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The Sazerac: The mysterious (and confusing) history of this iconic classic

Australian Bartender

He said that Antoine Peychaud, a New Orleans pharmacist, liked to serve and drink his eponymous bitters mixed with cognac in little cups (called coquetiers). Meanwhile, another New Orleans based businessman was importing brandy, specifically Sazerac-du-Forge et Fils cognac. So, I put it to the Melbourne Bartender Exchange hive mind.

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Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Week: Toast to a Classic Cocktail and Give Back this October

VinePair

of Elijah Craig, a quarter of an ounce of simple syrup and a few dashes of aromatic bitters. Stir until well-chilled, strain over a large cube in a double old fashioned glass, garnish with an orange swath and a brandied cherry, and you’re well on your way to cocktail greatness. Just add ice to a mixing glass along with 2 oz.

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Pisco Is Still Searching for Its Place on the American Back Bar

VinePair

A classic sour construction of spirit, sugar, and citrus, the Pisco Sour also calls for a foamy head of egg white stained with a few dashes of Angostura bitters. For one, like other grape-based brandies, Pisco has a season. million for the industry last year. Roughly a third of those exports ended up in the U.S.

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Raise a Glass to Veterans with Six Horse Soldier Serves

VinePair

After taking a distillery tour in 2015, the friends discovered a new shared passion. Ingredients 2 ounces Horse Soldier Small Batch ¾ ounce Lillet Blanc* ½ ounce Suze* Garnish: spray of orange bitters, expressed orange peel Directions Add ingredients into a mixing glass filled with ice and stir to combine and chill.

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

VinePair

Their King Cole Martini which is served tableside with much ceremony has been made with Old Raj since it debuted in 2015. Three ounces of the gin is paired with just a touch of vermouth and orange bitters. Among British spirit producers, Cadenheads which also puts out whiskey , rum , and brandy is a bit of a dark horse.

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