A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Here are a few non-alcoholic cocktail recipes to guarantee you a booze-free good time, compliments of Rob: NAked & NAmeless This is a non-alcoholic twist on the classic Naked & Famous cocktail , known for its bold flavors and balanced bitterness. Check out Athletic Brewing and Fre non-alcoholic wines.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Pumpkins While orgeat is traditionally made with almonds, at Tiki Chick in NYC’s Upper West Side, bar manager Linda Nivar reinvents the syrup with pepita seeds (the hulless seeds of certain pumpkin varieties) creating a unique spin on the tiki bar staple while honoring her Latin roots. “I

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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 a Nick & Nora glass or wine glass.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

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. Hailing from California wine country, this small-batch vodka is grape-based and sustainable in every stage of production.

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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 the Classic Gin Martini recipe.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 24, 2024

Wine French Bloom Le Rosé This is what I keep on hand for celebrations. 4 A full-bodied drink for those who like a bit of bitterness. CleanCo Clean R This is a nicely-spiced rum alternative for mixed drinks like daiquiris or tiki cocktails. For those at the table seeking non-alc options, she curated these eight picks.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

While selections like white wine and cold beer are obvious, numerous cocktails abound which feel tailor-made for summer sipping. 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. Add wine and brandy and stir well. Aperol 3 oz.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Here are a few non-alcoholic cocktail recipes to guarantee you a booze-free good time, compliments of Rob: NAked & NAmeless This is a non-alcoholic twist on the classic Naked & Famous cocktail , known for its bold flavors and balanced bitterness. Check out Athletic Brewing and Fre non-alcoholic wines.

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VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

This tiki-style gin drink offers a delightful blend of tropical flavors, ideal for warm weather and summer vibes. While rum is often the go-to for tiki cocktails, gin adds a lovely layer of botanical notes that complement the tropical sweetness of passion fruit and the nutty richness of orgeat syrup. “The “The Saturn.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

You probably know it from the fine wines in Jerez, Spain, and you’ve probably noticed that it’s become something of a trend these days in distilled spirits. In the famous words of tiki godfather Donn Beach, “What one rum can’t do, three rums can.” Can gin truly double as bitters? Light up the tiki torches and tune in for more.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

Before the cocktail revolution, bartenders might be expected to have command of the classic cocktail canon and rudimentary knowledge of beer, wine, and spirits. He’s currently researching old soda fountain techniques to better understand how the syrups in many original tiki recipes were formulated.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

So grab your shakers and join us on this adventure if you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for the finer pleasures of wine and liquor. This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

So grab your shakers and join us on this adventure if you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for the finer pleasures of wine and liquor. This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

It works well in a] Revolver or other Old Fashioned-style cocktails with a bitter backbone.” —Joe Old Forester 86 fits well in everything, from a tiki classic like the Saturn to a dryer cocktail like a Boulevardier.” It has enough character to stand up and not be lost or covered up, even by something big like Campari. [It

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

It has funky, tropical notes from the rum and pineapple juice appealing to your tiki lovers, and the addition of Campari will bring some bitter qualities that your Negroni drinker will find comfort in. If you are looking to branch out to try a tropical, bitter, but crushable cocktail, I highly recommend ordering a Jungle Bird.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

You can make a delicious variation of an Old Fashioned using rum, spices, and Jamaican bitters.” Alex Cuper, owner, El Che Steakhouse & Bar and Brasero , Chicago “My most underrated winter cocktail is gluhwein, also called mulled wine. ” —Cory Patterson, beverage director, Bucatino , Falmouth, Mass.

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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.” Top with sparkling wine. Stir until ice cold.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 14, 2024

View Product Here Bitters Gift Set The perfect stocking stuffers, this mini set from Scrappys features four handcrafted bittersOrange, Aromatic, Chocolate, and Firewaterdesigned to elevate any cocktail. View Product Here Extra Classy Wine Glasses A nice set of wine glasses is an important part of any mixologist’s arsenal.

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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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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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Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

New Orleans Spirits Competition Judges 2023 Alan Ruesga Pelayo, North America Tequila Cazadores Ambassador Anu Apte, Owner of Rob Roy, Co-Owner of Trade Winds Tavern, Navy Strength, and Vinnie’s Wine Shop Abigail Gullo, Creative Director of Loa, Host of Drink & Learn Podcast Alex Day, Partner of Death & Co.,

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Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

New Orleans Spirits Competition Judges 2023 Alan Ruesga Pelayo, North America Tequila Cazadores Ambassador Anu Apte, Owner of Rob Roy, Co-Owner of Trade Winds Tavern, Navy Strength, and Vinnie’s Wine Shop Abigail Gullo, Creative Director of Loa, Host of Drink & Learn Podcast Alex Day, Partner of Death & Co.,

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 15, 2025

Photos by Sorry Charlies Much like a sommelier guides guests through wine, Lanier offers insights into rums diverse regional styles, production techniques, and flavor profiles. His time at The Bamboo Room Tiki Bar , where his general manager saw his potential, allowed him the freedom to explore rums complexities.

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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. Chocolate Liqueur 3 dashes Chocolate Bitters Preparation Fill a mixing glass with ice. Casamigos Blanco Tequila 0.75

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

UnderTow is a tiki bar with tropical drinks. Modeled after a 1920s train car, Platform 18 serves cocktails like The Gibson Girl (gin or vodka, dry vermouth, sake, orange bitters, and lemon oil) and 54th Street Club (popcorn-infused reposado tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, togarashi, and pandan). Bitter & Twisted’s Solero.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

When the VinePair team isn’t busy working at HQ, we’re in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. It’s bitter, bright, and boozy, and paired with the salty, crunchy kombu celery, it’s the perfect drinking experience. The best part? We all chose well.

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Australian Bartender

APRIL 6, 2025

Traditionally used in tiki cocktails due to its Caribbean origin, this liqueur adds depth and complexity by mixing harmoniously with any spirit. Today it is created by the experts at Foursquare Distillery in Barbados, awarded Rum Producer of the Year at the 2024 International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC). There is no substitute.

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Cocktails with Suderman

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Most of the time, when we think of a cocktail, we think of a contrasting arc of differing spirits and ingredients—the whiskey/vermouth interplay of a Manhattan, the tequila/Cointreau/lime chord of a Margarita, even just the basic spirit/bitters/sugar trio of an Old Fashioned. You can make a lot of good cocktails this way.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 2, 2025

Oye Cmo Va Im a big fan of Lillet, which is a French apritif, a fortified wine similar to vermouth. Its made from a blend of Bordeaux wines and fortified with citrus liqueurs macerated in brandy. 5 oz orange liqueur 2 drops Bittermens Xocolatl Mole Bitters Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

When the VinePair team isnt busy working at HQ, were in the field doing what we do best: scoping out the best cocktails, wine, and beer in the five boroughs. This month, were also catching up with some of the citys latest openings, from Flatirons buzzy Italian spot Borgo to yet another new Williamsburg wine bar.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

You’ll learn essential tools and techniques, master classic recipes, and explore unique ingredients like angostura bitters. For a variation, some bartenders incorporate sparkling wine to create a Vesper Martini, adding complexity to this classic cocktail: Ingredient Measurement Purpose Gin or Vodka 2-3 oz Base spirit Dry Vermouth 0.5-1

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Want a tropical tiki-themed birthday bash? For a sophisticated wine-tasting party, a mixologist can introduce wine-based cocktails, such as Sangria, Bellinis, and Kir Royales, adding a unique twist to the traditional format. Unlike generic bar services, these classes are designed to reflect the unique character of your event.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Here, we’ve rounded up curated recommendations for the best cocktail books to gift from Cider Mill Press (an imprint of HarperCollins Focus), a publisher of high-quality, elegant books on wine and spirits. While tiki drinks are notoriously complex, these streamlined renditions deliver maximum flavor without most of the fuss.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Archer Rooses canned wines can be found at sports bar chain Dave & Busters and Regal Cinemas. This pizza spritz combines Italian red bitters, house-made oregano syrup and lemon; its topped with soda and a lambrusco wine floater and garnished with a cherry tomato and olive skewer. And now, the drink trends for 2025.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Look for carts with features such as removable trays for easy cleaning and built-in holders for wine bottles or glasses. Other must-have accessories include a wine opener for red wine bottles and a cocktail recipe book for inspiration. The theme extends beyond visual elements to influence the overall experience.

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