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Infusions add a huge level of depth and complexity to cocktails, and at Mileta , Bar Manager John Shelton highlights this technique with The Wasp. Made with fig leaf-infused gin, Genepy, sweet rouge vermouth, and bitters, the drink balances herbal, vanilla, and coconut notes for an aromatic experience. Fig Leaf Gin oz.
World Gin Day is June 14th. Celebrate this year’s appreciation of all things gin with our Chilled 100 Bartenders who create incredibly delicious cocktails that honor Plymouth Gin. Gin The Friar's Voyage by Xavier Sosa - The Obscure / @whiskey.sosa @xsosa99 Ingredients 2 oz. Plymouth Gin Original Strength 3/4 oz.
World Gin Day is June 14th. Celebrate this year’s appreciation of all things gin with our Chilled 100 Bartenders who create incredibly delicious cocktails that honor Plymouth Gin. “Drinking cocktails is supposed to be fun! It’s 2025, most bars know how to make drinks, so why should anyone choose to sit at yours?
ANGOSTURA® 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters pairs globally influenced spices and herbs and ANGOSTURA® aged rum for the first time ever! the exclusive distributor for ANGOSTURA® bitters for North America. Our goal is to continue empowering creators and innovators in the cocktail space,” added Herrmann.
These are the workhorses, the reliable voices in the bartender’s orchestra, always ready to harmonize with bitters, liqueurs, and fresh ingredients. Born from clandestine bar escapades in Guatemala, it’s now crafted “Sin Prisa” without rush in Oaxaca, using artisanal methods and 100% recycled glass.
If you’re hoping to get more greens in your diet, head to the nearest bar. blanc vermouth 1 dash lemon bitters Tools: barspoon, strainer Glass: cocktail Garnish: 5 drops of olive oil, large green olive Stir all of the ingredients with ice until well chilled, strain into a chilled glass, then garnish. London dry gin 1/2 oz.
Tipsy Jitters Infusing the cream with Angostura bitters amps up the warm fall flavors of this coffee cocktail by Nashville’s Martha My Dear. Espresso Bar Clacson’s Espresso Martini A minty-fresh take on the classic. Honeyed Coffee Gin & Tonic Cold-brew and honey boost the classic G&T. Midnight Marauder No.
Participating bars and restaurants get to show off their original Martini recipes made with Junipero Gin, with each one sold contributing $2 to The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence , a San Francisco-based non-profit organization of queer and trans nuns devoted to community service and activism, and other likeminded local organizations.
Rather than ordering a classic like a Gin & Tonic or Old Fashioned and asking the bartender to make it strong , there are a few particularly powerful cocktails that pack a punch all on their own. Then, four ounces of ice-cold gin is poured directly into the glass, making the drink essentially straight gin.
Find it all summer long at Hamlet and Ghost in Saratoga Springs, as well as their new sister wine bar, Familiar Creature ideal stops before or after a day at the track! Gin Saratoga Spritz by Victoria Sedefian and Sonia Castellani / Hamlet & Ghost, Saratoga Springs Ingredients 3/4 oz. DeGroff Bitter Aperitivo 3/4 oz.
Van Beeks career began in his 20s, and through his passion and drive, he quickly gained prominence in the international bar and cocktail community. In late 2019, van Beek made the bold move to Mexico City, where he opened Brujas, a bar that garnered attention and was nominated for Best New International Cocktail Bar by Tales of the Cocktail.
Whether used with gin or agave spirits, it can “provide depth and a bright balance in a notably different way than its sweet vermouth counterpart,” he says. El Capitn Made with pisco, equal amounts of sweet and dry vermouths, and bitters, this cocktail most closely resembles a perfect Pisco Manhattan.
Participating bars and restaurants get to show off their original Martini recipes made with Junipero Gin, with each one sold contributing $2 to The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence , a San Francisco-based non-profit organization of queer and trans nuns devoted to community service and activism, and other likeminded local organizations.
Helmed by Michelin starred Executive Chef Peter He 何少岩, the menu offers a robust array of novel and contemporary Sichuan dishes not limited to bar bites, but in their unique libations as well. Over the years after gaining experience, I had the skills to pursue owning my restaurant and bar. What is your favorite cocktail on the menu?
The stirred, bitter cocktail is ubiquitous enough to boast its own eponymous week in the industry and is considered to be the most popular cocktail in the world. took bars by storm in late 2022. The Negroni is also a simple cocktail, built from a classic 1-1-1 ratio of gin , Campari , and sweet vermouth. The answer can vary.
From September 16-22, bars and restaurants all around the world are celebrating the Negroni, serving up the classic and variations for a good cause: Slow Food. Here’s a taste of some of the participating venues’ creativity—head to negroniweek.com to find a participating bar or restaurant near you.
Christoph Dornemann, Head Bartender at Arnaud’s French 75 Bar in New Orleans, Louisiana, began his career in the industry waiting tables at a Vietnamese restaurant in 2010. While serving at Arnaud’s, I switched to a cocktail server position in the French 75 Bar and learned how to make the famous French 75 cocktail.
Heading to an Italian bar, you’d expect to hear the word Negroni far more often than gin and tonic. The Italian peninsula is now home to small-production gins with major flair. While it began with vermouth, Del Professore soon extended into the liquor’s notorious partner in crime: gin. But, Italians love their G&Ts.
With Negroni season upon us, the Chocolate Negroni at the East Village cocktail bar Romeo’s is sure to be your go-to. Instead of relying solely on chocolate bitters, he enhances the drink with a touch of Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao alongside the bitters. Photo by Noah Fecks Gin , Vermouth Chocolate Negroni Ingredients 1 oz.
But in the late 19th century, when this European import encountered gin and whiskey in American bars, it not only made vermouth a cocktail staple but also spurred a level of innovation that still resonates today. Clean Slate A punchy mix of sherry, bianco vermouth, Salers and bitters. Intro to Vermouth A rich trio of vermouths.
The Montgomery Cocktail is a dry Martini recipe made with gin. According to the folks at Cipriani Drinks , the Montgomery is a dry cocktail; it is neither sweet nor bitter, nor yet sour or salty. Gin , Vermouth The Montgomery Ingredients 3 oz. Gin , Vermouth The Montgomery Ingredients 3 oz. Then add gin to the vermouth.
“My dad and brother knew I had a talent for blending drinks, so they brought me on board to create a range of bitters.” Not just any old bitters but Australian Bitters, the brand that currently holds a 45% market share in Australia, the second largest market for bitters worldwide. That was in 2016.
Weve added a seasonal take on the Vieux Carr to the menu at The Bar Downstairs to spotlight this cocktail and offer something new to our customers palates. Mike Lam, head mixologist, The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen , NYC An Old Pal is a very underrated cocktail thats been around for a long time.
Of their four mezcal expressions, the Cuishe dances onto the bar ready to swoon gin lovers, luring them to the realm of mezcal. Of course, we suggest sipping this mezcal solo, but Mala Mia’s Cuishe is so elegantly herbal that it will mix into a Negroni with finesse, a friend to bartenders eager to convert their gin-loving bar guests.
And while the emphasis at Flauer Alassio 2025 might appear to be on chefs, dishes and restaurants, this was the first year the event also welcomed in spirits, bars and bartenders to explore the increasingly important role edible flowers are playing in cocktails. Sometimes bitter, sometimes sour, one reminiscent of lemon, another of orange.
Gin , Liqueur French Jasmine Tonic by Chambord Liqueur Ingredients 3/4 oz. Fords Gin 6 drops Jasmine Water 3 oz. Gin Cham-Bramble by Chambord Liqueur Ingredients 1 oz. Photo by Tucker + Hossler Photography Rum , Sparkling Wine Sammy’s Love Potion #55 by Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum Ingredients 1 oz. Check them out below.
Bubly Burst Peach Mango Sparkling Water ½ tsp Tajin Clasico seasoning - half rim Outshine Mango with Tajin Clasico frozen fruit bar - garnish Preparation Combine liquid ingredients except sparkling water in a shaker with ice. Garnish with Mango with Tajin frozen fruit bar and seeded habanero pepper. SMOKE LAB Saffron Vodka 1 oz.
It only makes sense that cucumber cocktails are the next big thing, and of course, bars, restaurants, and spirits brands are in on the trend. Brandy , Liqueur Monet’s Impression by Bar Bastion - 610 Lexington Ave, New York, NY Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Calvados ½ Bar spoon Matcha Powder ¼ oz. Mint washed Hendrick’s Gin 1 oz.
In cocktail bars, bartenders are creating their own spin on classic cocktails. Experiment with different aromatic bitters, like chocolate, orange, or Angostura, to go along with the muddled orange, sugar cube, and Luxardo cherry garnish. To make it correctly, use an absinthe rinse, sugar cube, Peychaud’s bitters, and lemon twist.
Bamboo This classic is the second in cocktail history to use a split base of sherry and vermouth and dashes of bitters (the Adonis was the first). Clean Slate In this low-alcohol cocktail, Manzanilla sherry meets bianco vermouth, Salers and Scrappy’s Orleans bitters. Sloe Gin & Tonic A bittersweet take on the G&T.
We here at A Bar Above obviously love cocktails– as do you, I’m sure, since you’re on this site. Note : You’ll need the same equipment for non-alcoholic beverages as you would for alcoholic cocktails, so make sure to visit the A Bar Above shop for all your barware if your home bar isn’t already stocked.
But in an era when most restaurants have bars equipped to dish up almost any classic cocktail under the sun, nothing is stopping guests from taking matters into their own hands. Whether you’re at a Mexican restaurant, a French bistro, a tiki bar, or your own home, here are 10 exceptional cocktail and food pairings.
Watch as bartender Alassio Sarti of Miami Florida uses his bar tools from his Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer mixology set to create an original cocktail. Garnish with bitters and orange zest The post Watch Alessio Sarti Create his Violetta Maledetta cocktail Using Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
The Bar Tilda Martini Experience Photography: Steven Woodburn & Jason Loucas It was Sydney’s first ever five-star hotel, and now the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, has reopened after a massive $70 million renovation. There are 436 brand-new rooms, more than 15 refreshed event spaces and of course, bars and restaurants.
Its a trick used in busy bars to cut down on the time it takes to serve classic cocktails or some of their more complex drinks. While your home bar isnt a busy downtown cocktail bar, there are still reasons to learn the practice and adopt it, such as choosing to batch a cocktail before guests come over for a cocktail party.
We ask Aaron Pollack, bartender at The Victor Cocktail Bar and Love Street Bar in Chicago why bartenders should participate in Martini Week, May 20- May 26th. “This Martini variation started out as something completely different in our R&D process,” explains Aaron.
Today, we’re talking about making your own gin ! Gin lovers , rejoice! Instead, we’re focusing on our very own bathtub gin ; honestly, it’s basically just infused vodka (not to be confused with flavored vodka). Making gin requires a neutral spirit (in this case, vodka as the base spirit) and juniper– the rest is up to you!
Lambrusco Spritz The dark berry notes of lambrusco and bitter orange flavors of Cocchi create the perfect low-proof spritz. Pomponella To achieve a floral, bittersweet cocktail, perfect for a summer’s day, NYC’s Bar Louise added Amaro Nonino to a Lambrusco spritz.
Introduction: The Art of the Home Bar - Why a Stylish Bar Cart Matters In the theater of home entertaining, the bar cart is the star, a mobile stage for your mixology prowess. This guide will walk you through the essentials, transforming your space with a bar cart that's both stunning and functional.
Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. But based on the number of new craft gins and unique expressions hitting the market, and a few key gin acquisitions from major spirits players, the U.S. is warming to gin once again — for real this time.
While kids who grew up stateside might have fond memories of their parents letting them drink sugary sodas at a birthday party, for him a bottle of Crodino with its slightly bitter finish was “a celebratory moment.” Crodino is made in much the same way as bitter botanical liqueur favorites like Aperol or Campari.
Home / Cocktails / Gin Recipes / Ten Strike Drink Recipe A classic cocktail highlighting Pernod’s anise and gin’s botanicals, balanced by orange bitters. Gin adds a layer of botanicals—mostly juniper, but there can be hints of citrus, coriander, or other herbs depending on the gin you use.
Perhaps basing a cocktail on a citrus-centric French gin, one of our blanche Armagnacs, or a light French whisky, complemented by one of our amazing fruit liqueurs like the pamplemousse, or one of our vermouths would get you where you want to be. Cognac , Liqueur Jaguar Shark by Gina Richards, Select Oyster Bar, Boston Ingredients 1 oz.
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