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A hand grenade does indeed induce some blurry experiences. Photo: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
New Orleans may or may not have invented the cocktail, but we feel pretty confident that the city's bars and bartenders perfected it.
Why it matters: There's no better place to get in touch with your favorites, whether they're shaken or stirred.
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