VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

The data may make the whiskey snob in your life roll their eyes, but it makes sense from a cocktail perspective. Its smooth and mixes well, and its flavored variants (particularly the honeysuckle and bitter orange options) arent overly sweet and can be easily incorporated in cocktails as well. in 2024, raking in $7.2

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The Cocktail Lovers

JUNE 11, 2025

The history of mixed drinks from the 19th century, going through cocktail history – Manhattans, Martinis and Tiki culture. I love whiskey as well, but rum is more fun. Whiskey is not for everyone. A Daiquiri, but with an addition of a little bit of rum agricole and two or three dashes of aromatic bitters.

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Mix That Drink

JUNE 26, 2025

The bitterness and tannin from the black tea contrast with the sweetness and creaminess from the Rumchata while the rum adds warmth and depth. Alternatively, you can try honey or maple syrup for a natural touch of sweetness. Why This Drink Works So Well The Rum Tea Toddy manages to combine flavors that balance each other nicely.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 25, 2024

Even when focusing purely on cocktails created with whiskey and bourbon, there is still much diversity to be found. This is evident in the recipes that Redemption Whiskey has concocted for National Cocktail Day (March 24th). All of these stunning cocktails make fine use of rye and bourbon from Redemption Whiskey.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Other notable gin classics include the bubbly gin and champagne cocktail the French 75, and the more modern tiki classic, Saturn (gin with passionfruit, lime, and orgeat syrup). Classic Gin Martini (gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters) The Martini is perhaps the most iconic cocktail ever. Get my Perfect Negroni Recipe.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 20, 2025

I have always found dried leaves to be a bit more subdued initially, but also more peppery and perhaps more bitter. Then there's a slightly bitter aftertaste that works especially well in cocktails. Combine 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey in a mixing glass with oz bay leaf simple syrup and 2-4 dashes of bitters of your choice.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Chocolate Raspberry Martini Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Raspberry Vanilla Infused Vodka 3/4 oz Dark Chocolate Liqueur 1/4 oz Raspberry Syrup 2 dashes of Vanilla Bitters Directions: Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker tin, add ice, and shake well for 10secs. Strain into Martini or coupe glass.

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Mix That Drink

JUNE 16, 2025

The name “amaretto” means “a little bitter” in Italian, but honestly, this drink is mostly sweet. Just avoid tonic water unless you really like bitter drinks—it’ll change the flavor completely. Amaretto is usually about 20–28% alcohol by volume (ABV), which is less than most spirits like vodka or whiskey.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

Mai Tai The story of the Mai Tai is the story of tiki, one of the most iconic drinks – if not the most iconic drink – to come out of ‘40s rum culture. Designed by Trader Vic himself in 1944 in his Oakland watering hole, it’s a deceptively simple drink that, nonetheless, is invariably bastardized outside of high-end and tiki bars. (If

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Cocktail Contessa

OCTOBER 15, 2022

The Maple Whiskey Sour puts a fall twist on the classic sour cocktail. Maple Whiskey Sour A rich sip of this bourbon sour embraces the flavors of fall without succumbing to the lure of pumpkin spice everything. But, not just any old version – the maple whiskey sour is a twist on a Boston whiskey sour.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JULY 31, 2024

It’s delicious in a whiskey/rum Old Fashioned , taking the stirred-and-boozy drink format in a summery, tiki-esque direction. Indeed, quite a few tiki drinks, including the Planter’s Punch , are fundamentally just Daiquiris with a little something extra — a spice element, a fruit note, or perhaps an unusual syrup.

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PubClub

AUGUST 14, 2024

Downtown, you may not think a whiskey bar would spend a lot of effort on rum but The Whiskey House has the Pauline with rum, lemon, simple syrup, absinthe, and orange bitters ($16). The Whiskey House also has one of the best Happy H0urs in the area, which is every day from 4-7 and includes a tall draft beer for $5.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Whether you’re making a spirit-forward Old Fashioned that calls for a high-proof whiskey or you want a lighter, fruitier style for your highball, there’s a bottle below that will complement any mood. Bulleit plays well with many ingredients to be the perfect bourbon for your next Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or bourbon Whiskey Smash.” —Jay

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PubClub

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A bottle of Baileys and Astral Tequila on the PubClub.com tiki bar. oz Don Julio Reposado 2 Dashes Orange Bitters .25 oz Herbal Liqueur 2 Dashes Mole Bitters Garnish: Orange Peel Glassware: Coupe Preparation: In a shaker, combine ingredients and strain into coupe glass. Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey .5

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

It was the height of the jet age as well, and tiki culture was soaring. The ’70s were when we fully transitioned into the industrialization of alcohol production,” agrees Chad Hauge, co-owner of Common Good Cocktail House and private whiskey bar Subourbon in Chicago’s west suburbs.

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PubClub

APRIL 6, 2024

Hosted by Rustic Root, Swing Social and Tiki Annex, the street will be blocked off from Market Street to Island Avenue, from 2-5 p.m. But not just any cocktail party, it’s a block party cocktail party. It is the San Diego Cocktail Championship and it is taking place on Fifth Ave., in the Gaslamp Quarter on Sunday, April 28.

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Advanced Mixology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

ounces of Martini red vermouth, a dash of Absinthe, and 1 dash of orange bitters, shake or stir with ice, and strain into a chilled glass. For more depth, add rye whiskey or cognac and a few dashes of Peychaud's bitters, known for their spicy profile. Feel free to adjust the proportions to taste. Image Source 6.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters. To make an Old Fashioned , combine 2 ounces of bourbon or rye, 1 sugar cube, a few dashes of aromatic bitters and a splash of club soda in an old-fashioned glass.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters. To make an Old Fashioned , combine 2 ounces of bourbon or rye, 1 sugar cube, a few dashes of aromatic bitters and a splash of club soda in an old-fashioned glass.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Supposedly all they had was gin, vermouth, bitters, maraschino liqueur, and lemon. ” We agree—the tiki-bar must-haves are indeed that! Cocktail Bill” Boothby, a bartender at the historic Palace Hotel in San Francisco, contains sweet vermouth, bourbon, bitters, and a splash of champagne. Hence, the martini was born!

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Cocktails with Suderman

JUNE 27, 2025

There’s an early sequence in which a character sips Strega, a whole scene built around the Champagne Cocktail, and a closing shot that lingers over a bar shelf stuffed with European apéritifs—I spotted Byrrh Quinquina and the elusive Amer Picon, among others—while they drink whiskey to close out the day.

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

I posit that rum could be a great substitute for American whiskey , which, let’s face it, is seeing lower quality, and lower age statements for higher prices year after year while rum offers richness and complexity along with tremendous value. It’s a great combination of flavors that will appeal to a large audience.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

You can make a delicious variation of an Old Fashioned using rum, spices, and Jamaican bitters.” It’s a delicious, pine-forward, extra-bitter style of Negroni that I generally like served up in an extra-frosty glass. Bitters and liquor can raise the temperature just as much as a glass of hot water and whiskey.”

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

oz fresh orange juice 3 dashes Hella Chili bitters Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with cubed ice and shake well. Offering a complex, herbal mix of gin, yellow Chartreuse, and orange bitters, this drink takes you away to a more delicious, contemplative space.” Pour the whiskey into a shot glass. Whiskey 3 oz.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 14, 2024

These glasses are the perfect for any cocktail on ice or even a nice whiskey neat. View Product Here For Ice Thats Crystal Clear The perfect gift for the whiskey lover, this premium silicone mold creates crystal-clear, 2.4-inch No one wants to drink a flat gin and tonic, rum and cola, or whiskey and ginger.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 25, 2024

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, NOSC showcased a live judging across all of its spirits categories, both domestic and international, including whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic. More than 439 registrants entered the competition, which were reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Zombie This famous tropical drink was created by an equally iconic person in the tiki cocktail movement: Donn Beach. It’s only right that this drink was created in Islamorada, an island in the Florida Keys, by “Tiki John” Ebert in the 1950s. He first crafted the Zombie in 1934 at his Hollywood bar, Don the Beachcomber.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2024

It was a tiki/tropical bar or a haven for amaro. Also on offer may be a frozen cocktail or two, draft cocktails, a fat-washed cocktail, a clarified milk punch, a Boilermaker, a fancified whiskey highball, something with shochu, and a spritz. It was a classic cocktail bar, or a neo-speakeasy. It is a bit like Walmart.

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Moody Mixologist

JUNE 1, 2023

They may incorporate spirits with higher alcohol content, bitters, or strong and distinct ingredients that make a bold impact on the palate. ” They may lean towards more savory, bitter, or complex flavors rather than overt sweetness. Find more rum drinks or check out our list of tropical and tiki drinks.

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Australian Bartender

JULY 17, 2024

Adelaide, SA Antico, Brisbane, QLD Rum Bar of the Year Proudly sponsored by The House of Angostura Bar Kokomo, Darwin, NT Blue Kahunas, Newcastle, NSW Burrow Bar, Sydney, NSW Flamingo’s Tiki Bar, Cairns, QLD Hains & Co.,

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Cocktails with Suderman

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Toronto is an Old Fashioned dating back to the first part of the 20th century laced with bitter, minty Fernet-Branca. The Improved Whiskey Cocktail is a drink in the Old Fashioned family from the 1800s that adds absinthe and maraschino liqueur to the formula. Become a paid subscriber, and never miss a drink.

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VinePair

APRIL 22, 2024

When asked to think about the world’s most popular spirit, American minds will likely drift to liquors like vodka or whiskey , maybe even rum if they’re being ambitious. Baijiu’s strong and unique flavors pair best with bold and intense flavors — think sour, numbing, spicy, and even bitter dishes,” Zhou explains. Sandhaus says yes.

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Cocktails with Suderman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

It’s the Rhythm Rug, a clever concoction from the fine folks at Death & Company: It’s a grassy, dry, piney, subtly bitter riff on the lesser-known Negroni cousin, the Old Pal. 1 Sure, if you’re a tiki geek you might have a bottle of Rhum J.M. Instead, it’s because the required ingredients — Rhum J.M.,

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Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, the second year of the competition introduced a live judging across all classes of spirits, domestic and international — whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic – as well as a new category of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.

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Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, the second year of the competition introduced a live judging across all classes of spirits, domestic and international — whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic – as well as a new category of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

Through the Redwood Empire and Trees for the Future partnership, Redwood has planted a tree for every bottle of whiskey sold and has planted over 1.7 Amaro , Vermouth , Whiskey Le Vieux Cochon by Cliseria Padilla Flores - Sage Restaurant Sarasota Dining- @sagesrq Ingredients 1 oz. million trees to date. Interested in participating?

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Tiki bitters round out this vibrant, spicy blend. Sweetener of Choice 2 dashes Tiki Bitters Lime Peel / extract oils (+ garnish) Preparation Mix all ingredients and serve in rocks glass with ice. Liqueur , Whiskey Old Fashioned Love by Chateau Elan Winery and Resort Braselton, GA Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice.5

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