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PUNCH
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Blending cocktail bitters like Angostura, Peychaud's and Regans' can offer depth and complexity to Manhattans, Martinis and more.
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PUNCH
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Blending cocktail bitters like Angostura, Peychaud's and Regans' can offer depth and complexity to Manhattans, Martinis and more.
PUNCH
MARCH 7, 2024
Orange bitters were once essential to the Martini recipe, but have largely become an afterthought. Some bartenders want to change that.
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Imbibe Magazine
JANUARY 8, 2024
If you were alive and even mildly sentient in the late 1860s, you would have been familiar with Drake’s Plantation Bitters. Starting from nowhere, these bitters suddenly seemed to be everywhere. These bitters were favored by the “rich and poor, young and old, ladies, physicians and clergymen.” It was for the buzz. And mystery.
A Bar Above
JANUARY 17, 2024
And we’re especially excited to share with you our Flavor Manipulation series, a trio of self-paced online courses that explore the use of essential ingredients like different types of bitters and syrups , as well as how to use various flavor profiles in alcoholic drinks. Sign up for the Bitters & Tinctures Workshop here.
BarLifeUK
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Bitter Truth 10 Bottle Give-Away Entry Deadline: Friday 15th December, 2023 There are a few different dates kicking around for Bartender Appreciation Day, but because it falls right at the start of the month and is officially ‘nearly Christmas’, here at BarLifeUK we favour December 2nd. What can you tell us about it?
Chilled Magazine
DECEMBER 4, 2024
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.
Casual Mixologist
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Enter to win a Crystal Mixing Glass Set & Bitters Bundle. The post Giveaway – Crystal Mixing Glass Set & Bitters Bundle appeared first on Casual Mixologist. This collection is an excellent way to start building your home mixology setup!
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 27, 2024
It brings a juicy quality, some bitterness, sweetness, lightness—it can cover a lot of bases, in both shaken and stirred drinks.” Clean Slate A punchy mix of sherry, bianco vermouth, Salers and bitters. Lavender Blanc Cocktail This easy drinking cocktail matches dry vermouth with soft lavender bitters and tonic water.
PUNCH
JUNE 20, 2024
These are the 15 best aperitivo and red bitter liqueurs, according to experts. Plus, how to use them in cocktails like the Negroni and more.
PUNCH
JANUARY 8, 2024
Add Suze to cocktail recipes like the Gin and Tonic, White Negroni and Champagne Cocktail for herbal, bitter flavor.
Chilled Magazine
APRIL 28, 2024
Served as early as 1806, the Old-Fashioned was an evolution of the Whiskey Cocktail, and the ingredients were simple: whiskey, sugar, bitters and water. Smoked Maple Syrup 2 dashes Chocolate Bitters Preparation Combine Cask Strength Old Line Whiskey, smoked maple syrup and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass and stir with ice.
PUNCH
APRIL 25, 2024
The Angostura Colada, a Piña Colada with Angostura bitters in place of rum, is a modern classic cocktail that’s traveled around the world.
PUNCH
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Did the taste of Malört, the bitter liqueur from Chicago and notorious dare shot, change and get less “gross”? Some fans and bartenders think so.
Chilled Magazine
AUGUST 4, 2024
This delicious drink balances sweet, citrus, and bitter flavors. Deanston Virgin Oak Whisky 1 cube brown sugar Dash Angostura bitters Splash water Preparation Muddle the sugar and Angostura bitters together in glass with splash of water. Whiskey The Deanston Old Fashioned Ingredients 1 ½ oz.
Imbibe Magazine
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
demerara syrup (1:1) 1 dash Angostura bitters Tools: shaker, strainer Glass: coupe Garnish: lime wheel, dash of Angostura bitters Shake all of the ingredients with ice, then strain into a chilled glass. Dash the bitters atop a lime wheel and use as a garnish. PX sherry (such as Lustau) 1 oz. amontillado sherry (Lustau) 3/4 oz.
PUNCH
JULY 12, 2024
The rum’s robust molasses character adds richness to tropical classics and balance to challenging bitter and herbal flavors.
Chilled Magazine
JANUARY 10, 2024
Earl Grey Tea Syrup 1 cup Water 1 cup Sugar 2 Earl Grey Tea Bags 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 1 dash Orange Bitters Preparation Combine water, sugar and Earl Grey tea bags into a saucepan. Combine Talisker 10 Year Old, Earl Grey Tea syrup, Angostura Bitters and orange bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice.
PUNCH
AUGUST 22, 2024
The best Gimlet cocktail recipes, from the simple gin classic to versions made with basil, celery, soju, Angostura bitters and more.
Imbibe Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
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. Driftwood Spritz A spritz with two types of Italian fizz.
Chilled Magazine
MAY 9, 2024
Gin Plymouth Sunrise by Teransc Phillip - Minneapolis, MN Ingredients 1 ½ oz Plymouth Gin ½ oz Marionberry Syrup (Portland Syrups) or sub any fruit pancake syrup ¼ ox 1:1 simple syrup ¾ oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice ¼ oz Pineapple Juice 2-3 dashes Cherry/Chocolate bitters Top with Soda Preparation Shake all ingredients but soda with ice.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Instead of relying solely on chocolate bitters, he enhances the drink with a touch of Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao alongside the bitters. The whole reason the drink came together is that the dark chocolate and bitter orange flavor of the Negroni go hand in hand (or in his words “fit together like pants with pockets!”).
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 6, 2024
With a combined blend of El Luchador Añejo, bitters, and a sugar cube, the Golden Gladiator offers the perfect balance of bold and slightly sweet flavors, making it an ideal drink for those crisp fall evenings. Tequila Golden Gladiator Old Fashioned Ingredients 2 oz. Tequila Golden Gladiator Old Fashioned Ingredients 2 oz.
Chilled Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2023
First appearing in The Cafe Royal Cocktail Book, the classic Lion’s Tail came about during Prohibition in the 1930s and features allspice dram, a liqueur made with rum, pimento berries and spices, alongside bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. Photo by Grace Schroeder Whiskey Lion’s Tail Ingredients 1 1/2 oz.
Chilled Magazine
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
“In honor of the cocktail, The Old Fashioned earned its name from the first recorded use of the word ‘cocktail,’ describing a simple yet elegant mix of spirit, sugar, water, and bitters. Pour the cardamon syrup and bitters into a whiskey glass. Stir to combine, then pour the Fierce & Kind Straight Bourbon.
Chilled Magazine
MAY 2, 2024
First appearing in The Cafe Royal Cocktail Book , the classic Lion’s Tail came about during Prohibition in the 1930s and features allspice dram, a liqueur made with rum, pimento berries and spices, alongside bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. Bourbon 1/2 oz. Elizabeth Allspice Dram 1/4 oz. Demerara Syrup 3/4 oz.
Imbibe Magazine
APRIL 8, 2024
Elegantly off-dry, its flavors and aromatics range from bitter wormwood to white flowers to stone fruit and even marshmallow. 16.96, astorwines.com Contratto Bianco Vermouth Pale golden in the glass, this bianco from Italy’s Piedmont region packs a bitter punch. Here are six bottles to acquaint you with the category.
Chilled Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Carpano Antica 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters Preparation Shake and strain all ingredients into coupe glass. Carpano Antica 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters Preparation Mix all ingredients and pour into rocks glass. Photo by Fontainebleau Miami Beach Liqueur , Rum , Vermouth , Whiskey Wildwood Whisper by Mirabella Ingredients 1 ½ oz.
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 11, 2024
Its wine-forward character is dry and cleanly acidic with a soft, supple, spice-accented bitterness. Bitter orange, rhubarb, and mint come through in the aroma, leading to a bracing and enduring bitterness perfectly balanced with an undercurrent of sweetness. regulations prevent the label from mentioning that here.)
Chilled Magazine
MAY 31, 2024
Gin , Liqueur , Sparkling Wine Hampton 75 Ingredients 3/4 fresh lemon juice 3/4 basil simple syrup 2 dashes orange bitters 1 oz. Garnish with Orange peel, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 3 drops cinnamon bitters. Top with Prosecco. Garnish with Basil and mandarin peel curl. Double strain into chilled coupe glass.
Chilled Magazine
MAY 15, 2024
Garnish with manicured lemon twist. The post Chilled 100 Bartenders Summertime Mixin’ with Highclere Castle Gin appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
Imbibe Magazine
MARCH 22, 2024
It’s especially known for the complexity it brings to the classic Manhattan, with the vermouth’s trademark vanilla notes playing seamlessly off of bourbon and bitters. Antica Formula is available in three sizes— 1 liter, 750 ml, and 375 ml —at premium wine and spirits retailers across the country. The Perfect Manhattan 2 oz.
PUNCH
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Add more bitters. Stir your sour. Forget the ice. This irreverent, influential book published nearly 15 years ago rewrote the rules of modern bartending.
Chilled Magazine
JULY 29, 2024
honey syrup (2:1 honey to water ratio) 2 dashes Bitters (optional) Small pinch of ginger salt (optional) Preparation In a cocktail shaker, mix fresh lemon juice and honey syrup. Add two dashes of bitters and a pinch of ginger salt (optional) along with NOLET’S Silver Gin. NOLET’S Silver Gin 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz.
PUNCH
JANUARY 2, 2024
At Kato in Los Angeles, bitter melon and cucumber are among more than a dozen ingredients in this high-concept, nonalcoholic crowd-pleaser.
Chilled Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2024
I see lemon, amaro, bigger sweeteners (honey, rich Demerara), and bitters quite often. Sagamore Small Batch Rye Whiskey 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 4 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters ¼ oz. Absinthe (rinse) Lemon Peel for Garnish Preparation Add Sagamore Small Batch Rye Whiskey, bitters, simple syrup, and ice into a mixing glass.
PUNCH
JANUARY 7, 2025
Bitter Margarita cocktails made with Campari or amaro are taking over at bars and restaurants across the country.
Imbibe Magazine
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
” DiMonriva’s Tip: Don’t overdo the bitters in this drink. A good rule of thumb is to look into the bottom of the glass and see how the bitters pool. If there is a small halo around the bitters you know you’re in the clear. If the bitters fills the entire bottom of the glass, you likely overdid it.
Chilled Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Aromatic bitters add the final sublime touch binding all ingredients together in one flawless, satisfying sip of goodness. Ripe figs contribute dried fruit, melon, berry, and sugar flavors that are perfectly offset by fresh aromatic zestiness of a ripe orange. Stir with a bar spoon to chill. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
Imbibe Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Bollicine Amaro Spritz A bold, bitter sparkler for holiday celebrations. Germain, Cocchi Americano, and orange bitters make this an easy holiday go-to. The Bee’s Gees The Bee’s Gees cocktail from JoJo’s Beloved in Atlanta is a clever mash-up of the Bee’s Knees and the French 75. Puttin’ On the Spritz St.
Chilled Magazine
JUNE 4, 2024
The post Chilled 100 Bartenders Summertime Mixin’ with Highclere Castle Gin appeared first on Chilled Magazine.
Imbibe Magazine
AUGUST 5, 2024
Bollicine This recipe combines two types of Italian amari with sparkling wine and bitters. Rebekah Peppler’s Vermouth Spritz An easy-going mix of blanc vermouth, orange bitters, sparkling wine, and soda. Resting Spritz Face A base of two types of bitter Italian liqueurs meet up with citrus and passion fruit.
Imbibe Magazine
JULY 8, 2024
of Averna, and a few dashes of chocolate bitters. But for a cocktail at home, she adds a thin orange or mandarin peel for aromatics, which she often backs up with a dash of Honest John cara cara orange bitters , along with a dash of Angostura bitters. of Carpano Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth, and 2 dashes of Angostura bitters.
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