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How St-Germain Went From Bartender’s Ketchup to Spritz Sensation

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latched onto the flavorful liqueur, stirring it into everything from tequila-based Martini variations to intricate gin-forward Tiki drinks. Made with Calvados, apple brandy , Carpano Antica, St-Germain, Death & Co.s Bartenders at pioneering cocktail establishments like NYCs Please Dont Tell and Death & Co.

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Where to Drink in Asbury Park, New Jersey

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Opt for a local drinks combo, like a shot of New Jersey’s own Laird’s Apple Brandy and a beer from Last Wave Brewing, paired with the platonic ideal of bar food—which includes a full menu of grilled cheeses. The summer menu, launched in July, goes full tiki, so embrace the island vibes and step right down.

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When Did ‘Willy Wonka’ Become the Booze World’s Favorite Cliché?

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Now that one certainly makes sense, as Grasse and his Tamworth Distillery are easily among the more avant-garde spirits producers in the land, having created Bird of Courage — essentially an entire Thanksgiving dinner in a bottle — and Corpse Flower, a brandy flavored with the notoriously stinky durian fruit. Davis told InsideHook in 2019.

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The Top 10 Rums of 2023

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As always, you can find more great options on our previous top 10 rums of 2022 , 2021 , 2020 , and 2019. The experiment was a massive success, and while it’s hard to fathom putting a $500 rum into a tiki drink, I did it anyway. It’s altogether a wall of flavor that ultimately finds its way to a vibrant, tiki party.

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The Bourbon Trail’s Best Kept Secret? World-Class Cocktails at Distillery Bars

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Willetts The Bar at Willett opened in 2019, with Andrew Pope, formerly of top bars in Washington, D.C., The Crusta has been on the menu since the bar opened in 2019. The first time I had it, I was blown away by how a typical brandy cocktail had been transformed into one highlighting Michters US1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

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The 50 Best Spirits of 2024

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Transcontinental Rum Line High Seas Bartenders with a keen interest in tropical and tiki drinks often follow the lead of the late Don the Beachcomber, opting to mix three rums as the base of a cocktail rather than employing just one. Feel free to proof it to your preference, though. Average price: $100 Rating: 93 See Review 33.

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