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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. I think Apple Brandy is very underrated and pairs perfectly with the Bourbon in this drink. Apple Brandy Preparation Add all ingredients into a small tin.

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13 to Try: Vermouths

Imbibe Magazine

While every category of spirit and aperitif wine has grown and evolved in the past two decades, vermouth has shown a surprising stylistic shift. Or mix it with London dry gin in a 50:50 Martini that’ll give you fresh appreciation for what vermouth can bring to the classic cocktail. Vermouth came into fine focus in that conversation.

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12 Days of Christmas Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree Gin , Liqueur A Partridge in a Pear Tree Ingredients 2 oz - Gin 1 oz - Pear Nectar.5oz The effervescence from the club soda gives the cocktail a lively and refreshing character, making it perfect for sipping on a warm day or as a delightful aperitif. 5oz - Elderflower Liqueur.5oz

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The 7 Best Liqueurs to Gift This Holiday (2023)

VinePair

They make great digestifs, aperitifs, and low-ABV shots, and they can take cocktails from so-so to phenomenal. Its experimentation knows no bounds, boasting a vast selection of spirits and liqueurs like California Shochu, Dry Rye Reposado Gin, Green Chile Vodka, and this Spiced Pear Liqueur.

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French 75 Cocktail - Drink Kicks Like WWI Artillery Gun

Barina Craft

Some mixologists suggest that the French 75 was first made with brandy, not gin, which would certainly be more in line with the tastes of the French. 3 His recipe called for Gordon water (London dry gin), lemon juice, powdered sugar and cracked ice in a tall glass topped with champagne. 1 See recipe below. 2 1927 - Judge Jr.

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The Top 10 Summer Cocktails of All Time

Drinkhacker

He devised the cocktail to accompany shellfish, with a gin-based spirit mixed with fruits and spices. Gin and Tonic A drink so straightforward that its name almost entirely contains its full recipe, the classic gin and tonic is about as clean and refreshing as a summer cocktail can get. RS Gin and Tonic 2 oz.

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Sherry Cocktails – Lower Your ABV

The Whisky Exchange

Sherry in particular, with its flavour enhancing powers of umami, makes a great stand-in for gin or whisky. Try subbing 50ml of dry manzanilla for the London dry in your Negroni and you’ll have a great aperitif that’s easier on your head than the original. Bamboo Fills a Martini-shaped hole without the large helping of gin.