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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2024: The Second Golden Age of the American Cocktail with Dale DeGroff and Ted Breaux

Chilled Magazine

The pair discussed the history of the American cocktail and how major U.S. events helped to shape the cocktails of today. The first indication of wine appears in 5,000 BCE, and the word “aperitif” first shows up in writing in the 5th century CE. By 1806, the word “cocktail” appeared in print. and abroad was around 1914.

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The Chartreuse Shortage: Finding The Perfect Chartreuse Substitute

A Bar Above

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

VinePair

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. Lately, weve noticed that people are moving away from the tough, straight liquor shots.