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6 of the Best Bourbon Cocktails for Spring

VinePair

With a build of bourbon, crème de cassis, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters, this modern classic bridges the gap between a Whiskey Sour and a Bramble for a cocktail that’s ready-made for spring sipping. While first officially documented by bartender Jerry Thomas (a.k.a.

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10 Guinness Cocktails to Upgrade Your St. Patrick’s Day

VinePair

Ingredients 2 ½ ounces bourbon ½ ounce Guinness Demerara syrup* 3 dashes Angostura bitters Garnish: orange twist Directions Add all ingredients to a double rocks glass over one large ice cube. To make Guinness Demerara syrup, first make a 1.5:1 1 Demerara simple syrup, and set aside. Stir until chilled.

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French 75 Cocktail - Drink Kicks Like WWI Artillery Gun

Barina Craft

French 75 Drink Recipe: 1 ½ oz gin 1 tsp simple syrup ½ oz lemon juice 3 - 4 oz Champagne lemon twist for garnish Use a citrus juicer to fresh squeeze a lemon. Add to a cocktail shaker with ice along with the gin and simple syrup mixture. French 79 - grapefruit infused gin, elderflower liqueur & rhubarb bitters.

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How to Design a Custom Cocktail Menu: Professional Mixology Tips

Mixologists

According to the International Bartenders Association (IBA), while classics like the Negroni and Old Fashioned remain timeless favorites, modern audiences crave creative cocktail ideas that push boundaries.

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Best DIY Methods for Making Coffee Infused Spirits for Cocktail Recipes

Mixologists

Medium: Balanced sweetness and bitterness, versatile for most infusions. If strained while hot, unwanted bitter compounds may be extracted. Cons: Risk of bitterness from over-extraction, difficult to control temperature. Sweetening Your Infusion: Sugars and Syrups Simple Syrup: Balances bitterness, easy to make.

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Simply Mixology Classes: Effortless Cocktails & Easy Techniques for Home Bartenders

Mixologists

Mixers: Juices (lemon, lime, orange, cranberry), sodas (club soda, ginger ale), and simple syrup – the supporting cast. Old Fashioned: A sophisticated whiskey cocktail with bitters and sugar, with tips for choosing the right whiskey and bitters.

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Mastering Clarified Cocktails: A Comprehensive Guide for Home Mixologists

Mixologists

This can be done by adding simple syrup, citric acid solution, or other flavoring agents, allowing for precise control over the final taste. Document your recipe experiments. Adjusting sweetness, acidity, and bitterness involves using appropriate flavoring agents and techniques, creating a balanced and harmonious cocktail.