VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” Bitters themselves have evolved, too. Regans’ Orange Bitters No.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

He transitioned to fine dining in 2012 at Brennan’s. The bar’s preferred spirits include brandy, rye, rum, gin, and amaro, often enhanced by absinthe, saline, Peychaud’s bitters, or orange blossom water, lending more depth and complexity to their menu.

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VinePair

JUNE 14, 2024

See Recipe The Piña Verde Created by Erick Castro at San Diego’s Polite Provisions in 2012, the Piña Verde gives the standard Piña Colada a verdant twist. Dating back to the early 1900s, the cocktail combines equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Chartreuse for a less bitter spin on the classic.

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VinePair

MAY 21, 2024

The Green Giant was created by former head bartender Tom Macy in 2012. But just as popular — though not as publicized — is the Whiskey Business, a Whiskey Sour made with rye, Ancho Reyes chili liqueur, lemon, cinnamon, and bitters. This delightful rum sour is enhanced by touches of Lillet Blanc and orange marmalade.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

With its Campari-stained pineapple wedge, bird’s plumage pineapple frond, and maraschino cherry, it all calls back to the color of the dark, funky rums found inside. The original calls for aged Haitian rum, mezcal, Pedro Ximinez sherry, Angostura bitters, and both an orange and lime twist as garnish.

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Tinctures Rum Bartender Bartending 67

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Ferrari Bitter Campari and Fernet-Branca co-star in this Italian-inspired shooter named for the country’s luxury car. Popularized by mixologist Robert Krueger at NYC cocktail bar Employees Only in 2012, the 50/50 combination of mezcal and Amaro Montenegro is a widespread bartender’s handshake.

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

Single Cask Nation 12 Year WhistlePig Rum & Vermouth Finish, 2020 Bottling (Undisclosed source, bottled by Single Cask Nation via WhistlePig): “Bottled at 100 proof, this single cask selection by independent bottlers, Single Cask Nation, is unlike any other WhistlePig I have had. Bottled in 2006. Very sweet. But I love it.

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