Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Bollicine Amaro Spritz A bold, bitter sparkler for holiday celebrations. Negroni Sbagliato While the Sbagliato is said to be the result of a busy bartender mistakenly using sparkling wine instead of gin in a Negroni , it turned out to be a pretty happy accident. Puttin’ On the Spritz St.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 24, 2024

Some classics would simply not be the drinks they are without the cocktail bitters. Think Old Fashioned, the Trinidad Sour, and the two we have included here – the Pegu Club and the Champagne cocktail. It could be described as a gin Sidecar and the bitters tie everything together with a neat bow, rounding it out nicely.45ml

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

And once again, other Negroni riffs like the Boulevardier, Kingston Negroni, and Negroni Sour made an appearance, as did classic cocktails, including the Bijou, Clover Club, and Classic Negroni. Bijou This crisp and herbaceous classic from the late 1800s blends gin with a bouquet of herbs and spice from Chartreuse and vermouth.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 17, 2024

Our friends at New Orleans’ Cocktail & Sons are known for their syrup mixers, and now the company is branching out into bitters — under the “Max Bitter” brand name. Today we’re looking at the latest cocktail sweetener from the operation, plus its three inaugural bitters offerings.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Monin Winter Recipes Gin , Sparkling Wine Winter 75 Ingredients 1 oz. Dry Gin 0.5 Monin Tiramisu Syrup 1 shot Espresso 1 dash Orange Bitters 1 oz. Club Soda, to top Preparation Combine ingredients in shaker in the order listed, except club soda. Top with club soda and garnish with cranberries and lemon wheel.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2025

The Southside is a cocktail with a split personality part speakeasy classic, part country club staple, and depending on whom you ask, its a drink with roots in gangsters or golf courses. Its a simple mix of gin , citrus, mint, and sugar, but behind that refreshing exterior lies a surprisingly tangled history. TEQUILA 40% ABV.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” Bitters themselves have evolved, too. Regans’ Orange Bitters No.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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!

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 12, 2024

Capri Social Club While Greenpoint has no shortage of solid dive bars, none have the sheer history of the Capri Social Club. Jaywalk Rye and Hana Makgeolli (see below) in the Rye & Rice cocktail, and the Commitment Martini (my personal fave) with Guilder’s Red Oolong gin , Sakura gin, and blanc vermouth.

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Australian Bartender

OCTOBER 29, 2024

You can pick between Archie Rose’s Signature Dry Gin, Native Botanical Vodka, or Single Malt Whisky—or try one of their five signature martinis. The Yellowbelly Martini is a must-try, with Ester Dry Gin, cucumber vermouth, chicken salt, and Yellow Chartreuse—a cheeky nod to Aussie flavours. Club in Redfern.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Who – Do they abstain from alcohol entirely, or can you use dashes of bitters , which will add a tiny amount of alcohol while upping the flavor profile? Balance – Balance is the interplay between the five basic taste elements: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami. There are also non-alcoholic bitters available.

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Cheers

APRIL 30, 2024

This floral, gin-based cocktail is on the spring menu at Uptown Sports Club in Austin, TX. Print Lady on the Lake Course Drinks Keyword elderflower liqueur, gin, lavender syrup, lemon, orange bitters, peach schnapps Ingredients ¾ oz. Botanist gin ¾ oz. Fords gin ½ oz.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Pendennis Club Cocktail is a tart, tangy mix of gin, apricot brandy, lime juice, and Peychaud's bitters. Check out the recipe here.

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VinePair

APRIL 30, 2025

Moreover, the liqueur is produced not just with the fruit of the cherry itself, but its leaves, stems, and pits, which imbue the liqueur with complex bitter and botanical notes. The cocktail fuses rye whiskey with Maraschino liqueur and Punt e Mes, a bitter Italian vermouth.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

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. The Negroni is also a simple cocktail, built from a classic 1-1-1 ratio of gin , Campari , and sweet vermouth. Well gin or premium gin? Insurance: $0.04

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Vodka, gin and whiskey remain crowd favorites at Travelle Bar in The Langham Chicago hotel, but brandy plays a key role in shaping many of our most celebrated cocktails both classic and contemporary twists, says lead mixologist Joy Rivas. For example, the Crimson and Clover Club is playful reimagining of the classic Clover Club cocktail.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Monday : With whiskey and gin alternatives, you can recreate many classic cocktails with Monday’s non-alcoholic spirits. Amass : Although they are known for their alcoholic spirits, Amass also makes a zero-proof spirit using gin botanicals– although they say not to expect a gin proxy, per se. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

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Cheers

MARCH 26, 2024

Print Lychee Rose Gin Spritz Course Drinks Keyword gin, lemon, Lychee, rose jam, soda Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin ½ oz. Float gin on top. Raspberry puree 2 dashes Prickly pear bitters 1 Egg white Instructions Add ingredients to a tin and dry shake.

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VinePair

MAY 21, 2024

Created in 2002 by Toby Maloney — the first bartender Milk & Honey founder Sasha Petraske ever hired — this spring-like gin refresher involves muddled cucumber and lime, brightened by a pinch of salt. The muddled snap peas and tarragon leaves give this Old Tom Gin Gimlet riff a verdant glow.

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VinePair

MARCH 6, 2024

Ideal for an afternoon in the sun or to mix up after a long day at work, builds that incorporate seltzer or club soda are typically simple, and offer that extra invigorating pop of energy. Gin Rickey The Gin Rickey was invented to help 19th-century politicians cool off after hot days on the Hill during a particularly swampy Washington, D.C.,

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VinePair

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Ingredients: 2 ounces apple brandy 1 ounce honey syrup (equal parts honey and water) 1 ounce lemon juice 2 dashes cinnamon bitters or Fee Brothers Old Fashion Aromatic Bitters La Marca Prosecco, to top Garnish: cinnamon stick and apple fan Directions: In a shaker, combine the apple brandy, honey syrup, lemon juice, and bitters.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JUNE 7, 2024

For example, the Pendennis, also known as the Pendennis Club, which comments section regular Jake Y has politely nudged me about. There are a range of specs online, but all of them trend in the same direction: gin, apricot, lime, Peychaud’s bitters, perhaps a bit of added sweetener. And you know what? Read more

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

For other more complex cocktails, like the Ramos Gin Fizz , nailing it is a little more straightforward. What should be an easy equal-parts build with the addition of some Benedictine and bitters proves to be a little more delicate of a balance to strike. It takes a great amount of shaking to get the meringue just right.

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Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

JULY 17, 2023

HISTORY OF BITTERS Bitters have a long and interesting history. Over time, these concoctions evolved into the bitters we know today. HOW BITTERS ARE MADE Infusing a combination of herbs, roots, spices, and fruits in high-proof alcohol, typically a neutral spirit like vodka or grain alcohol, creates bitters.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

He devised the cocktail to accompany shellfish, with a gin-based spirit mixed with fruits and spices. Gin and Tonic A drink so straightforward that its name almost entirely contains its full recipe, the classic gin and tonic is about as clean and refreshing as a summer cocktail can get. RS Gin and Tonic 2 oz.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

It’s a mantra that countless tropical cocktails are built upon, but today’s multifaceted drink sees the unlikely appearance of gin and sherry in the mix. Can gin truly double as bitters? Can gin truly double as bitters? The cocktail in question? None other than the Fog Cutter. Flash blend with ice.

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Top off with club soda. Print Rocket Pop Course Drinks Keyword Blue Curaçao, Horchata vodka, lemon, orgeat, Peychaud’s bitters Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Lemon juice Peychaud’s bitters Instructions Add blue Curaçao to the bottom of a tall cocktail glass. Broker’s Gin ½ oz.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 8, 2024

Manhattan Cocktail Recipe The classic Manhattan recipe: 1 oz of Cocchi Torino (different brands will give you different flavors) 2 oz of a rye of choice 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Or as many dashes of bitters as you want Maraschino cherry to garnish. A lemon twist works just as well. Sazerac Rye, 45% ABV BUY NOW: $19.95

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Gin A Tasting Course: A Flavor-focused Approach to the World of Gin Anthony Gladman, DK, September 2023. Unless you’re partying with a very specific crowd — or vacationing with one highly ambitious Brit — chances are that gin isn’t dominating any alcohol-adjacent conversations that arise.

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Australian Bartender

MARCH 19, 2024

Serving hot pizza, handmade pasta, local and imported natural wines, live music on the weekend and a Sunday slice club every week. The drinks list has been built in collaboration with Kurtis, Dan Ashby (Venue Manager) and Christian (Bar Manager) with a big focus on aperitivo-style cocktails.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Gin, celebrated for its aromatic blend of juniper berries and botanicals, has long held a revered place in the world of spirits. But, as the non-alcoholic movement continues to grow, a new wave of non-alc gins has emerged, promising the familiar flavors without the alcohol. Soon, the gin craze began. What is non-alcoholic gin?

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 22, 2025

Bartender of the Year Presented by Pernod Ricard Michael Aredes Superbueno, New York, NY Erika Flowers Compre Lapin, New Orleans, LA McLain Hedges Yacht Club, Denver, CO Andra “AJ” Johnson Serenata, Washington, D.C. Nominees (in alphabetical order): U.S. Categories U.S. Restaurant Bar Amazonia Washington D.C.

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Spiritz

OCTOBER 22, 2024

This cocktail features Sesame Oil Fat-Washed Patrón Reposado, Gari Cordial, Umeshu, and House Umami Bitters. Served in a teapot, this cocktail combines Havana Club Rum, Matcha Green Tea Powder, Yuzu Juice, and hints of vanilla, reflecting the mindful moments of traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

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VinePair

JULY 11, 2024

If a guest chooses a top-shelf spirit or a gin with a particularly unique flavor profile, their bartender may adjust the Martini’s build to highlight its characteristics, thus changing the pour cost (the percentage of a drink’s cost compared to overall bar sales.) Chicago Venue: Club Lucky Price of Martini: $16 Breakdown Ingredients: $3.23

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

Once restricted to a handful of botanical waters, alcohol-free options have expanded to include ready-to-drink (RTD) mocktails in large and small formats, convincing base “spirits” that mimic the profiles of traditional whiskey, gin, and apéritivos, and party-friendly formulas that offer a different kind of buzz.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Plenty of bitterness up front gives this syrup an appropriate edge of quality tonic water, with the fruit playing a secondary role. The mind expects to find lime here, but the more bitter and bracing grapefruit provides even more peppery pungency, with a rhubarb-adjacent finish. The finish has a lighter citrus vibe, almost lemony.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

But more importantly, during the four-ish seconds it took us to toast and down them, I felt like I was in — like my connected friend had uttered some password that gave me a glimpse into the cool kids’ club called “What Drinkers in the Know Drink.” Many gravitated toward bitter, quinine extremes as a byproduct of tasting spirits so often.

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