Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The first indication of wine appears in 5,000 BCE, and the word “aperitif” first shows up in writing in the 5th century CE. The distillation of medicinal liqueurs, emergence of punch and bitters, and commercialization of vermouth followed from 1500 CE to 1796 CE. By 1806, the word “cocktail” appeared in print.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

The elusive French liqueur is extremely difficult to find at the moment, requiring quite the treasure hunt through various liquor stores. So what are you to do when your favorite cocktail calls for Chartreuse, but there’s none to be found? Copyright A Bar Above What is Chartreuse? More on that in a minute.)

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

A trip to London means plenty of time in pubs, but like any big city, London has a thriving cocktail culture, too. A recent visit here took me to two upscale cocktail bars to sample the city’s latest in drinkdom. Read on for the boozy details on Christina’s Shoreditch and Scarfes Bar.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Like amaro , it was originally touted for its supposed medicinal benefits before it became a popular aperitif, often served as a standalone sipper with the occasional citrus twist. Then, it got adopted by early cocktail culture in the late 1800s, where it has remained ever since.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

With a little citrus and egg white, it turns into a decadent and cloud-like aperitif or digestive treat. However, with the renaissance of modern cocktail culture, bars have been tasked with bringing creativity to the cocktail world. No, this does not taste like an M&M candy.

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