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We Asked 11 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Bourbon Cocktail? (2025)

VinePair

Bartenders often treat [making] it like a sacred rite, but at its core, it is just bourbon, sugar, bitters, and a twist. There is too much egg white, not enough sugar, clashing flavors from their bitters selection the list goes on. When haphazardly thrown together, sugar, bitters, and whiskey do little to showcase the spirits nuance.

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Meet the National Finalists for the VinePair x Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Cocktail Contest

VinePair

26, 2025, they will head to Kentucky where they will compete in a live competition finale. Falernum and mole bitters provide a backbone of subtle spice. Her Chinese-American take on the Old Fashioned, Good in My City, is a cheeky wink and nod to the muddled fruit concoctions that were popularized after Prohibition.

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Golf Cocktails - British Open Themed Drinks

Barina Craft

Future British Open tournament dates include July 20-23, 2023 at Royal Liverpool, Hoylake, England; July 14-21, 2024 at Royal Troon, Troon, Scotland; July 13-20, 2025 at Royal Portrush, Portrush, Northern Ireland and July 12-19, 2026 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England.

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Review: Glen Grant 25 Years Old and 30 Years Old

Drinkhacker

Glen Grant 25 Year hit stateside shelves in 2024, while the 30 year is rolling out in early 2025. Tart green apple, orange bitters, and unripe pineapple form a backbone of fruit that builds toward the midpalate. Campari-owned Speyside Scotch maker Glen Grant recently introduced two new, highly aged expressions to the American market.

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Five Takes on The Mint Julep

Cheers

Here are five we like for the 2025 Derby. Peach jam 2 whole Raspberries 10 to 12 Mint leaves Instructions Place mint leaves in a Julep cup and muddle with jam and raspberries. Monin peach puree 8-10 Mint leaves 2 drops Angostura bitters Instructions Add mint leaves and peach puree Julep cup.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The (Re)Mojito

VinePair

Garnish: mint sprig and one dash of Angostura bitters Directions Add sugar and lime to a highball glass (8 or 10 ounce) and stir to create a paste. Add mint leaves and muddle gently, without breaking leaves. Top with soda water and garnish with mint sprig and bitters. THE PERFECT WAY TO ENJOY PATRN IS RESPONSIBLY.

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Entries Are Pouring In! Chilled’s Sustainable Cocktail Challenge Sponsored by Flor de Caña Rum 

Chilled Magazine

The Cilantro Society is the Clover Club of 2025! Super Juice 2 drops Habanero Bitters.75 Raspberry Syrup Preparation Combine Flor De Caa, super juice, raspberry syrup, habanero bitters, and egg whites. Garnish with a dehydrated orange topped with raspberries (from the syrup) and habaneros (from the bitters).

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