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The Sazerac: The mysterious (and confusing) history of this iconic classic

Australian Bartender

I expected that its story would be quite well documented, with perhaps a squabble over which exact bar in New Orleans had first mixed one, but instead, I opened a can of worms. He said that Antoine Peychaud, a New Orleans pharmacist, liked to serve and drink his eponymous bitters mixed with cognac in little cups (called coquetiers).

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Desert Alchemy: Crafting Signature Infused Spirits for Elevated Glamping Cocktails

Mixologists

Wild juniper berries, harvested from desert juniper trees, offer a resinous and slightly bitter flavor, reminiscent of the desert's rugged terrain, ideal for infusing gin or vodka. However, it's crucial to monitor the infusion closely to prevent over-extraction, which can lead to bitter or unpleasant flavors.

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Mastering Clarified Cocktails: A Comprehensive Guide for Home Mixologists

Mixologists

Document your recipe experiments. Flavor Imbalances: Adjusting Sweetness, Acidity, and Bitterness Flavor imbalances can occur during clarification, resulting in cocktails that are too sweet, too acidic, or too bitter, compromising the overall taste. Document your successes and failures to learn from your experiences.

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Moonlit Mists: Refreshing Desert Mocktails for Stargazing Glamping Nights

Mixologists

Wild juniper berries offer a resinous and slightly bitter flavor, reminiscent of the desert's rugged terrain, adding a unique and complex flavor to your drinks. Consider composting food scraps, if permitted, or packing them out in a separate container, reducing waste and promoting responsible disposal practices.

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6 Daiquiri Variants to Shake Up This Summer

VinePair

The cocktail was dreamed up and promoted by the Bacardi team back in 1930, and although the brand never offered an explanation for the drinks name, its presumed to be a nod to Cubas air-mail services that launched the same year. The cocktail was first documented by American writer, world traveler, and cocktail enthusiast Charles H.

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How Today’s Tariffs Echo the Long, Strange History of Alcohol and Politics

VinePair

drinks, including beer, non-alcoholic beer, wine, sparkling wine , cider, perry, alcoholic bitters, bourbon , rum , brandy, vodka , gin , arrack, liqueurs, and cordials, as well as denatured ethyl alcohol and other spirits of any strength. At press time, the EU still has a hold on its plans to unleash reciprocal actions against U.S.

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