Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Pontiac—the Hong Kong bar with an all-female bar staff—stayed on-brand with rock-and-roll art, serving up their monster popular cocktail: the Hobnail (whiskey, ginger, lemon, Amaro, and bitters). It’s dark, sexy and nautical-themed with a serious tiki cocktail menu and Dave Muhlstein aka Captain Dave, a one-man-marvel behind the bar.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Bourbon, scotch, Canadian whisky, Irish whiskey , tequila , Cognac, and armagnac are by international agreement all made within a single country, and sometimes one area within a country. Photo by Richard Wadey Now compare rum to whiskey. Think of whiskey as the genus, and bourbon, rye, scotch, and so forth, as species.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Tiki Cocktail Book & Tiki Glasses Surprise your closest friends who are standing by you on your wedding day with some really cool cocktail recipes. Pair a set of hurricane glasses or tiki mugs with a tropical cocktail book for your own customized, fun gift box. Photo by Gianluca Riccio via www.unsplash.com 1.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Old Landmark Bourbon (four-year-old, 86 proof, from Illinois); and Macy’s “40” Whiskey (a blend containing 40 percent Kentucky juice, 86 proof). Stitzel-Weller whiskey — that same stuff that went into the now fetishized Pappy Van Winkle line — furnished innumerable private labels. Donovan knows of what he speaks.

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VinePair

MARCH 5, 2024

Every whiskey journey starts somewhere. While it’s possible to fall in love with whiskey through an advanced style like an aggressive rye or a heavily peated Scotch , it’s usually wiser to find a more approachable bottle to ease into the category. Giancarlo Fernandez, assistant manager, Unknown Caller , Chattanooga, Tenn. “If

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

The easiest cocktails to master, according to bartenders: Manhattan Cuba Libre Moscow Mule Daiquiri Vodka Martini Old Fashioned Whiskey Highball Honeysuckle Negroni Vodka Soda “The easiest drink to master, from my perspective, is the classic Manhattan. Two ounces whiskey , one ounce sweet vermouth , and two dashes aromatic bitters.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

For higher alcohol-content drinks, like tiki cocktails where the taste can make your mouth pucker, you’re going to need quicker-melting ice for appropriate drink dilution. True crushed ice/flake ice is saved for Mint Juleps , tiki drinks , or even house-twists like in Moscow Mules. Why would you want this?

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Cocktails: Sazerac , Vieux Carré , Pendennis Club, Improved Whiskey Cocktail Orange Bitters Orange bitters are made with orange peels, a base of alcohol or glycerin, and a blend of herbs and spices like cardamom, coriander, and anise. Bittermens ‘Elemakule Tiki Bitters are inspired by falernum, an essential component of many tropical drinks.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

The data may make the whiskey snob in your life roll their eyes, but it makes sense from a cocktail perspective. While tequilas rise in popularity grabs headlines and drives conversations, vodka remained the top-selling spirit in the U.S. in 2024, raking in $7.2 billion in revenue, according to the Distilled Spirits Council (DISCUS).

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VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

The American Whiskey section in most retailers will now have dedicated space for American Single Malts, and the designation brings recognition for producers and distillers at the top of their craft. Pecan orgeat, a bright splash of lemon, and a pinch of salt add to this tiki take on the whisky sour.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

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). Some famous examples of sours are the Whiskey Sour, Amaretto Sour , and basic Gin Sour. Here are the two best known tiki or tropical style gin cocktails today.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 25, 2024

Even when focusing purely on cocktails created with whiskey and bourbon, there is still much diversity to be found. This is evident in the recipes that Redemption Whiskey has concocted for National Cocktail Day (March 24th). All of these stunning cocktails make fine use of rye and bourbon from Redemption Whiskey.

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Cocktail Contessa

OCTOBER 15, 2022

The Maple Whiskey Sour puts a fall twist on the classic sour cocktail. Maple Whiskey Sour A rich sip of this bourbon sour embraces the flavors of fall without succumbing to the lure of pumpkin spice everything. But, not just any old version – the maple whiskey sour is a twist on a Boston whiskey sour.

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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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Drinkhacker

MARCH 17, 2024

Brighter notes of banana and coconut emerge from there, hinting at tiki, with chocolate leading to even more coffee on the finish — lightly touched with baking spices. On its own things are equally enjoyable, the coffee character again impossible to miss, with notes of vanilla and caramel giving it a hint of a dessert-like quality.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 20, 2025

Combine 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey in a mixing glass with oz bay leaf simple syrup and 2-4 dashes of bitters of your choice. Tropical or tiki-style bitters are a nice choice as are citrus bitters like orange, lemon, or grapefruit. Fill the mixing glass with ice and stir until very cold, about 30 seconds.

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VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

The basic cocktail was originally made with whiskey , but gin took its place about 10 years after the drink’s creation. See Recipe The Best Whiskey Highballs for Summer The Whiskey Highball It doesn’t get much simpler than this. Feel free to use whichever whiskey you prefer — enjoyment is the key here.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JULY 31, 2024

It’s delicious in a whiskey/rum Old Fashioned , taking the stirred-and-boozy drink format in a summery, tiki-esque direction. Indeed, quite a few tiki drinks, including the Planter’s Punch , are fundamentally just Daiquiris with a little something extra — a spice element, a fruit note, or perhaps an unusual syrup.

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Bartender.com

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Link: [link] Yarai Rocks Glasses Best For: Whiskey & Short Cocktails Price: $48.95 (Set of 6) If you’re looking for durable and stackable glassware, the Yarai Rocks Glasses are an excellent choice, especially for serving whiskey on the rocks or any short cocktail like an Old Fashioned or Negroni.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Smoked Rosemary Cocktail Ingredients: 1 oz Peaty Scotch 1 oz Rye Whiskey 1/2 oz Demerara Syrup 2 dashes of Aromatic Bitters 1 sprig of Rosemary Directions: Torch rosemary until smoking , and flip a rocks glass over it, trapping the smoke. Build all other ingredients into a mixing glass with ice, and stir until mixed and chilled.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Whether you’re making a spirit-forward Old Fashioned that calls for a high-proof whiskey or you want a lighter, fruitier style for your highball, there’s a bottle below that will complement any mood. Bulleit plays well with many ingredients to be the perfect bourbon for your next Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or bourbon Whiskey Smash.” —Jay

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PubClub

AUGUST 14, 2024

Downtown, you may not think a whiskey bar would spend a lot of effort on rum but The Whiskey House has the Pauline with rum, lemon, simple syrup, absinthe, and orange bitters ($16). The Whiskey House also has one of the best Happy H0urs in the area, which is every day from 4-7 and includes a tall draft beer for $5.

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

It was the height of the jet age as well, and tiki culture was soaring. The ’70s were when we fully transitioned into the industrialization of alcohol production,” agrees Chad Hauge, co-owner of Common Good Cocktail House and private whiskey bar Subourbon in Chicago’s west suburbs.

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PubClub

AUGUST 15, 2024

Deliberately Desserted” selections include crème brûlée, pay de queso and the chef’s gelato. Slowly has a wide variety of tempting cocktails.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A bottle of Baileys and Astral Tequila on the PubClub.com tiki bar. Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey .5 Photo: PubClub.com Holiday cocktails fit the season like Santa and his elves. With this in mind, here are fun and fetival holiday recipes for cocktals by DIEGO featuring Bailey’s (mmmm; nice and warm drinks!),

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PubClub

JUNE 12, 2024

Duke’s on Sunday and the fun bars along Waikiki Beach are explored here, including this great tiki dive bar. PubClubette Ashley hangs out in the VIP section of the world-famous live music Sunset Strip bar, the Whiskey-A-Go-Go. Henry Kapono’s band provides the background music on Sundays. Photo: PubClub.com • Honolulu.

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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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Advanced Mixology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

For more depth, add rye whiskey or cognac and a few dashes of Peychaud's bitters, known for their spicy profile. Whether going for a more straightforward frozen blend or a complex tiki drink, pairing Absinthe with tropical juices and syrups allows for creative possibilities, satisfying cravings for a fun fruity cocktail with an herbal twist.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

” We agree—the tiki-bar must-haves are indeed that! Gold Rush A Gold Rush is a more flavorful variation of a whiskey sour, in which honey is substituted for simple syrup. After his Tahitian friend tasted his blend of Jamaican rum, triple sec, lime juice, and orgeat syrup, he exclaimed ““Maita’i roa e!“ Get the recipe.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters. It harmoniously blends the warmth of whiskey with the complexity of sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters offer a hint of bitterness. It offers a delightful contrast of tartness and sweetness.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters. It harmoniously blends the warmth of whiskey with the complexity of sweet vermouth, and aromatic bitters offer a hint of bitterness. It offers a delightful contrast of tartness and sweetness.

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Mix That Drink

MAY 31, 2024

You don't often hear about the Honolulu Cooler these days. But if you like pineapple, lime, and peach, this is one cocktail you definitely need to try.

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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

I posit that rum could be a great substitute for American whiskey , which, let’s face it, is seeing lower quality, and lower age statements for higher prices year after year while rum offers richness and complexity along with tremendous value. It’s a great combination of flavors that will appeal to a large audience.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

To discover how to seize orgeat’s full potential, we consulted with Stefan Was, owner of Cleveland’s Porco Lounge & Tiki Room. Despite orgeat’s established place in tiki culture, Was points out that orgeat doesn’t have to be restricted to rum-based cocktails. Add almonds, and you’ve got a cake right there.”

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 14, 2024

Whiskey drinkers of course find themselves looking for their go to options & Dewars has had a long history of being a lot of people’s choice for “daily drink”. If you’re an experienced whiskey drinker, pour yourself a glass neat with a soda back. Usually in the public scotch is the celebratory option to enjoy.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Next up to make use of these unique barrels is Ireland’s Teeling , which has put its latest ultra-limited release, which starts with single malt whiskey distilled in 1990, into these casks for a spell (time undetermined). That said, I’m saddened yet duty-bound to report that the price on this whiskey is equal to its character.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Bitters and liquor can raise the temperature just as much as a glass of hot water and whiskey.” Jill Mott, director of wine, The Carlyle, a Rosewood Hotel , NYC “Tiki drinks are surprisingly great winter cocktails. ” —Martin Fernandez, bar manager Rochambeau , Boston “Not a cocktail, but a spirit: rum.

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