COLORADO BULLDOG (Doc Robbins)

Ever tried a White Russian crowned with a splash of Coke? It’s a throwback to a root beer float, channeling the kind of quirky charm Laverne DeFazio exuded. This was the drink Doc Robbins swore by, a companion in his vibrant NYC adventures at the renowned Three of Cups (you’ll be missed). Fast forward to now: Robbins has traded the city lights for the tranquil golf cart lanes of Florida, embracing family life. Yet, some evenings still find him reminiscing, a highball glass reflecting the past in his grasp.