Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

Based in South Africa, Abstinence Spirits makes a variety of non-alcoholic spirits and ready-to-drink products, with a heavy focus on various NA gins. Tons of citrus on the nose here, with a hearty but secondary floral quality underneath, definitely rose-adjacent. It’s clearly vinegary, but not overwhelming in sharpness.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Whether you’re joining for health reasons, self-discipline, a chance to explore your relationship with alcohol, or just experiencing new flavors & options, you’re definitely not alone. Chamomile & Tonic Inspired by the timeless Gin & Tonic , this version swaps out gin for a calming chamomile infusion.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

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. Earning the trust of the TTB required months of discussions.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

It is definitely my top cocktail bar in Paris,” says Caroline Noirbusson, head director of the bar. “I love a gin Martini , wet with a lemon twist and a bit of homemade crème fraîche liqueur,” says Noirbusson, or “an Espresso Martini with rhum and cacao.” “Come early to get a spot outside.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Although wine glasses can definitely be a standalone gift, adding in some adorable wine charms makes it way more fun. And if you like making bitters, gift your DIY bitters with our brand new bitters bottles ! This torch can be used for smoking alcoholic beverages and food, so if your buddies like to cook, all the better!

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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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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 5, 2024

Available in three flavors, MXXN is designed to emulate tequila, gin, and whiskey. A margarita is definitely the right move for this. Again there’s a lemon overtone that isn’t out of place in a gin, but which feels just a bit overdone. In lieu of alcohol, a 1.5 Again, however, this really perks up as a mixed drink.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Whether you’re joining for health reasons, self-discipline, a chance to explore your relationship with alcohol, or just experiencing new flavors & options, you’re definitely not alone. Chamomile & Tonic Inspired by the timeless Gin & Tonic , this version swaps out gin for a calming chamomile infusion.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

You can really taste the herbal blend, with a slight bitter flavor and quiet hints of mint. There are definitely some shops online that will ship it to you, but of course you’ll have to factor in another $20-30 for shipping on top of the $40-50 price tag.

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Cocktails with Suderman

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cocktails like the Manhattan that use dasher-bottle bitters—think Angostura Aromatic or Regan’s orange—can be batched and bottled but sometimes need to be adjusted to account for the way that dasher-bottle bitters take over larger batches. ounces each of sweet vermouth and Campari. Subscribe now Water of Life Well.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Heather Blanchard, lead bartender, Virgin Hotels , New Orleans ​​“I definitely wish more people ordered the Paloma ! The citrus and the orange liqueur tame the gin. The absinthe rinse in the glass subtly highlights the botanical notes of the gin. It’s such an underrated cocktail. The beauty is in the simplicity.

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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. Old Overholt Rye, 40% ABV BUY NOW: $16.99 The definition of a session product.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

We ranked and argued and analyzed, and after a little math came up with what is obviously the most definitive list of summer cocktailing ever published. He devised the cocktail to accompany shellfish, with a gin-based spirit mixed with fruits and spices. RS Gin and Tonic 2 oz. white rum (or substitute gin) 1 oz.

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Nowadays — thanks in large part to Aperol’s masterful marketing plan and in smaller part to Jennifer Coolidge and the rest of the “White Lotus” gang — the Spritz has exploded, along with its real definition. Then, I’ll make them a Spritz with a different red bitter, or I’ll use my intuition to make them something I think they’ll love.”

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VinePair

JUNE 28, 2024

And while some of the cocktails on this list feature carbonation, more basic cocktails like Vodka Sodas, Tequila Sodas, and Gin & Tonics were not included, nor were hard seltzers. This 26 percent ABV interpretation of the crushable gin cocktail delivers a wonderful mint aroma, which is balanced on the palate by lemon juice.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Many gravitated toward bitter, quinine extremes as a byproduct of tasting spirits so often. I definitely did some of that ‘Oh, the general public likes this simple s**t and we’re cool, so we want something harsh or more obscure,’” says longtime bartender Dave Murrin-von Ebers, who opened The Bartender’s Handshake in 2019.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The ability to manage the delicate interplay between spirit, sweet, sour, bitter, and dilution separates great bartenders and mixologists from amateurs. The prime example of this technical ingenuity is the Shinji’s Gin Fizz. For almost every single cocktail, I want[ed] to invent a technique,” he says.

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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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Cocktails with Suderman

AUGUST 30, 2024

Two of the easiest, tastiest in the cocktail canon are the Gin & Tonic and the Negroni. These drinks will appeal to those who like this idea of a sparkly, gently bitter Aperol Spritz , but wish it had more bite. — bookends the summer, a nod back to the Gin & Tonic we started with. That extends to cocktails, too.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

acquired two unique Coffey stills from Scotland, and has since honored their use with a line of fine whisky, gin , and vodka. Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru Bombay Sapphire played a large role in taking London Dry gin mainstream by dialing down the juniper and amping up clean, fresh botanicals through vapor infusion.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 5, 2024

Serious vermouth people might take issue with this, since vermouth production is a fairly specific thing , with laws about ingredients and production processes, and the mulled wine we made last week is definitely not real vermouth. No, it’s not vermouth, period , but there is a resemblance. — will work instead.

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The Whiskey Wash

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Nate Randall is master distiller (making his own gin, vodka, and most recently their American Single Malt) and a master blender (blending their main line Calaveras Cask Finish products from multiple distillates). Bitter cacao dances amongst rich blackberries and currants. That is definitely and discernibly Petite Sirah.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 24, 2024

Non-alcoholic spirits are distilled beverages that emulate the flavor profiles of traditional spirits like gin and whiskey, but without the alcohol content. Types of non-alcoholic spirits Gin Non-alcoholic gin captures the botanical-rich essence for which traditional gin is renowned. What is a non-alcoholic spirit?

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Old Fashioned “I imagine the Old Fashioned would probably be the first one on most people’s list just for the fact that it is literally the embodiment of the definition of the word ‘cocktail’ as it was defined in 1803,” says DiMonriva. ” DiMonriva’s Tip: Don’t overdo the bitters in this drink.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

It just doesn’t fit because of the name, either: The drink’s elegant combination of rye whiskey , sweet vermouth , and Angostura bitters with a cherry garnish is timeless, much like the film itself. And, much like the film, you can riff on the original — you definitely have options. The Stones’ link, on the other hand?

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

A clarified mix of coconut rum , bitter bianco, blanc vermouth, and pineapple, it arrives crystal clear with a frozen disc of Campari perched atop its ice cube, to melt down slowly into a drink thats at once bitter, sweet, and vaguely tropical. percent ABV nitro dark mild, Temperance, is another favorite.) Schmuck Martini at schmuck.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Gin fan: Our resident bartender, Rob, often reaches for Drumshanbo gunpower gin. We’ve featured them before, but they just keep coming out with the cutest styles & modern designs that we can’t resist– They’re definitely a crowd favorite! Vodka connoisseurs : Grab a bottle of vodka from Loft & Bear.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As far as flavor goes, many cocktail aficionados believe the more bitter the drink, the better. But of the abundance of bitter liqueurs on the market, including those distilled from artichokes and seasoned with saffron , there is perhaps none more famous than Campari. Read on to check out seven of the best Campari cocktails.

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VinePair

JUNE 6, 2024

Whether it was the count, or bartender Fosco Scarselli who ingeniously swapped out the soda for gin, the world will never know. While this seems like a contradiction of his Boulevardier stance, he argues that “gin likes ice,” with the notable exception of the Martini. But definitely straight up on that one.”

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Spoiler: We definitely included some of our own stuff because, well, it’s the best.) SMALL GIFTS FOR THE COCKTAIL LOVER Copyright A Bar Above A BAR ABOVE COCKTAIL ATOMIZER AND EYE DROPPER BITTERS BOTTLES We have a new product designed to really take cocktails to the next level!

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

From the aromatic lift a lemon peel offers a Gin Martini to the spicy, snack-friendly candied ginger you find on the edge of your Penicillin , garnishes can bring a new dimension of flavor to a drink — or even just make it all the more aesthetically pleasing. Death in the Afternoon This two-ingredient cocktail is the definition of low-lift.

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PubClub

JULY 11, 2024

This is most definitely not Robin with Batman. Photo: PubClub.com There are a lot of studio pop-ups during San Diego Comic-Con but for those without tickets to this massive event, there are are still a places to go that provide a lot of the super hero, sci-fi and comic book characters amosphere.

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VinePair

MAY 7, 2024

While Queen Elizabeth had her seal and “by appointment to” branding on two mass-market gins , Gordon’s and Tanqueray , the former Prince of Wales issued his royal warrant to Juniper Green Organic Gin , a small, contract-distilled brand with an ecological focus. The king definitely favors smaller, local businesses,” he says. “As

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VinePair

APRIL 22, 2024

Most often associated with bold and complex umami flavors that can border on rubbery, baijiu is definitely an acquired taste — especially considering the spirit’s traditionally high ABV. Baijiu’s strong and unique flavors pair best with bold and intense flavors — think sour, numbing, spicy, and even bitter dishes,” Zhou explains.

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Bartender Barry

JANUARY 19, 2022

Not only is this drink beautiful, it’s the perfect balance of sour, bitter, herbal and sweet. The base spirit for this cocktail is gin. Originally used as medicine, gin is a distilled beverage flavored with juniper berries and other botanicals — aka everything that’s good for you. green cardamom pods 1/2 oz.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned wine drinker or just starting, sherry wine is definitely worth exploring. Best Sherry Cocktails Sherry can balance out other flavors, such as sour or bitter, or add a subtle sweetness. Adonis This classic cocktail perfectly balances sweet and bitter flavors, with sherry as the main ingredient.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned wine drinker or just starting, sherry wine is definitely worth exploring. Best Sherry Cocktails Sherry can balance out other flavors, such as sour or bitter, or add a subtle sweetness. Adonis This classic cocktail perfectly balances sweet and bitter flavors, with sherry as the main ingredient.

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