Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Exhibit A: Cocchi Americano, an aperitif wine from Italy (actually, two aperitif wines—a bianco and a rosa). Is it a classic aperitif highball made with Campari, vermouth, and soda water? Cocchi Americano fits under that last definition. London dry gin 3/4 oz. Shared names can sow confusion, as can shared intent.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

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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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

Like the events which gave gin the nickname “mother’s ruin” in the mid-1700s London, absinthe’s reputation was tarnished by unscrupulous profiteers who made cheap, adulterated, and dangerous imitations, marketed primarily to poor alcoholics. Earning the trust of the TTB required months of discussions.

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Nowadays — thanks in large part to Aperol’s masterful marketing plan and in smaller part to Jennifer Coolidge and the rest of the “White Lotus” gang — the Spritz has exploded, along with its real definition. Depending what bartender you’re ordering from, it might have kombucha! I’m not mad at that.”

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

We ranked and argued and analyzed, and after a little math came up with what is obviously the most definitive list of summer cocktailing ever published. He devised the cocktail to accompany shellfish, with a gin-based spirit mixed with fruits and spices. RS Gin and Tonic 2 oz. white rum (or substitute gin) 1 oz.

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Simple Syrup Gin Rum Tequila 94

Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

Emerging Trends Minimalist cocktails are definitely redefining the balance between quality and quantity in today’s bar scene with emphasis on the importance of high quality ingredients and precise techniques over the complexity of numerous components. One exemplary creation is the ricotta fat-wash martini.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 24, 2024

Non-alcoholic spirits are distilled beverages that emulate the flavor profiles of traditional spirits like gin and whiskey, but without the alcohol content. Types of non-alcoholic spirits Gin Non-alcoholic gin captures the botanical-rich essence for which traditional gin is renowned. What is a non-alcoholic spirit?

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