VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Then, there’s the occasional, Malört-centric incident that goes viral and makes it out of Chicagoland: When two cicada broods emerged from the ground this past spring, brewpub Noon Whistle Brewing offered cicada husk-infused Malört shots. It dries out the palate, which rounds out a drink’s sweetness and gives it more depth.”

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VinePair

JULY 2, 2025

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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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Established in 2018 by Laurent Berriat, Oliver Hidier, and Stephane Aussel, Spiritique stands as a distinguished French spirits brand, born from the collaborative efforts of three seasoned industry professionals. Non-Alcoholic Thyme Highball Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Top with tonic water and a slice of grapefruit for garnish.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Established in 2018 by Laurent Berriat, Oliver Hidier, and Stephane Aussel, Spiritique stands as a distinguished French spirits brand, born from the collaborative efforts of three seasoned industry professionals. Non-Alcoholic Thyme Highball Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Top with tonic water and a slice of grapefruit for garnish.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

When we opened in December 2018, we had 15 gins available — now we carry over 80 varieties and growing!” Gins play well with fresh herbs, fruits and produce so they’re a natural choice as a base for more refreshing, citrus-forward cocktails such as highballs, smashes and sours, says All Saints’ Weller.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

By 2018, Richard had been hired by culinary whiz Dave Arnold for the opening team at Existing Conditions. “I There, Richard has infused his own personality through the use of vintage glassware and other subtle flourishes. A year later he started a “Tiki Takeover” series at Prime Meats in Brooklyn.

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VinePair

JANUARY 17, 2024

Dave Arnold and Don Lee then opened Existing Conditions in 2018, and I will eternally be grateful that they saw fit to bring me on as head bartender. Garret makes his in a separatory funnel for easy extraction but assures me that it would be fine to replicate at home by straining the completed infusion through mesh or a paper filter.

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