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Tonight, a look back at a San Diego television newsroom in the 1970s, where one local celebrity's carefully constructed empire is shaken by the arrival of a talented journalist determined to be taken seriously. Ron Burgundy, the city's dominant anchorman, finds himself at the center of a cultural shift as changing expectations in the workplace collide with old habits, oversized egos, and an astonishing lack of self-awareness. What begins as a rivalry over ratings grows into a broader story about ambition, loyalty, and an industry learning that the face of broadcast journalism is changing. Along the way, viewers witness questionable editorial decisions, personal scandals, and one highly unusual confrontation involving nearly every news team in the region. In the end, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy uses absurd comedy to examine a very real transition in American media, where the biggest story was often happening inside the newsroom itself.
Anchorman (2004). Directed by Adam McKay. Written by Will Ferrell, and Adam McKay
Performances by Will Ferrell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, David Koechner, and Fred Willard
An Apatow Productions Production. Distributed by DreamWorks Pictures .
Ron Burgundy
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2.5 oz Scotch Whisky
.5 oz Liquor 43
.5 oz Pineapple Chinola
.5 oz Pomegranate Juice
.5 oz Sloe Gin
.5 oz Black Pepper Syrup
Dropper Saline
Garnish Cheese Wheel and Orange Wheel
.5 oz (15mL) Butterfly Brandy Luxardo Infusion
.5 oz (15mL) Pineapple Juice
.25 oz (7.5mL) Tingala
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In a shaker tin, combine 2.5 oz Scotch Whisky, .5 oz Liquor 43, .5 oz Pineapple Chinola, .5 oz Sloe Gin, .5 oz Pomegranate Juice, .5 oz Black Pepper Syrup and a dropper of Saline. Add ice, cover and shake for 30 seconds. Strain into a hurricane glass with pebble ice. Lastly garnish with a cheese wheel and an orange slice.
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Black Pepper Syrup is a great way to add a pre-balanced spice to a cocktail. Easily made with peppercorns, water and cane sugar, it captures the mellow spice and savory dustiness in that you recognize in the upper part of your palate.
1 Tbs (10g) Black Peppercorns
8 oz (240mL) Filtered Water
.5 Cup Granulated Cane Sugar
In a saucepan, combine 1 Tbs of Black Peppercorns and 8 oz of water over medium heat. Allow to come to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes. Strain out the black peppercorns and while still hot, over simmering heat stir in the sugar until dissolved. Allow to cool to room temperature and pour into a syrup bottle.
Sex Panther
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.75 oz Cynar
.75 oz Rye
.75 oz Over Proofed Rum
.75 oz Moonshine
Dash Angostura Bitters
Dash Durian
Drop in Black Salt
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In a Nick and Nora combine equal parts room temperature .75 oz Cynar, .75 oz Rye, .75 oz Over Proofed Rum, and .75 oz Moonshine. Top with a few dashes of Angostura bitters and Durian extract. Drop in bits of black salt and enjoy neat.
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