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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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Valentine’s Day Boozy Desserts

Imbibe Magazine

Bitter Amaro Balls A generous pour of amaro brings bittersweet depth to this sweet treat. Head towards the more bitter end of the spectrum with this boozy milkshake. Chocolate Whiskey Cake Tune into the irresistible combo of whisky and chocolate. Dipping them in a beer-spiked chocolate sauce.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

VinePair

Some of the worlds most iconic cocktails employ whiskey as their base liquor. But there are many other whiskey cocktails, many with historic roots, that have enjoyed a quiet revival along with the boom of craft cocktail culture. So we tapped 12 bartenders to find out which whiskey cocktails they felt werent getting enough accolades.

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Ask A Bartender: Clarke Anderson on Mixing with Matcha, Turmeric and Tepache

Chilled Magazine

Being raised in a family that valued food and wine, Clarke Anderson’s interest in food science and culinary arts was sparked early on. You get a shaken whiskey sour situation with spice from ginger then a lot of earthiness from turmeric.” Save your money and work with modifiers like bitters and cordials. minted honey syrup ¾ oz.

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In Honor of Black History Month, Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmond’s Honor Bourbon

Chilled Magazine

Whiskey Golden Flower by Brenda Riepenhoff- @briepenh Ingredients 2 oz. 2:1 White Grape Honey Syrup 3 dashes Angostura Bitters White grape on a pick with a lemon curl (for garnish) Preparation Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir, strain over sphere in a rocks glass. of whiskey, leaving at room temperature for two hours.

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The Top 20 Whiskeys of 2024

Drinkhacker

One of these days the world of whiskey is going to stop giving us the embarrassment of riches weve become accustomed to, but for now, the train is still rolling along unabated, and it seems like every week we see a new whiskey that were falling in love with. Check out our holiday shopping guide. Agree, disagree? 104 proof. $90

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Vermouth Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

But in the late 19th century, when this European import encountered gin and whiskey in American bars, it not only made vermouth a cocktail staple but also spurred a level of innovation that still resonates today. It brings a juicy quality, some bitterness, sweetness, lightness—it can cover a lot of bases, in both shaken and stirred drinks.”

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