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The Top 10 Summer Cocktails of All Time

Drinkhacker

Heck, there’s even a full book deconstructing it element by element. simple syrup 2 dashes Angostura bitters orange peel for garnish In an Old Fashioned glass, add the simple syrup and Angostura bitters. agave nectar or simple syrup 1 oz. With three simple ingredients and a twist (or slice!)

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Holiday Cocktails Made Easy: Essential Ingredients, Festive Garnishes & Perfect Gift Ideas

Mixologists

Enjoy them simply over ice as a digestif or incorporated into festive coffee creations and dessert cocktails. Cinnamon Simple Syrup: Infuse simple syrup with cinnamon sticks while simmering for a warm, spicy sweetener that complements apple cider cocktails, classic Old Fashioneds, and even festive coffee drinks beautifully.

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The 15 Best Brandy Cocktails

VinePair

So when the drink made its debut in Thomas’s 1862 book “How to Mix Drinks,” the name was initially assumed to be a nod to the Japanese delegates who drank there. Modern iterations have ditched the original recipe’s seltzer and gum syrup, but the Cognac, sweet vermouth, simple syrup, and bitters remain.

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