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How a 19th-Century Bitters Brand Took America by Storm

Imbibe Magazine

If you were alive and even mildly sentient in the late 1860s, you would have been familiar with Drake’s Plantation Bitters. Starting from nowhere, these bitters suddenly seemed to be everywhere. These bitters were favored by the “rich and poor, young and old, ladies, physicians and clergymen.” It was for the buzz. And mystery.

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7 Cocktails to Make with Coffee Liqueur That Aren’t Espresso Martinis

VinePair

Whether its made with vodka , tequila , or rum , and garnished with espresso beans, grated nutmeg, or a dusting of cocoa powder, the many riffs out there prove that coffee (and coffee liqueur) can mingle gracefully with myriad spirits and flavors. during the 70s after the Bahamas Tourist Board began heavily promoting the drink.

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The Ultimate Guide for the Sober October Challenge

A Bar Above

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI Official Challenge: Go Sober for October If you really want to make this Facebook official, you can join the MacMillan Cancer Support challenge , which raises money for people with cancer by promoting the “Go Sober for October” campaign. To join, simply visit their site here and sign up.

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Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

VinePair

Credit: Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery That said, less is often more, he notes. That means that promotion of slivovitz and similar spirits often comes down to individuals. The bitters, he says, play an important role. “I Garnish with a few drops of Angostura bitters. *To more aggressively.”

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now?

VinePair

Theresa 1796 and Amaro Montenegro Mezcal, Branca Menta, and a dash of chocolate bitters Cold Choke “Shots are usually left up to us when ordered. A nice Espadin from Madre pairs well with the citrus-forward bitterness of Angeleno, and makes for a great intro to both spirits. Our go-to is a 50/50 of rum and amaro.

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The Ultimate Guide for the Sober October Challenge

A Bar Above

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI Official Challenge: Go Sober for October If you really want to make this Facebook official, you can join the MacMillan Cancer Support challenge , which raises money for people with cancer by promoting the “Go Sober for October” campaign. To join, simply visit their site here and sign up.

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ENTRIES OPEN TODAY! The Angostura Global Cocktail Challenge Returns!

Australian Bartender

It’s not about who can post the most or promote the brand best. Renowned as one of the most prestigious competitions out there, each entrant will need to create their version of the iconic Queen’s Park Swizzle, traditionally made using Angostura rum, simple syrup, lime, mint and Angostura aromatic bitters.