and even Justin Bieber.

“It was for ‘Boyfriend’, the first single from Justin’s new album,” Gauthreaux explains. “At the time, nobody had heard his new direction. I was excited to have the opportunity to present his voice in a clubbier production. I think my favorite thing about that project is that I helped show people in the dance community that Justin’s a real artist with talent and a great voice. “It’s also kind of surreal to open up iTunes and see my remix on such a popular artist,” he adds. He says the next step is to write and produce his own original music with major artists. But first he wants to build up his name as a producer and get a couple more #1 remixes by major artists under his belt. “I want people to be really excited about my first single when it comes out because they knew and loved all of my other production work,” he says. “That’s my plan.”

Visit djjoeg.com

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in theaters may 24, 2013 written by Richard Klaiss Jr.

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he Wolf Pack is back one last time!

It has been two years since the shenanigans of the second movie and all of the guys have moved on with their lives, including Stu (Helms) who finally got that tattoo removed. Alan, (Galifianakis) is still not happy with his life and has stopped taking his medication, which leads to disastrous results: an extremely unfortunate situation with a giraffe that ultimately causes disaster for his family.

Reluctantly, everyone agrees that Alan needs help and stages an intervention.

Alan agrees to go to rehab and the members of The Wolf Pack agree to drive him there, but once they get on their way, all Hell begins to break loose when they are forced to reconnect with Chow, the chaotic criminal they met the first time they came to Vegas.

The last time we saw the Chow (Ken Jeong), he was being hauled off to prison in Bangkok.

He pulls a “Shawshank” and escapes.

Chow has many enemies, one of which, Marshall, a ruthless gangster (Goodman), tracks down The Wolf Pack because he found out that Alan has stayed in touch with Chow over the years. It seems Chow ripped this guy off and now Marshall wants revenge. He gives the Pack an ultimatum: bring Chow to him or their buddy Doug dies.

possible. If you haven’t seen the first two, you might be a little confused by some of the jokes and the references because events in those movies connect to this one. As for this film itself, if you enjoyed the other two, you’ll have no problem with part three.

There’s no wedding, or bachelor party this time, but the adventure is still just as hilarious. You would think that because this is part three it would be completely over the top, but I don’t think so. In fact all three movies fit together in a pretty straight line. Sure there are plenty of laughs to go around, especially with Zach, who completely rules this movie; from being in a Mexican jail to

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...yes the pack is back; everyone returned for this, the final film of the trilogy. all bets are off this time, because anything is possible....

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repelling off the side of Caesar’s Palace with a bed sheet rope, the general tone of the trio really suggests that this is just another chaotic day at the office for these guys. Like a TV show, which you tune in to see every week, this is just another episode. Keep an eye out for Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids”) in a small but unusual role as a pawn store clerk that changes Alan’s life. One thing though: in every movie, Ed Helm’s character usually does something drastic that changes his appearance. You thought he couldn’t top the tattoo? You’d be wrong, but to find out what he did, you will have to stay until the end credits. I guarantee it will Yes the Pack is back; be worth it! Also, one thankful element everyone returned for about this film: NO MIKE TYSON! You’re this, the final film of welcome the trilogy. All bets are off this time, because anything is

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FLame // at the movies with dorothy

thEE h th hANGOVER ANGOVER pt. iii

FLame // the world according to joan

i miSS DRAG written by Joan Stevenson

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atching “RuPaul’s Drag Race” this past season made me realize just how much I miss drag. I have always been a “Broadway Baby,” in that theater was always a big part of my life ever since I was a kid. Up to a point though, I had never experienced anything like drag. There’s just something raw and exciting about experiencing a persona/character/artist that’s just out there and in your face who lives for that moment – that shining, burning, maddening, exhilarating moment which happens right there in front of you.

After my first band gig in the late 90’s, I began performing in gay clubs around the Metro Detroit area. I started at a club called Granny’s and from there I began performing at Gigi’s, The Rainbow Room (now The

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Birdcage), and Stilettos (then Silent Legacy). Prior to that time, I had been to a precious few drag shows, but when I did go, I lived! I was totally in awe of and enamored by these fabulous performers; the clothes, the makeup, the music, the artistry, and even the chatter in the dressing room! I have been fortunate enough to perform alongside of some of the most talented drag queens and kings in this city, state, and country that you will ever see (that includes RPDR All Stars winner Chad Michaels). I feel tremendously humbled by that; sometimes apologetic because sometimes I feel I’m just not in the same ballpark with such beauty and brilliance.

I don’t get around like I used to, so I miss seeing my drag sisters and brothers “werk” their craft. They made me feel that no

matter who I was, I was valid and I mattered, like Miss Celie: “I’m here.”

For those of you who have never been to a drag show, drag is live theater and life like you have never experienced. It’s life! It’s art! Drag is life, and life is drag! It infuses me with such energy, hope, and joy. These are things I have missed in my life recently and need very much. These are things that everyone needs in their life! So I’m urging all of you to get out and see some good drag!

Or if you feel so inclined, get out and start doing some drag! But at least once each month, hit up your favorite club and support your entertainers.

Bring your friends and make a night of it! And yes, I do plan to take my own advice to start getting back out there to reconnect with my family

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FLame // cocktail chatter

The gin rickey written by Ed Sikov

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hatcha makin’, hot stuff?” I was at the kitchen island mixing an experimental drink; I felt the hand slip around my stomach and jumped slightly before I heard the coo in my ear. Dan never calls me “hot stuff,” so I knew it wasn’t him. But whose hand was suddenly tweaking my right nipple?

What’s it called?”

“Loooo-cyyyyy?!” was my response.

“The Ethel?”

“… various kinds of liquors.” Dan was finishing my sentence for me. “Rum, bourbon, even Scotch.”

“Very good,” I said with a certain “Good guess, but no. Not ‘The Ethel.’ edge to my voice. “Would you like Close, though.” me to throw one in your face?”

“Certainly not ‘The Fred.’ Not even “No, thank you, darling dearest,” you would name a drink ‘The Fred.’” Dan coolly replied. “Just make me “Indeed not,” I sniffed. “Not ‘The a standard Gin Rickey, and don’t be stingy with the gin.” The nerve of Fred.’”

“Chipper! You dog!” I gave a slight some people!

“The Ricky?” shiver and felt a certain stirring.

“Seriously, tiger,” Chipper whispered. “Right!” I cried. “You win the prize,” at which point I whirled around and “Can I try it?” grabbed his nuts. Of course that was “My nipple or my drink?” I inquired precisely the moment for Dan to in a lewd tone. Chipper made a make his pointless entrance. growling noise and started to work on a hickey on my neck. I shook him “I’m not jealous. You can have him,” off, finished making the cocktail and he said to Chipper as he continued 3 tbsp Beefeater Gin handed it to him. Wasting no time, he past the kitchen and into the living room.

There is little more deflating took a sizeable gulp.

2 tsp Lime Juice than having one’s husband offer you “Yikes!” he said. + Seltzer to the nearest mouth.

“That’s strong! + Lime Wedge Strong but Chipper and I moved away from each (garish optional) other quickly; our illicit fondling had good! been killed before it got interesting.

Put some ice in a highball glass

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the gin rickey

“Yes,” I said. “It’s a Gin Rickey. What do you think?”

“It’s fabulous!” Chipper enthused.

“What’s in it?”

(a tumbler); add the gin, juice and seltzer in that order. that’s all, folks!

“Gin and lime juice and seltzer and that’s all, except for the ice.”

“Wait a minute,” Chipper said.

“I thought that was a Collins.”

“Good catch, shortstop!” I said. “A Rickey is a Collins without sugar and with lime juice instead of lemon. But like a Collins, a Rickey can be made with….”

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Ed Sikov is the author of the e-book, The Boys’ and Girls’ Little Book of Alcohol, a novel with recipes based on his Cocktail Chatter column.

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