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

VinePair

Shorter smuggling routes from Mexico and the Caribbean put more tequila and rum into American’s hands during its decade of Prohibition, and Americans’ preference for those spirits (as well as whiskey) persisted after repeal. For one, like other grape-based brandies, Pisco has a season. But Pisco’s popularity in the U.S.

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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It was originally made with gin, but soon migrated to brandy.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. They’re visual,” he said.

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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. Cocktail Bill Boothby, for example, described a Rum Shake in his 1891 drinks manual The American Bar-Tender. His recipe comprised ice, a jigger of Jamaica rum, a large spoonful of sugar, and the juice of two limes, all shaken and then strained.

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The Top 10 Rums of 2024

Drinkhacker

2024 was another embarrassingly great year for rum, perhaps further evidence that we should all be paying closer attention to the category when it comes to ultra-premium spirits. Alas, rums ascendance, while forecast for at least a decade, continues to be coming soon, with the tropical spirit still not getting the respect it deserves.

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

Drinkhacker

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. For more solid picks, see our most recent top 10 rums list. Brandy – Hennessy Master Blender’s Selection No. Want to get wild?

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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. Among British spirit producers, Cadenheads which also puts out whiskey , rum , and brandy is a bit of a dark horse. Three ounces of the gin is paired with just a touch of vermouth and orange bitters.

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