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5 to Try: Melon Liqueur

Imbibe Magazine

Melon liqueurs can be a divisive category, as clearly demonstrated by their most famous offering, Midori. in the late 1970s, the neon-green liqueur was a hit among the disco crowd before changing tastes gradually relegated it to the back of bar shelves. Launched in the U.S. Try this one as a more delicate alternative to Midori.

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7 Cocktails to Make with Coffee Liqueur That Aren’t Espresso Martinis

VinePair

Several years into Espresso Martini-mania , what appeared to be a trend at first is proving to be a new staple in cocktail bars across the globe. This also proves that Espresso Martinis arent the be-all, end-all for coffee liqueurs application in cocktails. Try mixing up some of the coffee-laced sleeper hits listed below.

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Bartenders’ Favorites: 12 Most Used Spirits Behind the Bar

Chilled Magazine

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.

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Inside Look: The Aladdin Sane, Detroit

Imbibe Magazine

How does one turn a tenebrous mechanical vault in the cellar of a century-old skyscraper into an inviting bar space? The cocktail bar, an Imbibe 75 Place to Watch , is tucked beneath the restored, 1920s-era Book Tower in downtown Detroit. “We even opted for an unconventionally low bar counter height.

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: Which Bottle Should Disappear From Back Bars and Bar Carts Forever? (2024)

VinePair

But there’s usually one bottle that functions as something of a nemesis, and seeing it on a trusted establishment’s back bar or a good friend’s bar cart is enough to burrow under their skin — and heaven help the well-meaning soul who presents it as a gift. No craft cocktail bar should ever use it. It’s squatty and cumbersome.

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Modern Coffee Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Coffee Liqueur Abuela’s Revenge Broken Shaker’s frozen hot chocolate cocktail pairs mezcal and coffee with Mexican hot chocolate and a kick of heat. Black Lodge The mere introduction of coffee liqueur to this rich take on the Boulevardier makes it ideal for a post-dinner sip. Midnight Marauder No.

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How Mileta’s Bar Manager John Shelton Crafted The Wasp, a Fig Leaf-Infused Gin Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

Infusions add a huge level of depth and complexity to cocktails, and at Mileta , Bar Manager John Shelton highlights this technique with The Wasp. Gin , Liqueur , Vermouth The Wasp by Miletas Bar Manager John Shelton Ingredients 1 oz. What are some common mistakes to avoid when infusing spirits at home or in a bar setting?