Spiritz

AUGUST 12, 2024

Gone are the days when the bar was just a watering hole for those seeking alcoholic beverages. “There is also the virtual reality mixology experience, which is an immersive experience allowing interaction with virtual instructions and bartenders to learn the art of crafting cocktails,” he says.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Instead, we’re focusing on our very own bathtub gin ; honestly, it’s basically just infused vodka (not to be confused with flavored vodka). Well, for one, it’s fun to infuse alcohol. Top with vodka for your base alcohol. Step 5: Taste the infusion to check flavor. 375 ml of good-quality vodka (about 12.5

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Fat washing is a technique of using butter as a conduit to extract flavors from different spices or foods and infuse them into the spirit of your choice. We have two on the menu we are most proud of now which are “Laughing over Chocolate and Cigars”, our mezcal infused with Nutella, dried shiitake mushrooms, and espresso beans.

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Dry Atlas

MAY 29, 2024

Alcohol: a normalized depressant Although it is not new that alcohol is not the best for our bodies, it was almost odd how much we were in collective denial about how detrimental it is for us. I found myself in a less than ideal relationship with alcohol. Alcohol simply lost its luster. And it was certainly enlightening.

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

One thing everyone seems to agree on: No-/lo-alcohol drinks are here to stay. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ’ annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast cites the rise of Latin American spirits and liquors such as aguariente, singani and cocuy, served within craft cocktails or enjoyed on the rocks. “I

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Craft & Cocktails

JUNE 28, 2023

What is Fat-Washing Although it sounds like a peculiar was to an oil stain out of something, fat-washing is the technique of taking a fat and infusing a spirit or liquid. Fat-washing was first introduced to cocktails with a brown butter fat-washed rum by bartender Eben Freeman. More on the science of alcohol infusing here.

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Good Spirits News

MAY 24, 2024

Tea Infusion: A critical step in Silent Pool Gin’s creation, local floral botanicals are then steeped separately to extract delicate floral notes. Vapor Basket: Before distillation, a head basket is installed atop the pot still, allowing alcohol vapors to pass through the botanicals and enriching the gin’s complexity.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

No matter if you’re buying for cocktail lovers, professional bartenders, or cocktail novices, here’s our list of top gifts that are sure to please everyone. We even have a few recs for those who prefer their cocktail recipes sans alcohol. We love women in the bar and alcohol industry!)

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Dry Atlas

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Andrew Solis, Founder and CEO of Cut Above , shares his personal journey from a Saturday morning hangover to creating a line of non-alcoholic spirits. Reflecting on his desire for more optionality in drinking experiences, Andrew discusses the genesis of Cut Above, born from a need for non-alcoholic cocktails that don’t compromise on taste.

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The Liquor Thing

APRIL 18, 2020

Gin is a kind of distilled, colorless to a pale yellow and flavored alcoholic drink, made from distilled fermented grains and other botanicals, with a predominant juniper flavor, comes with a pine-like flavor. It has an ABV (Alcohol by Volume) percentage of 40-50%. It's been re-embraced as a cult and craft cocktail ingredient.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Barrel aging spirits and cocktails isn’t exactly cutting edge, but every time I see a barrel at a bar, I always have to ask…”What do you guys have in the barrel?” You can add a little oak aging to that really high-alcohol blanco tequila or create a batch of barrel aged Manhattans for your Super Bowl party.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

After over 200 years of crafting high-end cherry-infused liqueurs, Luxardo has become synonymous with the Maraschino cherry. Either way, there’s no denying that Luxardo has ingrained itself in modern cocktail culture with a single stone fruit. Luxardo was part of the craft cocktail revival in the U.S.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Some in the movement are using the spotlight to highlight Korea’s traditional drinks and drinking culture, incorporating unique Korean “sool” (alcoholic beverages) into their programs and emulating the atmosphere of Korea’s “pocha” or pubs. Moono also uses its cocktail menu as a platform to incorporate Korean flavors.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 24, 2024

In an era where social drinking norms are rapidly evolving, John Wiseman’s journey from cocktail enthusiast to the pioneer of Curious Elixirs offers a fascinating glimpse into the burgeoning world of non-alcoholic cocktails. They actually don’t even care that it’s non-alcoholic.” I was just testing it out.

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VinePair

APRIL 16, 2024

You don’t have to publish it in a book with the recipes for your house infusions, you just put it out there and it spreads like fire,” says Brandon Ravare, beverage manager at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. Liqueurs do have one advantage: alcohol. That changed as the cocktail renaissance grew along with the popularity of the Last Word.

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Cheers

JUNE 19, 2024

What began years ago as an increased interest in sophisticated wines, craft beer and American whiskey has now blossomed into a common consumer sentiment towards most alcohol categories. Craft Cocktails Among the lasting developments brought by the Covid-19 lockdowns is everybody’s home bar becoming so well stocked.

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