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In the Limelight: Apple

Chilled Magazine

The smooth and flavorful sipper is a true comfort cocktail, combining Angel’s Envy Rye, Apple Brandy, Apple Cider, House-made Cranberry Shrub, Apple and Pimento Bitters, and Honey. “Originally born on the West Coast, the Appletini left a huge mark in the Northeast, especially in New York City, a.k.a. The Big Apple.’ Lemon Juice.5 Honey Syrup.5

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14 things we discovered at Flauer Alassio 2025

The Cocktail Lovers

Sometimes bitter, sometimes sour, one reminiscent of lemon, another of orange. Evening by the sea, Twenty7 Bar and three cooling cocktails Over at Twenty7 Bar we met head bartender Renato Motta who told us about the three cocktails he had created to celebrate Flauer Alissio. Guided by them we sampled a wide variety of begonias.

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Meet the National Finalists for the VinePair x Elijah Craig Old Fashioned Cocktail Contest

VinePair

That was a really great time to enter the craft scene, and Ill never forget those first few years of reading books recommended by peers and bosses, watching countless hours of Tales of the Cocktail seminars, and getting familiar with aperitifs, amari, and liqueurs, he recalls. Falernum and mole bitters provide a backbone of subtle spice.

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Gin Trends in 2024

Cheers

The addition of plum wine adds depth and richness, while cherry bitters provide a delightful finishing touch,” Ansaldi says. The bar’s Fleur de Lis cocktail (shown atop) “is a light and refreshing aperitif that combines the crispness of Bombay Sapphire gin with the delicate sweetness of elderflower,” he adds.

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We Asked 22 Bartenders: What’s the Best New Spirit You’ve Added to Your Bar?

VinePair

George’s Valley Gin Empirical Spirits Doritos Nacho Cheese Banhez Destilados de Fruta BroVo Spirits Uncharted Rhapsody American Forest Liqueur Bitter Journey Bing Zhou Mijenta Cristalino Avallen Calvados “The best newly released spirit we’ve added to our bar is Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin. Evan Flynn, head bartender, Death and Co.

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We Asked 18 Bartenders: What’s the Trendiest Shot to Order Right Now? (2025)

VinePair

This is a delicious combination of sweet, smoky, herbaceous, and bitter goodness. It really works well chilled but it’s also just served neat depending on the bartender. With a little citrus and egg white, it turns into a decadent and cloud-like aperitif or digestive treat. Like us bartenders always say, bitter is better.”