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The Cocktail College Podcast: The East India Cocktail

VinePair

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?

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2024: The Second Golden Age of the American Cocktail with Dale DeGroff and Ted Breaux

Chilled Magazine

Alcoholic beverages date back to 13,000 BCE, when the first evidence of brewing beer was documented. The distillation of medicinal liqueurs, emergence of punch and bitters, and commercialization of vermouth followed from 1500 CE to 1796 CE.

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Foo’s Blacklist Menu offers new edition with art of Japan

Spiritz

Just as a Hanko seals documents with authenticity and identity, this cocktail seals your palate with exquisite flavours. It combines toasted rice Ballantine's 7-Year Whisky, House Sakura Liqueur, Toasted Rice Syrup, Lemon Juice, and Egg White. The Shodo draws inspiration from the fluid and elegant strokes of Japanese calligraphy.

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GSN Review: Planteray Mister Fogg Navy Rum

Good Spirits News

Exploring 300 Years of Royal Navy Rum and Its Techniques is the result of five years of extensive, dedicated research, uncovering and analyzing historic documents. It features exclusive in-depth exploration of the rich heritage and intricate production techniques that define Royal Navy rum.

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GSN Review: Nikaido Shochu

Good Spirits News

” Shochu is Japan’s oldest distilled alcoholic beverage, with the earliest documented mentions of shochu dating from the 1500s. I have a dream that one day I will see people enjoying their time with their Shochu glass in their hands, no matter their culture.”

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Kansas City Ice Water – Fountain Drink With Gin & Vodka

Barina Craft

Haven’t been able to find much information at all, but this article which documents the quest to have several Kansas City bartenders make an Ice Water suggests the drink’s name comes from the murkiness added by the lime juice and the apparent perception by some that “KC’s water comes straight from a dirty river.”

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Hong Kong's nightlife: the best discos and night clubs

Nightlife City Guide

Extremely friendly and incredibly expert in mixology and agave spirits, it can help you choose the perfect drink, even if you don't know the native liqueurs of Mexico. The legal age to drink is 18 years old, so be sure to bring an identity document with you if you intend to enjoy the nightlife!