VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Either way, there’s no denying that Luxardo has ingrained itself in modern cocktail culture with a single stone fruit. The process starts with the harvest of the marasca cherries, which are immediately put in an alcoholic infusion in larch wood vats along with leaves and branches from the same trees for up to three years.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI This herbal liqueur brings an earthy note to cocktails that isn’t easily replicated, and it comes in two versions, detailed below– one with a light olive color (Green) and one with a bright yellow hue (Yellow). More on that in a minute.)

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In recent years, Americans have demonstrated a particular interest in one aspect of Japanese culture that was previously relatively overlooked: alcohol. As craft cocktails push the boundaries of what bars can do, bartenders have been able to use Midori in unprecedented ways. The color is a bonus.”

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

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. This in turn carries over to bars like Hauge’s, where customers new to craft cocktails assume they run saccharine.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Ticking All the Craft Boxes Part of craft vodka’s current dynamism comes thanks to a change in the law. Until 2020, vodka was legally required to be “without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color” by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, but that language has since been dropped from the regulations.

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VinePair

APRIL 16, 2024

Liqueurs do have one advantage: alcohol. The drying aspect that alcohol brings allows for more complexity and depth in drink construction. At first only Luxardo was available,” says Max Seaman, sommelier at Republique in Los Angeles and former longtime manager of iconic craft cocktail bar The Varnish.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

There are spirits and then theres spirit, and El Guapo embodies bothin no small part because the leader of the brand, Christa Cotton, came of age in a craft cocktail culture ripe with creativity. All of their products are alcohol free. Their labels are made from recycled craft paper.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Nathan Oliver, beverage director, The Benjamin Hollywood , Los Angeles I think shots are great for camaraderie’s sake but I also think there is a want or a need to cool down the alcohol intake. However, with the renaissance of modern cocktail culture, bars have been tasked with bringing creativity to the cocktail world.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Rise of Functional Cocktail Culture The functional cocktail movement is not merely a passing fad, but rather a fundamental shift in how we approach alcohol consumption. Teas: Herbal, green, and black teas can serve as excellent non-alcoholic bases, contributing their own health-promoting compounds.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Rise of Functional Cocktail Culture The functional cocktail movement is not merely a passing fad, but rather a fundamental shift in how we approach alcohol consumption. Teas: Herbal, green, and black teas can serve as excellent non-alcoholic bases, contributing their own health-promoting compounds.

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Mixologists

MARCH 13, 2025

The clinking of ice, the aromatic swirl of coffee, and the vibrant hues of a well-crafted cocktail – these are the hallmarks of a delightful mixology experience. Join us on a journey to redefine cocktail culture, proving that indulgence and environmental responsibility can coexist harmoniously. Absolutely! "Zero-Waste

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

Old Tom Gin: A slightly sweeter style of gin, historically popular in the 18th century and experiencing a resurgence in the craft cocktail scene. Navy Strength Gin: Bottled at a higher alcohol percentage (typically 57% ABV), these gins boast a more intense flavor profile where the botanicals are more concentrated.

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

Old Tom Gin: A slightly sweeter style of gin, historically popular in the 18th century and experiencing a resurgence in the craft cocktail scene. Navy Strength Gin: Bottled at a higher alcohol percentage (typically 57% ABV), these gins boast a more intense flavor profile where the botanicals are more concentrated.

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