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Cream Cocktails: Where the Cocktail Bar Meets the Dairy Aisle

Imbibe Magazine

It was originally made with gin, but soon migrated to brandy. The Brandy Alexander —made with brandy, white crème de cacao, and cream, shaken to a silken frothiness—was soon knocking on the door of the classic cocktail canon. Sadly, Purcell died in the summer of 2015. And most are based on a simple algorithm.

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The Evolution of the American Milkshake

Imbibe Magazine

Prior to World War I, a shake might be made with brandy, gin, or another ardent spirit. Anna Petrid is widely credited with creating the genre, which she dubbed FreakShakes, in 2015 at Patissez Cafe in Canberra, Australia. Cocktail Bill Boothby, for example, described a Rum Shake in his 1891 drinks manual The American Bar-Tender.

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The Best Ultra-Premium Bourbons According To The American Whiskey Masters 2023

The Whiskey Wash

Credit: Buffalo Trace Medal(s): Master & Taste Master Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate, cherry pie filling, caramel-drizzled chocolate sponge cask, cigar box BUY NOW: (2015 expression) $2,009 We begin with the bourbon that was named American Whiskey Masters Taste Master 2023.

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Drinkhacker’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide – Best Alcohol/Spirits for Christmas

Drinkhacker

Forget milk and cookies, what Santa needs this year is a shot of good, hard alcohol to help get him through whatever 2025 has in store for us. For more top gift ideas check out the archives and read our 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , 2019 , 2018 , 2017 , 2016 , 2015 , 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , and 2008 holiday guides.

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This Cult Gin Stars In NYC’s Best Martinis, but You’ve Probably Never Heard of It

VinePair

Its alcohol level is a whopping 55 percent. Their King Cole Martini which is served tableside with much ceremony has been made with Old Raj since it debuted in 2015. Among British spirit producers, Cadenheads which also puts out whiskey , rum , and brandy is a bit of a dark horse.

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The 30 Best Wines for Thanksgiving (2024)

VinePair

These usually have high acidity and low-ish alcohol levels — it is a long day of eating and drinking, after all. What Makes a Great Thanksgiving List Wines that tend to work well for Thanksgiving typically have bright acidity, are low in alcohol (it’s a long day), and offer flavors that complement the dishes.

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