Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Gin is one of the most popular spirits and one of the most common liquors used in cocktails. From Prohibition era classics like the Bees Knees to the iconic Martini or the eternally refreshing Gin and Tonic , theres a gin cocktail for just about everyone. What is gin? Most gins are around 40% alcohol by volume.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 14, 2024

The left-most cocktail is A Smokeshow, a Martini that packs a spicy punch including Los Vecinos Mezcal, Cardenxe Sotol, Genepy, Lime Leaf Aperitif, Grapefruit Bitters, and Calabrian Chili. The middle Martini features the Mezu-Mezu featuring Navy Strength Gin, Quinquina, and a Spanish Olive.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

This sophisticated mix of gin, Campari, Cointreau, and dry vermouth pays tribute to Lucien Gaudin, a legendary French fencer and Olympiad gold medalist. Another close relative is the Boulevardier, which swaps gin for bourbon, offering a richer, warmer twist on the Negroni’s composition. Campari ½ oz. Cointreau ½ oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

And Martini lovers at Shinji’s Bar in Manhattan’s Flatiron District will get to enjoy a New York-focused version of its Honeypenny, featuring beeswax-washed vodka, a house-made aperitif with golden raisins and honey, mead, and gins. Left to right: The Portrait Bar’s Mapo District.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Rum , Vermouth Diplomatico Rum Blood Moon Negroni Ingredients 1 Part Diplomatico Mantuano 1 Part Sweet Vermouth 1 Part Bitter Italian Aperitif Grapefruit Peel Preparation Add ingredients into an ice filled mixing glass and stir to combine/chill. Gin Graveyard Smash Ingredients 2 oz. Empress 1908 Cucumber Lemon Gin ¾ oz.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. But based on the number of new craft gins and unique expressions hitting the market, and a few key gin acquisitions from major spirits players, the U.S. is warming to gin once again — for real this time.

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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

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Empress 1908 Elderflower Pink Gin A cocktail that smells like a fresh bouquet of roses? Empress 1908 Elderflower Pink Gin stuns with its ruby color and delicate floral aromas, taking the senses to a serene rose garden blooming bright in late Spring. Gordon’s Premium Pink Gin Pink martinis, anyone? So, who needs roses?

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Ritual Aperitif Alternative (or San Pellegrino Aranciata) 2 oz. Ritual Gin Alternative (optional) 1 oz. Add lemon, honey, (and gin alternative) in a shaker, add ice, and shake until chilled. Add ingredients in a shaker, add ice, and shake. Strain liquid into a Coupe glass and garnish with edible flowers. 1/2 tsp) 1 oz.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The classic recipe includes gin, honey, and lemon. Dekos mixologists elevated this cocktail by adding gin and juniper oil, organic wildflower honey syrup, clarified lemon juice, and organic yuzu and Meyer lemon zest. Thoughts on the complete line follow. This cocktail is as good as any quality bar would make.

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 23, 2024

I had the bones for a Rum Martinez on the menu and came across this great French Melon Aperitif from Aelred. Ford’s Gin + Melon worked so well together that’s what we settled on. Melon Martinez started in my notes originally as “Fruit Martini.” It didn’t take long to put the pieces together.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

But in the late 19th century, when this European import encountered gin and whiskey in American bars, it not only made vermouth a cocktail staple but also spurred a level of innovation that still resonates today. Moi Cocktail A piney juniper-forward gin adds a bright pop to vermouth and crème de cassis.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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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BarLifeUK

MAY 29, 2024

In your glass you’ll find something akin to a Gimlet (gin and cordial, in essence) but with much more complexity and profound rhubarb notes. March calls simply for Harrogate based Slingsby Rhubarb gin and a homemade asparagus cordial, inspired by one of the few harvest bounties you can find in Yorkshire in the earliest doors of spring.

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Hilton also offers 21 alcohol-free replacement brands covering imported beer, craft beer, sparkling and still wine, tequila, bourbon/whiskey, rum, gin and even cordial, aperitif and vermouth categories. “We The Margarita Royale, created in collaboration with New York cocktail bar Dante.

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BarLifeUK

MAY 28, 2024

Garnish: Saffron Honey Paint Third Place: Miley Anekin Kendrick, Tiki Hideaway, Leeds Don’t Beesou Serious, Honey 35ml Beesou 25ml Jasmine infused Gin 25ml Sake Barspoon Strawberry Syrup 5 Drops of Saline Method: Stir over ice and strain into a frozen Nik n Nora.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Typically, they lean very sweet or sour, or both, and we decided to take it in the direction of our other signature martinis that tend to be more aperitif-focused while still keeping those essential notes of fresh sweet and sour granny smith apple.” – Renato Tonnelli Photo by Dante NYC Gin , Liqueur , Sherry , Vodka Dante’s Appletini by Beverage (..)

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Spiritz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Ritual brand’s award-winning portfolio contains alternatives to whiskey, tequila, gin, rum and aperitif, which can all be substituted one-to-one with traditional spirits to create non-alc versions of well-known recipes, enabling the brand to participate credibly in top cocktail serves and occasions.

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Carb loading on Giorgio Bargiani’s Martini sauce pizza, checking out The Cultural Exchange Series at Viajante87 and stocking up on the new Compass Box Hedonism just a few of the things we’re looking forward to in the coming week NEW TASTES The only thing better than a gin Martini with a pizza is a pizza with a Gin Martini Sauce topping.

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Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Penrhos Spirits, the family-run artisan gin brand from Herefordshire, is proud to announce this week the launch of two new limited edition gin liqueurs. The liqueurs can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, as an aperitif, in prosecco or champagne, or even as the base of a fruity cocktail.

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Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Poli Negroni is obtained with a balanced blend of Gran Bassano Rosso vermouth, Marconi 42 gin and Super Taurus bitter. Poli Negroni is a perfect aperitif, ready to be served in a tumbler, with ice and an orange zest. GSN’s Remarks: This is a very bitter Negroni that will appeal to those who like pushing the envelope.

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Cheers

JULY 31, 2024

Aperitivos (or aperitifs in France) are the subcategory names attributed to the bitter, crimson-hued pre-dinner liqueur, according to Provi. Then, a bartender in Milan made a mistake — instead of adding gin to the Negroni, they added a splash of prosecco,” says Gallo. This became known as the Negroni cocktail.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Gin Monday Gin I have tried so many gin alternatives… I hated gin as a drinker, but as a sober mom, a quality G&T tastes like cheating in the best way possible. Monday Gin tastes like gin. If you’re looking for something smokier – alla Mezcal – then I recommend Monday’s Mezcal alternative. Grab Monday.

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Conversely, Tigra mixes the lively laneway cultures of Barcelona and Tokyo, creating a spot for daily aperitifs and tasty snacks. Enjoy these alongside an aperitif or explore the extensive wine list featuring over 20 varieties by the glass, showcasing both innovative newcomers and established favourites.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Gin, celebrated for its aromatic blend of juniper berries and botanicals, has long held a revered place in the world of spirits. But, as the non-alcoholic movement continues to grow, a new wave of non-alc gins has emerged, promising the familiar flavors without the alcohol. Soon, the gin craze began. What is non-alcoholic gin?

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The conglomerate had already owned a minority stake in the non-alc label — which includes whiskey , tequila , gin , rum , and an aperitif — though full ownership poses interesting questions. Last week, Diageo announced that it had acquired Ritual Zero Proof, the top-selling non-alcoholic spirits brand in the United States.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Ritual Zero Proof’s portfolio includes a non-alcoholic whiskey , tequila , gin , rum , and aperitif. Since its founding in 2019, the Chicago-based brand has grown to be the No. 1 non-alcoholic spirits brand in the U.S.,

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

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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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

Once restricted to a handful of botanical waters, alcohol-free options have expanded to include ready-to-drink (RTD) mocktails in large and small formats, convincing base “spirits” that mimic the profiles of traditional whiskey, gin, and apéritivos, and party-friendly formulas that offer a different kind of buzz. Price: $30 / 25.4

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Today, the brand’s portfolio contains alternatives to whiskey, tequila, gin, rum and aperitif, which can all be substituted one-to-one with traditional spirits to create non-alc versions of well-known recipes. “Ritual brings this mission to life, and Diageo understood that from the get-go.

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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Bobbie’s French Martini Martinis are a big focus on the drinks list, alongside some twists on classics and aperitifs. You can try the signature Bobbie’s Martini (Dolin Blanc, Mancino Dry, Hickson Rd Gin, clarified green apple, pickled onion), Tuxedo No.3

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

ounces Gin 1 ounce Sweet Vermouth.75 75 ounce London Dry Gin.75 ounces Gin.5 Delicious Cocktails with Green Chartreuse: Copyright A Bar Above Bijou 1.5 75 ounce Green Chartreuse 2 dashes Orange Bitters Garnish: Cocktail Cherry Directions : Stir all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

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VinePair

MAY 2, 2024

This includes the fan-favorite Framboise Colada, a rose-hued drink that replaces the rum in a classic Piña Colada with a raspberry eau de vie and aperitif. The Yellow Cocktail ( gin , yellow Chartreuse , genepy, Suze , lemon) and Bête Noir (cold brew, amaro, tequila , honey) resonate with the work’s warm colors. “I

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VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The program’s take on the famously arduous Ramos Gin Fizz employs liquid-nitrogen-flash-frozen whipped cream to save head bartender Danny Reylock precious minutes and arm strength, cutting the drink’s shaking time from minutes to just seconds.

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Cocktails with Suderman

AUGUST 30, 2024

Two of the easiest, tastiest in the cocktail canon are the Gin & Tonic and the Negroni. — bookends the summer, a nod back to the Gin & Tonic we started with. Subscribe now It’s Not a Gin & Tonic. It’s a Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari & Tonic. That extends to cocktails, too.

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Medium of Mixology

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

This is both a liqueur drink and a gin drink depending on how you decide to categorize it. For my party I’m considering the gin cocktail, even though the Aperol is really the star and main flavor throughout. Therefore I found myself looking to take the base recipe and replace the fancy sparkling wine for a more common ingredient.

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