VinePair

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

So whether you’re looking for something to do with the abundance of fruit you picked from the orchard or you have a fresh bottle of Calvados you’re looking to use up, here are 10 of the best apple cocktails to make this fall. Two final dashes of orange bitters bring balance and a citrusy edge.

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

Few drinks can compete with the timeless mixture of whiskey, sugar, bitters, and ice, otherwise known as an Old Fashioned (or a Whiskey Cocktail or an Old Fashioned Cocktail). Dust off that bottle of Maraschino liqueur, get some absinthe ready, and tune in for more.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 1, 2024

Despite the enduring debate over its origins, the Rob Roy has cemented itself in cocktail culture as a bold drink with a delicate balance between sweetness and dryness. This is a great cocktail to experiment with and find out what works for you. It has heavier herbaceous flavors and bitterness, despite being a ‘sweet vermouth’.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Regardless, as our guest today explains, there’s very little bad pisco out there on the market, and a quality bottle can cost as little as $20. Its low price point is all the more reason for cocktail culture to rediscover the spirit and give it a new life. Tune in for more. Stir until chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

After six months of legal wrangling, during which time the vermouth wasn’t allowed to be sold, the agency relented somewhat and sent someone in to paste a tiny slip of paper on every single bottle’s label to obscure the varietal’s name. Where my labels now say ‘Lightning in a Bottle,’ it used to say ‘100 percent Hondarrabi Zuri.’

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Then, it got adopted by early cocktail culture in the late 1800s, where it has remained ever since. Many describe its flavor profile as a bouquet of rich, unctuous flavors like cocoa, toffee, and almonds with a slight bitter base. All this said, the white-wine-grape-only rule is not cut and dry.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These consumers increasingly prefer a handful of favorite bottles rather than experimenting across brands. But cocktail culture isn’t going anywhere. But there are still bottles out there that people will knife each other for. Everyone bought 100 bottles (figuratively speaking). whiskey industry? “I

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

For years, much of American cocktail culture treated rum as little more than a summertime spirit or a match for Coke and ginger beer. bottles that have recently earned a spot on their back bars. From actually delicious coconut rums to woman-owned Guatemalan bottles, these are the best new rums being poured stateside.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Either way, there’s no denying that Luxardo has ingrained itself in modern cocktail culture with a single stone fruit. Each bottle of the brand’s Maraschino liqueur has a crest of a dove on it, which is meant to reflect the humble beginnings of the company. The distillate is then matured in ash wood vats.

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

Cheap, industrial-grade spirits and bottled mixes had cemented themselves as standard inventory, which Maloney says explains the maligned lower quality of ingredients and sweet-leaning ratios that tend to define the majority of drinks from the era. The view from behind the stick looked a little less glam.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

There’s a certain fascination with bottles that have quietly existed behind most backbars for decades — unnoticed by many, but cherished by those who enjoy cocktail culture,” he says. Combined with Green Chartreuse and gin, a medley of bitter botanicals drives the cocktail, with a subtle melon twist arriving on the finish.

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Bartender.com

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Empirical Cilantro is a bold, innovative spirit set to shake up cocktail culture New York, Sept. Perfected and bottled on site in Brooklyn, it’s a reflection of how the brand is excited about its new location and its communities. a tasting room and cocktail bar, which opens later in October.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The rockstars in question — particularly the influential bartenders from the early aughts that served as the film’s “talking heads” — happened to be performing at a uniquely transitional moment within the industry, and were captured by a curious filmmaker seeking to bottle something that turned out to be lightning. The film was cinema vérité.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

TOTC has long been a love letter to New Orleans’ cocktail culture and a celebration of the rich tapestry of global cocktail traditions–both new and timeless. The 2024 agenda guarantees an unparalleled week of discovery, connection, and above all, Inspiration, as we explore this year’s annual theme.”

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 22, 2025

Kevin Peterson Diffords Guide to Cocktails Book 18th Edition Roundbuilding 2nd Edition by Daniel Waddy and Kevin Armstrong Sparkling: Champagne and Sparkling Cocktails for Any Occasion by Elva Ramirez The Bartender’s Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar by Jim Meehan and Bart Sasso withEmma Janzen The Cocktail Balance 2.0

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

There are spirits and then theres spirit, and El Guapo embodies bothin no small part because the leader of the brand, Christa Cotton, came of age in a craft cocktail culture ripe with creativity. Their bitters are no-sugar added and vegan. El Guapo has many other bitters & syrups available. Really well done.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

In recent years, consumers have increasingly been turning to cocktails with stronger, bolder flavors, driven by a variety of factors, including shifting preferences and a desire for unique experiences. Lawler observed that the flavor of a cocktail is generally improved through the addition of a small amount of absinthe.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When the modern cocktail renaissance kicked off in the early aughts, it came with a newfound appreciation for long-ignored liqueurs and amari , many of which have since become common cocktail ingredients. Likewise, some of these bottlings have become bartenders handshake shots. Rumple Minze is extremely minty.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This is a delicious combination of sweet, smoky, herbaceous, and bitter goodness. And we also serve my personal favorite, and the secret best deal on the menu, which is the Fiat a shot of Jameson served with a bottle of Moretti Italian lager as a backer. Like us bartenders always say, bitter is better.”

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Introduction: The Joy of Crafting Your Own Infused Spirits In an age where cocktail culture is thriving and more people are seeking out unique, artisanal drinking experiences, the art of infusing your own spirits at home has never been more appealing. Transfer the infused spirit to a clean bottle or jar for storage.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Europe's Classic Revival: From Italian Aperitivos to Mediterranean Herbs Europe's classic cocktail traditions are undergoing a revival, with Italian aperitivos and Mediterranean herbs leading the charge. Italy's aperitivo culture, with its emphasis on pre-dinner drinks, is experiencing a surge in popularity.

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

The Gin Renaissance: Why Premium Bottles Are Taking Center Stage Gone are the days when gin was solely associated with a bygone era or a quick, no-frills drink. Explore the subtle differences with a bottle of Plymouth Original Gin ( [link] ), a historic gin with a distinct character.

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

The Gin Renaissance: Why Premium Bottles Are Taking Center Stage Gone are the days when gin was solely associated with a bygone era or a quick, no-frills drink. Explore the subtle differences with a bottle of Plymouth Original Gin ( [link] ), a historic gin with a distinct character.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Pair the book with a bottle of bubbly, and your last-minute effort will have a lasting effect. The Intellectual If they approach each drink like the rich historical, cultural artifact it is, they are sure to adore The New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails: Over 400 Classic Drink Recipes With Great Writing from The New York Times.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 21, 2025

In that spirit, the Foundation is proud to announce the Top 10 Writing & Media, Books, Product & Ingredients, and Worlds Best Cocktail Menu and Spirits Selection Nominees. Spirited Awards 2025 Partners Tales of the Cocktail Foundation would like to thank all of its Spirited Awards sponsors: Australian Bitters Co.,

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The rise of cocktail culture in the latter half of the 20th century, and the subsequent renewed interest in classic cocktails, helped to bring Irish whiskey back into the mixology spotlight. Imagine crisp, invigorating highballs, intricate and layered sours, or even bold and boozy stirred cocktails.

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