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Gin Trends in 2024

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Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. But based on the number of new craft gins and unique expressions hitting the market, and a few key gin acquisitions from major spirits players, the U.S. is warming to gin once again — for real this time.

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Wimbledon’s Signature Drink Deserves Its ‘Honey Deuce Moment’

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The amber “tonic,” a gin-based liqueur infused with a secret blend of citrus and herbs, was originally created by bar owner James Pimm as a digestive aid. The Pimm’s Cup cocktail, introduced in the following years, is typically now served as a warm-weather highball. The cocktail’s eponymous ingredient, Pimm’s No.

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At NYC’s Hottest Bars, Order These Sleeper Hits Instead of Their Most Popular Cocktails

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But once upon a time, back when Dante opened in 2015, the cocktail to drink was the Garibaldi, an obscure highball made of Campari and “fluffy” orange juice and topped with an orange wedge. The muddled snap peas and tarragon leaves give this Old Tom Gin Gimlet riff a verdant glow. The bar is on No. 45 at this point.)

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The 50 Best Spirits of 2023

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acquired two unique Coffey stills from Scotland, and has since honored their use with a line of fine whisky, gin , and vodka. Cobrafire Eau de Vie de Raisin Chances are, you probably missed the launch of the Blanche d’Armagnac (white Armagnac) appellation back in 2015, but you shouldn’t sleep on the products within the category.

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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. Fans of a Ramos Gin Fizz , batidos , or caffe shakerato , a caf specialty of shaken espresso and cold milk, know this effect. Cocktail Bill Boothby, for example, described a Rum Shake in his 1891 drinks manual The American Bar-Tender.

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

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Some of the most celebrated Martinis in New York are made with a brand of gin that most people have never heard of. And it is slightly yellow in color, giving you the first impression that the gin may have gone bad, before you learn that one of the botanicals is saffron. This gin is a true workhorse. Its a heritage brand.

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