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Bartenders, Celebrate National Absinthe Day with T.A. Breaux, Research Scientist, Creator of LUCID and Jade Absinthes

Chilled Magazine

DeGroff Bitter Aperitivo and DeGroff New World Amaro event photographed by Rose Callahan at Amor Y Amargo on May 10, 2023 “I’m a research scientist and New Orleans native, both of which factored into my falling down this deep rabbit hole,” jokes T.A. The post Bartenders, Celebrate National Absinthe Day with T.A.

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2024: The Second Golden Age of the American Cocktail with Dale DeGroff and Ted Breaux

Chilled Magazine

The distillation of medicinal liqueurs, emergence of punch and bitters, and commercialization of vermouth followed from 1500 CE to 1796 CE. By 1806, the word “cocktail” appeared in print. But as Breaux said, those beverages were “all sizzle and no steak” — they were mixed drinks; not cocktails. and abroad was around 1914.

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We Ask Bar Owner Joe Lamonica the Story Behind Vuolo’s Cocktail Menu

Chilled Magazine

The “Agony and the Ecstasy” was a cocktail I developed on a trip to Florence, Italy. Chloe and I were on a tour to the statue of David by Michelangelo when the guide mentioned the book about Michelangelo’s life entitled The Agony and the Ecstasy. Where do you see cocktail culture headed?

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Maple Mocha Whiskey Drink Recipe

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Coffee brings warmth and a little bitterness, making the drink rich and cozy. Cold nights: Curl up with a mug while watching movies or reading a book. Making It For a Crowd If you’re hosting friends or family, you can easily make a big batch of this cocktail. Maple syrup gives a natural, earthy sweetness.

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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces Top 10 U.S. Nominees for the 2025 Spirited Awards®

Tales of the Cocktail

West Co-Chairs: Erin Shaeferle Mary Allison Wright Writing & Media Co-Chairs: Erick Castro Emma Janzen Books Chair: Anna Sulan Masing Timeless Co-Chairs: Franois Monti Rebecca Sturt To learn more about the Spirited Awards Committee and awards criteria, please visit the Tales of the Cocktail Foundations Spirited Awards page.

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10 Things You Should Know About Luxardo

VinePair

Either way, there’s no denying that Luxardo has ingrained itself in modern cocktail culture with a single stone fruit. There, he reconnected with a colleague who had saved the Luxardo recipe book, and used these limited resources to rebuild and reestablish the distillery in the small city of Torreglia in 1946.

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Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Announces 2025 Spirited Awards® Top Four Finalists, Helen David Lifetime Achievement Award, Tales Visionary Award, Timeless Awards, And Tickets On Sale

Tales of the Cocktail

West Co-Chairs: Erin Shaeferle Mary Allison Wright Writing & Media Co-Chairs: Erick Castro Emma Janzen Books Chair: Anna Sulan Masing Timeless Co-Chairs: François Monti Rebecca Sturt To learn more about the Spirited Awards Committee and awards criteria, please visit the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Spirited Awards® page.

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