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Bartenders, Celebrate National Absinthe Day with T.A. Breaux, Research Scientist, Creator of LUCID and Jade Absinthes

Chilled Magazine

I had found several sealed bottles of antique absinthe and was familiar with its history in New Orleans.” Yet, by 2000, absinthe was nowhere to be found, and what was presented as absinthe in Europe was nothing like the beautiful liquid inside the intact antique bottles T.A. Back in the day, Absinthe was very popular.

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GSN Review: Hendrick’s Grand Cabaret Gin

Good Spirits News

Hendrick’s Gin introduces Grand Cabaret, its newest limited release from Master Distiller Lesley Gracie’s Cabinet of Curiosities. It’s fascinating to explore the history of cocktail culture and how it has evolved over time, but gathering over a great drink will never go out of style. Hendrick’s Grand Cabaret is bottled at 43.4%

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The Cocktail College Podcast: The Bianco Negroni

VinePair

I love to use Luxardo Bitter Bianco to make a Bianco Negroni, a vibrant spin on the classic that brings a whole new profile to the mix of bitter, London Dry gin, and vermouth. Given G’s place within the brand, our conversation leads us to explore Luxardo’s place and influence in cocktail culture. Tune in for more.

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The 10 Best Apple Cocktails for Fall

VinePair

So whether you’re looking for something to do with the abundance of fruit you picked from the orchard or you have a fresh bottle of Calvados you’re looking to use up, here are 10 of the best apple cocktails to make this fall. Mellowed out by blanc vermouth, the cocktail is tangy and herbaceous with some oaky warmth on the finish.

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The Chartreuse Shortage: Finding The Perfect Chartreuse Substitute

A Bar Above

If you’re lucky enough to snag a precious bottle of Chartreuse right now, you probably know just what a feat that is. So what are you to do when your favorite cocktail calls for Chartreuse, but there’s none to be found? He’d won the bottle lottery! More on that in a minute.) He’d figured us out!

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Exciting, Affordable, and Walkable, Athens Has the Most Exciting Cocktail Scene In Europe Right Now

VinePair

The capital of Greece — which has one of the most exciting, accessible, affordable, and just plain fun cocktail cultures in the world right now — not only boasts a vibrant cocktail scene, but also one of the most compact, despite doubling in size over the last two years. This is not a city for studied, quiet cocktail dens.

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Is Craft Vodka Ready for Its Moment?

VinePair

Often, distillers were just bottling bulk grain neutral spirit (GNS). Barr Hill has seen a positive response to its vodka, which is priced on the high end at about $70, in markets with strong cocktail culture and consumer curiosity about ingredients and process. Plus it was easy to produce. There’s nowhere to hide.”

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