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When Did Malört Go Mainstream?

VinePair

When describing the taste of Jeppson’s Malört , Chicago’s infamous wormwood-based liqueur, people tend to get creative. Even fairer: How did a liqueur so local and so infamous for how rough it tastes go so mainstream? It has the same kind of qualities like gentian liqueurs have. CH Distilling itself encourages such playfulness.

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Guide to Gin (and Gin Cocktails)

Moody Mixologist

Gin is one of the most popular spirits and one of the most common liquors used in cocktails. Gin is a liquor thats made from neutral grain spirits that are flavored with a variety of botanicals, one of which must be juniper. These long drinks are served in highball or other tall, large capacity glasses. What is gin?

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Bar Cart Essentials: Create a Stylish Home Bar Setup

Mixologists

Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. Add sweet and dry vermouth, and liqueurs like Cointreau and Amaretto Disaronno for versatility. Highball glasses suit tall, refreshing drinks. Highball Glass: For Gin & Tonic, Moscow Mule. Flavored syrups and liqueurs add creativity.

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Wimbledon’s Signature Drink Deserves Its ‘Honey Deuce Moment’

VinePair

The amber “tonic,” a gin-based liqueur infused with a secret blend of citrus and herbs, was originally created by bar owner James Pimm as a digestive aid. The Pimm’s Cup cocktail, introduced in the following years, is typically now served as a warm-weather highball. Americans finally enjoy herbal liqueurs. Add some Pimm’s No.

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Fourth of July Cocktails for 2024

Cheers

Print Summer Blues Spritzer Course Drinks Keyword Blueberry vodka, Irish whiskey, lemon juice, lychee liqueur, mint, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Lychee liqueur ½ oz. Alizé Bleu Passion vodka liqueur 1 oz. Pour into a highball glass filled with ice.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: Which Cognac Offers the Best Bang For Your Buck?

VinePair

It’s perfectly suited for cocktail use, as a highball with soda, or just a quick simple sipper.” ” —Liz Kelley, lead bartender, Cure , New Orleans “I’d never been a fan of Cognac until one of my trusted liquor reps insisted I try Cognac Frapin 1270. It was life-changing; I immediately fell in love with it. An all-around banger.”

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Building a Purpose-Driven Backbar with Nightmoves’ Orlando Franklin McCray

VinePair

Orlando filled the little space he had to the gills with spirits and liqueurs that showcase terroir; mezcal , r(h)um, brandy, and an extensive shelf dedicated to eaux de vie. He selected a beautiful and compelling liqueur and added the fewest possible ingredients to make it shine. Stir to combine and enjoy.