VinePair

APRIL 11, 2025

First documented in the late 1800’s, the East India Cocktail combines Cognac , curaao, fruit syrup, bitters , and Maraschino liqueur. The drink has been tweaked, misattributed, and misunderstood for over a century, with the fruit syrup presenting one of biggest lingering question marks. What should said fruit be?

Molecular Mixology 93

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Good Spirits News

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This was the era of the invention of double distillation, which enabled the production of a better quality of brandy: cognac. Luckily, several centuries of archives and detailed documents remained in the family manor, owned today by Maison Ferrand. GSN’s Remarks: Vibrant nose of grape spirit enhanced with a polish of oak.

Brandy 52

Brandy Wine Liqueur 52

VinePair

MARCH 13, 2024

That phenomenon eventually gave way to the advent of the flip in 1874, which was first documented as a shaken cocktail with a whole egg, sugar, brandy or gin , and garnished with nutmeg. This modern flip pays homage to the Guinness’s original St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. Stir until chilled, no more than five seconds.

Stout 128

Stout Simple Syrup Liqueur Vodka 128

Barina Craft

MARCH 28, 2023

Some mixologists suggest that the French 75 was first made with brandy, not gin, which would certainly be more in line with the tastes of the French. 5 As for being made with brandy, the “75” drink recipe was first made with brandy and gin. French 77 - elderflower liqueur blossoms flavor into the bubbly.

Brandy 52

Brandy Gin Simple Syrup Liqueur 52

Mixologists

MARCH 13, 2025

Brandy: Offers a warm, nutty base, ideal for dark roast coffee infusions. Mocha Martini: Vodka, chocolate liqueur, cream, chocolate shavings. Coffee Margarita: Coffee-infused tequila, lime juice, agave, orange liqueur. Document Your Journey: Keep a journal of your infusion experiments, recipes, and tasting notes.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Quality glassware is crucial for serving various cocktails and liqueurs. Invest in a Reliable Bar Cart for Convenient Storage A reliable bar cart offers convenient storage for essential tools and ingredients, making it easier to craft cocktails like Tom Collins or brandy-based drinks.

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Barina Craft

APRIL 12, 2025

92, Gentleman’s Table Guide): 2 ozbrandy 2 ozmaraschino liqueur 2 dashes Boker’s bitters Listed under American Drinks, the Gentleman’s Table Guide specifies using a wineglass with half brandy and half maraschino along with two dashes of Boker’s bitters and no further instructions. To be taken before 11 a.m.,

Brandy 67

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