Mix That Drink

JUNE 27, 2025

It’s sweet, but not too heavy, and the liqueurs work together to give a layered taste that’s perfect for dessert or after dinner. If you usually reach for a dessert coffee or a creamy liqueur, this drink is a fun change of pace. Triple Sec Triple sec is a sweet, orange-flavored liqueur. It’s clear and adds a bright citrus note.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Unlike spirits like tequila or bourbon, there are no legal requirements for spirits producers to follow in order to call their product gin. Other notable gin classics include the bubbly gin and champagne cocktail the French 75, and the more modern tiki classic, Saturn (gin with passionfruit, lime, and orgeat syrup).

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Mix That Drink

JUNE 26, 2025

This creamy liqueur brings a gentle richness and sweet-spicy notes that make the drink feel indulgent without being over the top. Rumchata is a cream-based liqueur flavored with cinnamon and vanilla. If you don’t add sugar now and later wish you had, just add simple syrup instead. Next, pour in the dark rum.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

Mai Tai The story of the Mai Tai is the story of tiki, one of the most iconic drinks – if not the most iconic drink – to come out of ‘40s rum culture. Designed by Trader Vic himself in 1944 in his Oakland watering hole, it’s a deceptively simple drink that, nonetheless, is invariably bastardized outside of high-end and tiki bars. (If

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Mix That Drink

JUNE 16, 2025

In fact, this one’s more like the Amaretto Sour , which uses lemon to cut the sweetness of the liqueur. Amaretto is an Italian liqueur that’s famous for its sweet, nutty flavor. The Amaretto Rose just uses lime juice instead. You’ll also catch a fresh, zesty lime scent that makes it feel bright and inviting.

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VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

A traditional combination of tequila , lime juice, and grapefruit soda (though whether that soda should be Squirt or Fresca is up for debate ), the Paloma is tart, invigorating, and essentially swelter-proof. Simply crack the bottle open, take a quick chug, and replace the missing liquid with tequila and a squirt of lime juice.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A bottle of Baileys and Astral Tequila on the PubClub.com tiki bar. Astral Tequila Mistletoe Margarita This is the Astral Tequila: Mistletoe Margarita. oz Astral Tequila Blanco 0.75 oz Astral Tequila Blanco 0.75 Tequila Don Julio: Cinnamon Old Fashioned This is the Don Julio Cinnamon Old Fashioned.

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

Amid the menu’s usual suspects — Martini , Manhattan , Americano , and Negroni — lurked a mind-boggling showing of drinks that originated or were popularized during the 1970s: Amaretto Sour , White Russian , Tequila Sunrise , and — it can’t be! — It was the height of the jet age as well, and tiki culture was soaring.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JULY 12, 2024

Inevitably, that means a lot of Miller Lite and tequila shots. But the area has its own cocktail culture too, and that culture reflects the region’s sensibility: It’s tropically inclined and tiki-influenced, but sillier, more absurd, more ridiculous, more over-the-top.

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PubClub

APRIL 6, 2024

Hosted by Rustic Root, Swing Social and Tiki Annex, the street will be blocked off from Market Street to Island Avenue, from 2-5 p.m. But not just any cocktail party, it’s a block party cocktail party. It is the San Diego Cocktail Championship and it is taking place on Fifth Ave., in the Gaslamp Quarter on Sunday, April 28.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Margarita The Margarita is a beloved cocktail known for its vibrant and refreshing flavors — the perfect balance of tangy citrus, smooth tequila and a touch of sweetness. Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Margarita The Margarita is a beloved cocktail known for its vibrant and refreshing flavors — the perfect balance of tangy citrus, smooth tequila and a touch of sweetness. Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Supposedly all they had was gin, vermouth, bitters, maraschino liqueur, and lemon. ” We agree—the tiki-bar must-haves are indeed that! Tequila Sunrise The now classic combination of tequila, orange juice, and grenadine was perfected in Sausalito in the 1970s. Hence, the martini was born! Get the recipe.

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2025

Launched in the first few years of the cocktail renaissance, St-Germain was the worlds first commercial elderflower liqueur and one of the first high-quality, artisan liqueurs to hit the market in decades. There, the liqueur quickly became a steady fixture behind the bar. The timing couldnt have been better.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It’s great this time a year because the swapping of dry vermouth for sweet vermouth and the addition of Maraschino liqueur gives a bit of sweetness that is comforting, and can help get you through the cold winter months.” Jill Mott, director of wine, The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel , NYC “Tiki drinks are surprisingly great winter cocktails.

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VinePair

JULY 24, 2024

Along with Sunken Harbor Club , Paradise Lost represents the new generation of tropical bars in New York that take a novel approach to the category and dive deep into what’s possible in a tiki-style cocktail. Kitty threads this needle thanks to careful ingredient selection. Stir to combine and store in a resealable container in the fridge.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 25, 2024

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, NOSC showcased a live judging across all of its spirits categories, both domestic and international, including whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic. More than 439 registrants entered the competition, which were reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

” – Sailor Guevara Campaign Cooler 1 oz Astraea Ocean gin 1 oz Sorel liqueur 0.5 Porn Star Martini 1 1/2 oz vanilla vodka 1/2 oz passion fruit liqueur 1 oz passion fruit puree 1/2 oz lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup sparkling wine Shake all ingredients except the wine with ice, strain into a coupe. Top with sparkling wine.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The vodka -based drink also contains orange liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup. Though it’s rare that they follow the rest of Vic’s original recipe that included lime juice, orgeat syrup, orange liqueur, and mint, as many modern bars opt for a basic blend of orange juice and rum.

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VinePair

APRIL 22, 2024

The funky spirit works extremely well with the intense, tropical flavors in tiki-style cocktails and also makes for a great accompaniment to other strong beverages like amaro, Chartreuse , Aperol , and even mezcal. Sandhaus says yes. Baijiu needs to be discussed in the context of strong flavors in relation to other strong flavors,” he says.

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Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, the second year of the competition introduced a live judging across all classes of spirits, domestic and international — whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic – as well as a new category of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.

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Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, the second year of the competition introduced a live judging across all classes of spirits, domestic and international — whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic – as well as a new category of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Tequila Handsome Devil by Lady Madison at Le Mridien DC, The Madison Washington, D.C. Casamigos Tequila (preferably Reposado for added depth) oz. Add Casamigos Tequila and ice to the shaker, then shake vigorously until chilled. Tiki bitters round out this vibrant, spicy blend. Casamigos Blanco Tequila 0.75

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

UnderTow is a tiki bar with tropical drinks. Modeled after a 1920s train car, Platform 18 serves cocktails like The Gibson Girl (gin or vodka, dry vermouth, sake, orange bitters, and lemon oil) and 54th Street Club (popcorn-infused reposado tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, togarashi, and pandan).

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 5, 2025

Using vodka as a blank canvas, we combine it with passionfruit liqueur and our house-made nuoc cham syrup. Liqueur , Vodka Out Of Dipping Sauce Ingredients 1 oz. Liqueur , Vodka Out Of Dipping Sauce Ingredients 1 oz. Chinola Passionfruit Liqueur oz. Reposado Tequila 1 oz. Nuoc Cham Syrup* 1 oz. Lime Juice oz.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 2, 2025

Mezcal offers a rich and complex flavor profile that differentiates it from tequila. Tequila presents a bright, vibrant flavor profile drawn from the blue agave plant. Unaged tequila offers a crisp, clean taste with a natural sweetness and fruit notes. oz Desolas Mezcal 1 oz Elderflower liqueur 1 oz hot honey.5

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VinePair

MARCH 12, 2025

It depends on the type of drink, of course, but some of the most important ones include bitters, fresh citrus, sweetener, and style of modifier, such as liqueur or vermouth. If the whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, or tequila you are using is lacking in quality or flavor, the entire operation crumbles and your drink will be average at best.

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VinePair

MAY 15, 2025

However, considering the fact that the majority of these drinks are products of the 1930s and 40s tiki craze, its apparent that most tropical cocktails are largely founded on fantasy. The simple highball consists of tequila, lime juice, crme de cassis, and a splash of ginger beer, making it a refreshing respite from its rum-based cohorts.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Quite festive and a great bitters for whiskies, anjeo tequilas, dark rums and tiki inspired cocktails. Try these in your next original tiki rum based libation. GSN Rating: B+ Fuego Bitters – If you’re looking for a little extra heat in your tequila cocktail, these are excellent. Really well done.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Their take on the classic features the usual suspects — bourbon , sweet vermouth , Campari — plus two Japanese plum liqueurs. A savory and spiced take on a Manhattan, the drink’s fiery heat arrives from a combination of molé-infused tequila , bourbon, and ancho chili liqueur.

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VinePair

JUNE 5, 2025

While its name might evoke the bygone cocktails of the disco era, crme de cassis is a deep red liqueur capable of shining in a wide range of cocktails. Often confused with Chambord , which is made with black raspberries, crme de cassis is made by infusing crushed blackcurrants in a neutral liqueur.

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Moody Mixologist

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This Christmas Margarita puts a festive spin on the classic marg with the vibrant flavor and color of pomegranate and the rich, toasted flavor of reposado tequila. Christmas Margarita ingredients At its core, this is a pomegranate Margarita with the added depth of flavor you get from an aged tequila.

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VinePair

MAY 9, 2025

If youre looking for the best tequila in the city, youll find it here. Mariah notes their new cocktail menu will launch on May 15 featuring a fusion of traditional Mayan ingredients that meet colorful tiki-inspired classics and bring our tropical jungle to life. Hiatus Hotel Hiatus/Sielo rooftop pool bar.

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Cocktails with Suderman

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Most of the time, when we think of a cocktail, we think of a contrasting arc of differing spirits and ingredients—the whiskey/vermouth interplay of a Manhattan, the tequila/Cointreau/lime chord of a Margarita, even just the basic spirit/bitters/sugar trio of an Old Fashioned.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Bartenders in the industry often start with the classic recipe of tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, served in a salt-rimmed glass. Home bartenders might experiment with different types of tequila, infused syrups, or fresh fruit purees to develop a unique recipe.

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Cocktails with Suderman

APRIL 9, 2025

That particular bitter, neo-tiki cocktail is a showstopper on the first sip, thanks to the pineapple-and-Campari combo that holds it all together. Think of this as a Tommy’s Margarita (basically a Margarita that uses tequila, lime, and agave syrup but no orange liqueur) plus Cynar, pineapple juice, and a bit of salt and spice.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Quality glassware is crucial for serving various cocktails and liqueurs. For instance, a vintage-inspired bar might feature copper mugs for Moscow Mules and coupe glasses for fizz cocktails, while a tropical theme could showcase colorful margarita glasses and tiki mugs. For precise measurements, jiggers are indispensable.

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