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The Ajabu Cocktail Festival Celebrates African Drinks Culture and Community

Imbibe Magazine

A panel held at the simultaneously occurring Cape Town Beverage Show, the discussion highlighted the supernova of African cocktail cultures as well as the political red tape that hampers its growth.

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Ten Strike Drink Recipe

Mix That Drink

RELATED: Green Dragon Cocktail Recipe A Closer Look at the Ingredients Pernod Pernod is a French liqueur known for its bright anise (licorice) flavor. In cocktails, Pernod is used in small amounts due to its strong flavor. There’s a bit of warmth from the alcohol, but this isn’t a harsh drink—just strong and flavorful.

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Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

VinePair

Depth and Complexity In London’s cocktail world, fruit distillates in general are “mega trendy,” according to Alex Kratena, former head bartender at Artesian and the co-founder of both Tayēr + Elementary and Muyu liqueurs. The article Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

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57 Chevy Cocktail Recipe

Mix That Drink

It’s sweet and highly drinkable, featuring peach and orange liqueurs, pineapple juice and vodka. Grand Marnier, an orange liqueur, brings in a bit of tang and depth with its blend of cognac and bitter orange. The pineapple juice is what makes this cocktail feel refreshing.

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Bar Reviews: Christina’s Shoreditch and Scarfes Bar, London

Drinkhacker

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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The Real Reason Sweet Vermouth Is Red Has Nothing to Do With Grapes

VinePair

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.

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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.