Cocktail Contessa

JULY 8, 2022

How to Use this Guide For each of these cocktails below, I’ll go through a summer-themed syrup or infusion, a recipe for a single cocktail, and instructions for how to batch the cocktail for eight. For a full tutorial about simple syrups and infusions, head here: All About Simple Syrups.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Exploring Floral Liqueurs Floral liqueurs are distilled spirits infused with the essence of flowers, adding a concentrated burst of flavor to cocktails. Blending: The infused alcohol is often blended with other ingredients like sugar to create the final liqueur. Summertime: Refreshing Floral Highballs.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Turmeric Infusions and Syrups To incorporate turmeric into cocktails, create infusions by steeping fresh turmeric root or high-quality turmeric powder in spirits like vodka or gin. Use a bar spoon to gently pour ingredients over ice, creating a gradient effect. Top with sparkling water. Stir gently.

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Cocktail Contessa

JUNE 12, 2022

Instead of just water, the simple syrup uses lemon juice and is infused with lemon zest to infuse intense citrus flavors in the syrup. Make It With Fancy Homemade Lemonade In fact, if you want to make some of the best lemonade you’ve ever had, use this recipe for lemon simple syrup for the sweet portion of the lemonade.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Seasonal Events & Food Pairings Spring Events Easter Brunch: Pair Garden G&T with smoked salmon Serve floral cocktails with light pastries Garden Parties: Light, herbal drinks complement finger foods Fresh fruit cocktails with cheese plates [Continue with seasonal pairings.] A: Simple syrups last 2 weeks refrigerated. Fruit syrups 1 week.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Barware: Shaker (Cocktail Kingdom Koriko), strainer, jigger, muddler, bar spoon, various glassware (coupe, highball). The Rainbow Shots: (Visual layering) Layer grenadine, orange juice, and Blue Curaçao in shot glasses, using a bar spoon to carefully pour each layer. gummy bears).

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Tools: Shaker, strainer, muddler, jigger, and bar spoon. Glassware: Champagne flutes, wine glasses, highball glasses, and rocks glasses. Infused Spirits: Infuse spirits with herbs or fruits several days before. Herbs and Fruits: Mint, rosemary, thyme, berries, and citrus fruits.

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Mixologists

APRIL 11, 2025

The Bar Spoon: Stir with Elegance and Precision The sophisticated Bar Spoon , easily recognized by its elongated and slender handle (typically 10-12 inches), is specifically engineered for the gentle yet effective stirring of cocktails. Look for spoons with a well-balanced weight and a comfortable grip.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Bar Spoon: For stirring cocktails that should be gently mixed rather than shaken (though less common for brunch cocktails, still good to have). A good bar spoon with a twisted handle not only looks elegant but is also functional for layering drinks. Fill a highball glass with ice. Shake well until chilled.

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

Vapor infusion, on the other hand, involves suspending the botanicals above the spirit, allowing their aromatic compounds to be gently extracted as the vapor rises, often resulting in a lighter, more floral gin. The duration of maceration can vary depending on the desired intensity of flavor extraction.

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

Vapor infusion, on the other hand, involves suspending the botanicals above the spirit, allowing their aromatic compounds to be gently extracted as the vapor rises, often resulting in a lighter, more floral gin. The duration of maceration can vary depending on the desired intensity of flavor extraction.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Gather the Must-Have Barware for Home Mixology Equipping a home bar with essential barware sets the foundation for creating flavorful cocktails. 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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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

Hugo Spritz: A wonderfully light and delicately floral spritz, infused with the exquisite aroma of elderflower liqueur, as wonderfully fragrant as the blooming gardens in the height of summer. Be exceedingly careful not to shred the delicate mint leaves, as this can unfortunately impart a bitter taste to the finished drink.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Start with a bar spoon in your next Negroni. Average price: $28 Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur This Marasca cherry-based Italian liqueur is instantly recognizable on back bars, and not just because of its awkward height and straw wrapping. Enjoy as an aperitif or in highballs. How do you serve liqueur?

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Advanced Mixology

MARCH 25, 2025

Bitters and Infusions Provide Depth The spice cabinet of mixology, if you will. Add herbs, fruit, or spice to infuse the spirits for another approach to creating signature flavor to differentiate the drink. Bar Spoon Perfect for mixing in such classics as the Negroni. Muddler Extracts the flavor of the fruit and herbs.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

From crisp, refreshing highballs to complex and layered sours, Irish whiskey is proving its mettle as a base for innovative and exciting drinks. Imagine crisp, invigorating highballs, intricate and layered sours, or even bold and boozy stirred cocktails. Double strain into a chilled highball glass filled with ice.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Bartenders often start with a sturdy mixing glass, a long-handled bar spoon, and a reliable cocktail shaker. These tools form the foundation for mixing drinks, whether in a dedicated bar area or the kitchen. A set of rocks glasses, highball glasses, and coupe glasses covers most drink styles.

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