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How Mileta’s Bar Manager John Shelton Crafted The Wasp, a Fig Leaf-Infused Gin Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

Infusions add a huge level of depth and complexity to cocktails, and at Mileta , Bar Manager John Shelton highlights this technique with The Wasp. Made with fig leaf-infused gin, Genepy, sweet rouge vermouth, and bitters, the drink balances herbal, vanilla, and coconut notes for an aromatic experience. Fig Leaf Gin oz.

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Elements: PX Sherry

Imbibe Magazine

demerara syrup (1:1) 1 dash Angostura bitters Tools: shaker, strainer Glass: coupe Garnish: lime wheel, dash of Angostura bitters Shake all of the ingredients with ice, then strain into a chilled glass. Dash the bitters atop a lime wheel and use as a garnish. PX sherry (such as Lustau) 1 oz. amontillado sherry (Lustau) 3/4 oz.

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Flavor Manipulation Course Series: Cocktail Bitters, Infusions, & Simple Syrups

A Bar Above

And we’re especially excited to share with you our Flavor Manipulation series, a trio of self-paced online courses that explore the use of essential ingredients like different types of bitters and syrups , as well as how to use various flavor profiles in alcoholic drinks.

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Cardamom-Infused Old Fashioned

Chilled Magazine

“In honor of the cocktail, The Old Fashioned earned its name from the first recorded use of the word ‘cocktail,’ describing a simple yet elegant mix of spirit, sugar, water, and bitters. Pour the cardamon syrup and bitters into a whiskey glass. The post Cardamom-Infused Old Fashioned appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Modern Coffee Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

And while these classics are still as popular as ever, modern coffee cocktails have evolved to incorporate everything from drip coffee to infusions, syrups, and cold-brew concentrate. Tipsy Jitters Infusing the cream with Angostura bitters amps up the warm fall flavors of this coffee cocktail by Nashville’s Martha My Dear.

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Bartender Book of the Month Club: Drink Your Garden

Chilled Magazine

WhatMakes DrinkYourGarden Unique The book captures the best of the moderndrinkmovement, offering: Recipes for syrups, shrubs, bitters, and infused spirits like Buzz Button Gin, Poblano Liqueur, and Brown Butter Vodka. Non-alcoholic options like Lavender Honey Cordial Spritz and Creamy Tea Cobbler.

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Back in Black

Chilled Magazine

Black Sesame Infused Knob Creek Bourbon* 1 oz. Licor 43 2 dashes Orange Bitters Preparation Stir and strain into a martini glass. Black Sesame Infused Knob Creek Bourbon Ingredients 1 750 ml bottle overproof Knob Creek Bourbon 25g roasted salted black sesame seeds Preparation Using a spice grinder, roughly grind the sesame seeds.

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