Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

A trip to London means plenty of time in pubs, but like any big city, London has a thriving cocktail culture, too. A recent visit here took me to two upscale cocktail bars to sample the city’s latest in drinkdom. Read on for the boozy details on Christina’s Shoreditch and Scarfes Bar.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Then, it got adopted by early cocktail culture in the late 1800s, where it has remained ever since. Despite its popularity, there are still many misconceptions about vermouth, one of the most common being that it’s some type of amaro or liqueur. This movement isn’t just taking hold in South America, either.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2024

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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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It’s to celebrate the launch of Midori, this new Japanese liqueur.” This conversation, of course, never actually happened, but Midori — a bright green Japanese melon liqueur — did actually make its U.S. As craft cocktails push the boundaries of what bars can do, bartenders have been able to use Midori in unprecedented ways.

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

Cheap, industrial-grade spirits and bottled mixes had cemented themselves as standard inventory, which Maloney says explains the maligned lower quality of ingredients and sweet-leaning ratios that tend to define the majority of drinks from the era. The view from behind the stick looked a little less glam.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

TOTC has long been a love letter to New Orleans’ cocktail culture and a celebration of the rich tapestry of global cocktail traditions–both new and timeless. The 2024 agenda guarantees an unparalleled week of discovery, connection, and above all, Inspiration, as we explore this year’s annual theme.”

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

TOTC has long been a love letter to New Orleans’ cocktail culture and a celebration of the rich tapestry of global cocktail traditions–both new and timeless. The 2024 agenda guarantees an unparalleled week of discovery, connection, and above all, Inspiration, as we explore this year’s annual theme.”

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 22, 2025

Kevin Peterson Diffords Guide to Cocktails Book 18th Edition Roundbuilding 2nd Edition by Daniel Waddy and Kevin Armstrong Sparkling: Champagne and Sparkling Cocktails for Any Occasion by Elva Ramirez The Bartender’s Pantry: A Beverage Handbook for the Universal Bar by Jim Meehan and Bart Sasso withEmma Janzen The Cocktail Balance 2.0

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

In recent years, consumers have increasingly been turning to cocktails with stronger, bolder flavors, driven by a variety of factors, including shifting preferences and a desire for unique experiences. Lawler observed that the flavor of a cocktail is generally improved through the addition of a small amount of absinthe.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When the modern cocktail renaissance kicked off in the early aughts, it came with a newfound appreciation for long-ignored liqueurs and amari , many of which have since become common cocktail ingredients. Likewise, some of these bottlings have become bartenders handshake shots. What Is Rumple Minze?

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

And we also serve my personal favorite, and the secret best deal on the menu, which is the Fiat a shot of Jameson served with a bottle of Moretti Italian lager as a backer. It’s only $8, which is, shhhh, cheaper than we charge for both a shot of Jameson or a bottle of Moretti on their own.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

There are spirits and then theres spirit, and El Guapo embodies bothin no small part because the leader of the brand, Christa Cotton, came of age in a craft cocktail culture ripe with creativity. Their syrups and mixers are made with cane sugar. Their bitters are no-sugar added and vegan. All of their products are alcohol free.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Whether you're an aspiring home bartender or a seasoned cocktail enthusiast, crafting exceptional libations within the comfort of your own space has never been more achievable. However, assembling the perfect home bar setup is about more than just amassing a collection of bottles and glasses.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Whether you're an aspiring home bartender or a seasoned cocktail enthusiast, crafting exceptional libations within the comfort of your own space has never been more achievable. However, assembling the perfect home bar setup is about more than just amassing a collection of bottles and glasses.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Mastering International Techniques: From Infusions to Fermentation Infusion Techniques: Capturing Global Flavors in a Bottle Infusion techniques are essential for capturing global flavors in a bottle. Spice infusions, using ingredients like cinnamon, cloves, and star anise, add warmth and complexity to cocktails.

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

The Gin Renaissance: Why Premium Bottles Are Taking Center Stage Gone are the days when gin was solely associated with a bygone era or a quick, no-frills drink. Explore the subtle differences with a bottle of Plymouth Original Gin ( [link] ), a historic gin with a distinct character.

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

The Gin Renaissance: Why Premium Bottles Are Taking Center Stage Gone are the days when gin was solely associated with a bygone era or a quick, no-frills drink. Explore the subtle differences with a bottle of Plymouth Original Gin ( [link] ), a historic gin with a distinct character.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 21, 2025

In that spirit, the Foundation is proud to announce the Top 10 Writing & Media, Books, Product & Ingredients, and Worlds Best Cocktail Menu and Spirits Selection Nominees. Guided by its core pillarsEducate, Advance, and Supportthe Foundations impact extends far beyond the U.S.,

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The rise of cocktail culture in the latter half of the 20th century, and the subsequent renewed interest in classic cocktails, helped to bring Irish whiskey back into the mixology spotlight. Imagine crisp, invigorating highballs, intricate and layered sours, or even bold and boozy stirred cocktails. Kahlúa).5

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