We'll call it ... the Negroni. Our theme park enthusiasts take stock of the 2025 season: predictions are reviewed, milestones are celebrated, tears of sorrow and tears of relief are shed over a bright red cocktail. Then they ask each other the big questions: Was this season good or bad? Should Bob Melvin be fired or retained? Did Buster make any mistakes? Can he make mistake? One thing is clear, no ERT for these thoosies; one ride on the Negroni was enough. Hit the dispatch music, Bob!

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Speaking of cocktails, today Ben is drinking a Negroni because he lost the bet while Matthew is drinking The Fitzgerald to taunt Ben. Recipes below.

Negroni

• 1 1/2 oz London dry gin
• 1 1/2 oz Sweet vermouth
• 1 1/2 oz Campari
• Orange twist for garnish
• Combine the gin, vermouth and Campari in a mixing glass with ice and stir to desired dilution. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass and carefully add a single large chunk of ice. Express the orange twist over the glass and drop into the glass. Then trick your brother into a bet where he has to drink it.

The Fitzgerald

• 2 oz gin
• 1 oz lemon juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• 2 dashes Angostura bitters
• 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters (Matthew's stamp)
• Combine all ingredients in shaker with ice. Shake 10-12 seconds. Double strain into a coupe glass.

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