Mixologists agree to rename Guinness with a champagne top as ‘The Grifter’ | NewsThump
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Article written by Nathan Cowley
Mixologists across the UK have rebranded the classic 'Black Velvet' cocktail as 'The Grifter' in honour of Nigel Farage, pairing it with oysters in a 'Reform Special' that's flying off the bar. The piece lands its best punch at the end, pivoting to Jenrick and a White Russian in a payoff that earns its keep.
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Naming a drink after a politician is usually petty, but when the cocktail is literally called 'Black Velvet' and the politician literally drank it on camera while allegedly grifting donations, the universe has done half the joke-writing for you.
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