VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. Agrestis’s NA lineup has expanded to include a Phony Mezcal Negroni and Amaro Falso, both also brimming with herbaceous bitterness and seductive carbonation.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Classic Gin Martini (gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters) The Martini is perhaps the most iconic cocktail ever. While everyone has their own preferred specs, a traditional Martini is a mix of gin and dry vermouth with a couple dashes of orange bitters. Get the Clover Club recipe. Get my Perfect Negroni Recipe.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

simple syrup 2 dashes Angostura bitters orange peel for garnish In an Old Fashioned glass, add the simple syrup and Angostura bitters. lime juice 2 tablespoons simple syrup club soda 5 leaves fresh mint plus 2 more for garnish slice of lime for garnish Muddle the mint and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add a large ice cube.

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Medium of Mixology

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

My last venture into this class of bitter spirits led me to Campari, which… I’m not gonna lie is probably the worst tasting stuff on the face of the earth. ” Where Campari is strong, bitter, and horrible, Aperol is light, less bitter, and quite pleasant. Enter club soda, and the Aperol Fizz.

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

1860-1920: Bitter Liqueurs Enter the Market While the original “Spritzes” consisted of wine and soda water, the creation of bitter liqueurs changed everything. A mix of their orange aperitif, Prosecco , and a splash of soda water thereby became known as the Aperol Spritz. And it wasn’t just Spritzes but plenty of merch, too.

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Cocktails with Suderman

AUGUST 30, 2024

These drinks will appeal to those who like this idea of a sparkly, gently bitter Aperol Spritz , but wish it had more bite. People sometimes think of tonic as being something like a lightly bitter club soda, or a seltzer with quinine. So many recipes! Become a paid subscriber, and never miss a drink. It always is.)

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

oz simple syrup Club soda Lemon wedge or slice for garnish Cherry for garnish (optional) In a shaker, combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Top with club soda. Shake well. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge or slice and optionally, a cherry. Stir well until chilled.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

To make these drinks easily, ensure your home bar is well-equipped with essentials like cocktail shakers, muddlers, jiggers, drink strainers and mixers such as simple syrup, club soda and fruit juices. This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

To make these drinks easily, ensure your home bar is well-equipped with essentials like cocktail shakers, muddlers, jiggers, drink strainers and mixers such as simple syrup, club soda and fruit juices. This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters.

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VinePair

JUNE 27, 2024

An evolution of the Old Fashioned , the cocktail — made with rye whiskey , sweet vermouth , and Angostura bitters — has also come to represent the first golden age of bartending in the U.S. The recipe combines gin , sweet vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, and Angostura bitters, all served with a lemon twist.

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Old Liquors Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The first ingredient used is Campari, a bright red, iconic liqueur hailing from Milan that lends a unique citrus-like bitterness. At the time, Italy was known for its slightly bitter but much sweeter fortified wine, made possible by the addition of caramel. The next ingredient listed is “Italian Vermouth” or Sweet Vermouth.

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Barina Craft

MARCH 28, 2023

French 75 Drink Recipe Timeline 1921 - The original “75” Cocktail is first published by Harry MacElhone of Ciro’s Club in London with Calvados apple brandy, gin, grenadine and absinthe or Anis-del-Oso. French 79 - grapefruit infused gin, elderflower liqueur & rhubarb bitters. 1 See recipe below. 2 1927 - Judge Jr.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Sitting somewhere between Aperol and Campari on the flavor scale, Select is slightly sweet, delivering citrus fruit and an undercurrent of bitter botanicals that fuse perfectly with Prosecco and club soda. It combines bourbon, coffee liqueur, and orange bitters for a medley of caramel, baking spice, coffee, and zingy citrus flavors.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

George’s Valley Gin Empirical Spirits Doritos Nacho Cheese Banhez Destilados de Fruta BroVo Spirits Uncharted Rhapsody American Forest Liqueur Bitter Journey Bing Zhou Mijenta Cristalino Avallen Calvados “The best newly released spirit we’ve added to our bar is Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin. At 20 percent ABV, it holds its weight well!”

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Haus of Babylon — reportedly the first NA spirit from the Middle East — has arrived on our shores, and the sell is simple: It’s a non-alcoholic spin on Aperol and is “a non-alcoholic aperitif that celebrates the familiar bitterness and complexities of a traditional aperitif such as an Aperol Spritz or Negroni.”

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VinePair

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Hot Pearl Diver at Clover Club Credit: VinePair Staff You know when you put a sentence into Google Translate, then plug the result in to translate it back to the language you started with? Well, thats the case with the Hot Pearl Diver at Brooklyns Clover Club.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

The Missionarys Downfall at Sunken Harbor Club Credit: VinePair Staff With spring creeping on the horizon, dont miss the chance to enjoy one of winters hottest drinks trends : frozen cocktails. The addition of bitters wasnt a request, but it turned out to be the pice de rsistance, keeping the drinks inherent sweetness in check.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2025

Whether youre in search of a rooftop escape or a lush urban jungle, many Tampa hotels and hotspots deliver the ideal ambiance for sipping that perfect effervescent blend of bubbles, bitters, and citrus. ounces of the passionfruit batch, add a splash of club soda and top it off with a blanc de blancs from France.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Spirits: Vodka: Tito's Handmade Vodka Gin: Tanqueray Gin Rum: Bacardi Superior Whiskey (Bourbon and Rye): Bulleit Bourbon, Rittenhouse Rye Brandy: Hennessy VS Liqueurs and Aperitifs: Amaretto Disaronno, Cranberry Liqueur (e.g., La Marca), and 1 cup club soda in a punch bowl. Variation: Add a splash of club soda.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2025

We found that alcohol-free bitter aperitifs are often the most convincing, as their botanical-driven profiles are more easily replicated than other spirits categories. The former is a near-perfect replacement for bitter red amaro, delivering bitter grapefruit peel, orange blossom, and gentian root flavors.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

Lately, eaux de vie are cropping up on cocktail menus at hotspots like Bar Snack in New York (in a puckering, salad-inspired Negroni co-starring nectarine and basil eau de vie) and The Snug in San Francisco, where a private barrel Sazerac features apple brandy, sage, Opal apples, Demerara, Peychauds and aromatic bitters, and absinthe.

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