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We Asked 16 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Cheap Bourbon?

VinePair

Dant packs a punch, makes for a mean Old Fashioned , and will hold its weight against any syrup or bitters you throw its way.” At 96 proof, it can stand up to a little dilution in a cocktail and it marries beautifully with a little Demerara syrup, bitters, and an orange swath for a solid Old Fashioned.” At around $15, J.W.

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A New Standard: 5 Balcones Cocktails That Showcase American Single Malt Whisky at Its Best

VinePair

Featuring Texas 1, pecan syrup, and aromatic bitters, this spirit-forward cocktail is garnished with Texass state nut and an orange wheel. ounces Balcones Texas 1 Single Malt Whisky ounce pecan syrup 3 dashes aromatic bitters Garnish: dehydrated orange wheel, cinnamon stick, 1 whole pecan Directions Add ice into rocks glass.

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3-Ingredient Cocktails: Quick & Easy Weeknight Drinks

Mixologists

This article dives deep into the enchantment of minimalist mixology, exploring the compelling reasons these streamlined drinks are the perfect antidote to hectic weeknights. For mixers, keep a variety of juices, sodas, and bitters on hand. A shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon are the cornerstones of any home bar.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Improved Whiskey Cocktail

VinePair

Few drinks can compete with the timeless mixture of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and ice, otherwise known as an Old Fashioned (or a Whiskey Cocktail or an Old Fashioned Cocktail). Listener, head to www.georgedickel.com/recipes to get inspired and start mixing with our old pal, George Dickel. Strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass over ice.

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The (Re)Sazerac

VinePair

Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Sother Teague’s Sazerac Recipe Ingredients 1 heavy bar spoon 2:1 Demerara or Petit Canne simple syrup 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters 1 dash Angostura bitters 2 ounces 100-proof rye whiskey, such as Rittenhouse Garnish: lemon twist and absinthe Directions Add all ingredients to a mixing glass.

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All You Need For A Successful Dry January: Mocktail Recipes, Ingredients, And Tips

A Bar Above

EASY NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS Of course, we’re not saying you can’t have a cocktail every now and then, but we’re all about balance here at A Bar Above– Heck, you can use our bar tools to make any sort of mixed drink, so it definitely doesn’t need to have booze in it as far as we’re concerned!

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Hardest Cocktail to Master?

VinePair

What should be an easy equal-parts build with the addition of some Benedictine and bitters proves to be a little more delicate of a balance to strike. Then, when adding the seltzer, you need to pour it slowly into the center of the drink — ideally, drizzled down the handle of a bar spoon — to get the perfect head.”

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