The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 11, 2025

Sometimes bitter, sometimes sour, one reminiscent of lemon, another of orange. It makes the base for a perfect for a non-alcoholic aperitif, but also works well with a little gin or vodka too. Perfect pairing: cod, turnips, clams and violets with Floral Bitters 13. Guided by them we sampled a wide variety of begonias.

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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Vodka Substitutes Damrak Virgin 00 Seedlip Garden Anything Amethyst Ritual Zero Proof Gin Alternative People are always asking me for an alternative vodka! To those people, I ask: “what is that you like/liked about vodka?” Because vodka doesn’t taste “good.” Nowadays, I find bitters essential to building a bar cart.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. Its experimentation knows no bounds, boasting a vast selection of spirits and liqueurs like California Shochu, Dry Rye Reposado Gin, Green Chile Vodka, and this Spiced Pear Liqueur.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

You can really taste the herbal blend, with a slight bitter flavor and quiet hints of mint. To me, it offers a distinct alcohol flavor similar to that of vodka mixed with Chartreuse. 75 ounce Green Chartreuse 2 dashes Orange Bitters Garnish: Cocktail Cherry Directions : Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice.

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Good Spirits News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A light mintiness cools the palate, while the slightly bitter herbs cleanse the mouth. This is a wonderful liquor to pair with a heavier meal in place of a vodka, but also it is a great aperitif to begin a meal. Of course, if you’re looking for something to experiment with in new cocktails, this will not disappoint.

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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. These drinks pack a punch and showcase the flavors of the spirit.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. It uses a split-base of gin and vodka, dry vermouth that’s been macerated with charred scallions, and a few dashes of white balsamic and a house-made salt-and-pepper tincture.

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Others build the drink around the modern Italian style of Spritz featuring Prosecco , a bittering liqueur, and soda water, with many using Aperol’s classic 3-2-1 ratio as a guide. Then, I’ll make them a Spritz with a different red bitter, or I’ll use my intuition to make them something I think they’ll love.”

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

High-end Nikkei hotspot Bamboo Mat Stratford has teamed up with Khoosh – the exotic orange bitter liqueur – to create a selection of unique seasonal cocktails for guests to enjoy this summer.

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Barina Craft

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Adonis Cocktail Stimulates Fortified Wine And Food Pairing The Adonis Cocktail is mixed with dry sherry, sweet vermouth and orange bitters. Adonis Cocktail Drink Recipe: 2 oz dry sherry 1 oz sweet vermouth 1 - 2 dashes orange bitters orange peel garnish Measure the drink ingredients into a mixing glass with ice cubes.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters. To make an Old Fashioned , combine 2 ounces of bourbon or rye, 1 sugar cube, a few dashes of aromatic bitters and a splash of club soda in an old-fashioned glass.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters. To make an Old Fashioned , combine 2 ounces of bourbon or rye, 1 sugar cube, a few dashes of aromatic bitters and a splash of club soda in an old-fashioned glass.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 24, 2024

Vodka Known for its neutral and clean profile, traditional vodka serves as a versatile base for countless cocktails. With no overpowering flavor, non-alcoholic vodka is the go-to for those looking to create a wide range of mocktails. Learn more in our comprehensive guide. There’s no wrong way to make a cocktail!

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VinePair

MARCH 31, 2024

When I sat down before Kayama last month, he was well-prepared for my arrival, and to tell the story behind his “Fresh Campari”, a seven-year old viral curiosity that requires more than a dozen ingredients including angelica and calamus roots, licorice, cinnamon, grapefruit juice, and vodka.

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The Liquor Thing

APRIL 30, 2020

Depending on its quality, neutral alcohol is suitable for a variety of applications - Neutral alcohol is the base for flavored alcoholic beverages such as blended whiskey , cut brandy , some liquors, and bitters. Fusel alcohol , also known as fusel oil includes all the bitter compounds found in the trails during the distillation process.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

It can range from light and crisp to rich and full-bodied and is typically enjoyed as an aperitif. Best Sherry Cocktails Sherry can balance out other flavors, such as sour or bitter, or add a subtle sweetness. Adonis This classic cocktail perfectly balances sweet and bitter flavors, with sherry as the main ingredient.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

It can range from light and crisp to rich and full-bodied and is typically enjoyed as an aperitif. Best Sherry Cocktails Sherry can balance out other flavors, such as sour or bitter, or add a subtle sweetness. Adonis This classic cocktail perfectly balances sweet and bitter flavors, with sherry as the main ingredient.

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Barina Craft

MARCH 28, 2023

Recipe Variations To The French 75 Cocktail French 76 - substitute vodka for gin, some French 74 versions call for OJ too. French 79 - grapefruit infused gin, elderflower liqueur & rhubarb bitters. Top with champagne and garnish with a twist of lemon peel. French 77 - elderflower liqueur blossoms flavor into the bubbly.

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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. The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This is a delicious combination of sweet, smoky, herbaceous, and bitter goodness. A Milano Torino is usually vermouth and red bitter (like an Americano without the soda) but is infinitely modifiable with different bitters besides Campari, Aperol , or Cappelletti. Like us bartenders always say, bitter is better.”

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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., Peppermint White Russian: Combine 2 oz vodka (e.g., Variation: Add a splash of vodka.

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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. Petersburg, the SkyBar & Grille serves up panoramic views of Tampa Bay and the iconic Skyway Bridge.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 31, 2025

Keep an ear out for our special podcast interview with Moe and Juliette coming soon Milan has the historic Camparino and from 6th Feb, London will have its own temple to the bitter aperitif with the UKs first-ever Negroni Bar by Campari. Being Sexy Fish, its of the premium kind and packs a punchy 42% ABV.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

You’ll learn essential tools and techniques, master classic recipes, and explore unique ingredients like angostura bitters. A well-stocked setup includes a shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon, enabling mixologists to craft everything from a classic vodka martini to a complex Negroni.

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VinePair

MARCH 10, 2025

But while drinkers are opting for spirits such as tequila or bourbon when drinking full-proof or gravitating toward cocktails like the Spritz and Espresso Martini , a different flavor is winning on the sober scene: bitter. Across the country, non-alcoholic drinks brands with bitter profiles are flying off of store shelves. In 2023, St.

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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

This beguilingly tart-sweet Martini has become Culics secret weapon for turning consumers onto the potential of fruit brandy, which, when they sip on its own, they tend to confuse with flavored vodka. the Seabreeze gets a glow-up via a split vodka and apricot brandy base, then is seasoned with grenadine and lemon.

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