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Blood, Bones, and Bitters: Meat Cocktails Are More Than a Novelty

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The Bullshot cocktail — a mid-century, Midwestern beef bouillon-and-vodka boozer — was a staple at Detroit’s Caucus Club, the popular Detroit steakhouse where it was invented in the 1950s by a local ad exec eager to push Campbell’s soup on the liquid lunch crowd. Kayamato’s Ramos Vodka Fizz with fermented horse milk vodka.

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How to Tell If Your Spirits and Liqueurs Are Expired

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Before they’re opened, distilled liquids including vodka, whiskey, tequila, and the like will remain stable indefinitely, as no oxygen can interact with the bottle’s contents. To find out, VinePair consulted Brian Tasch, spirits content and education coordinator at Skurnik Wines & Spirits. How long does it take for spirits to expire?

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Cereal Milk Is Coming for Your Cocktail

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And despite being hired in a food safety and administrative role not a pastry chef role that didnt stop Tosi from going on to introduce the very first desserts at several Momofuku outposts. Made with vodka , Froot Loops, pineapple, coriander, and lemon juice, the Accidentally Loopy first appeared on menu at a bar in Bismark, N.D.,

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Mixology 101: A Beginner's Guide to Cocktail Making Basics

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oz gin or vodka 0.5 Classic Martini 2.5 oz dry vermouth Orange bitters (optional) Garnish: Lemon twist or olive Technique: Stir with ice, strain into chilled glass 2. Old Fashioned 2 oz bourbon 1 sugar cube 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters Orange peel Technique: Muddle sugar with bitters, build, stir 3.

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Fruit-Infused Ice Cubes: A Complete Guide to Elevating Your Cocktails

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Food Safety & Allergy Considerations Check for allergies: If serving guests, be mindful of potential citrus or berry allergies. Iced Tea & Coffee: A great way to subtly enhance your cold brews. Smoothies: Drop frozen fruit-infused ice cubes directly into your blender. Wash fruit thoroughly: To remove pesticides and bacteria.