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. This amazing liqueur reportedly boasts a secret recipe of 130 ingredients that offers a complex flavor profile of bittersweet earthiness, floral elements, herbal notes, and lemon.

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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Vodka Substitutes Damrak Virgin 00 Seedlip Garden Anything Amethyst Ritual Zero Proof Gin Alternative People are always asking me for an alternative vodka! To those people, I ask: “what is that you like/liked about vodka?” Because vodka doesn’t taste “good.” It tastes like – alcohol. I grew into them.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Spirit-forward gin cocktails Spirit-forward gin cocktails are those that feature liquor, liqueurs, and other alcoholic ingredients as the primary ingredients. Vesper Martini (gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc) Like the classic Martini, the Vesper features a mix of gin and a wine-based modifier. Get the Classic Gin Martini recipe.

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Good Spirits News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

GSN’s Remarks: We are always on the lookout for new and unusual spirits and liqueurs, and this one really intrigued us. This is a wonderful liquor to pair with a heavier meal in place of a vodka, but also it is a great aperitif to begin a meal. It’s refreshingly different and appealing for all the right reasons.

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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. Priced at $14, it’s made with Harahorn botanical gin, wine-based Pasubio Amaro and a touch of elderberry liqueur, and served “down” in a smoked-pine scented rocks glass.

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Bar Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

High-end Nikkei hotspot Bamboo Mat Stratford has teamed up with Khoosh – the exotic orange bitter liqueur – to create a selection of unique seasonal cocktails for guests to enjoy this summer.

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VinePair

JULY 1, 2024

Its build has been muddled through alterations like swapping low-proof liqueurs for higher-proof spirits or cutting the soda water altogether. Others build the drink around the modern Italian style of Spritz featuring Prosecco , a bittering liqueur, and soda water, with many using Aperol’s classic 3-2-1 ratio as a guide. Beer, even!

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Advanced Mixology

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Then Came Vodka By the mid-20th century, vodka martinis became just as popular as the gin version. Vodka gave the martini a cleaner, more neutral taste, making it appealing to those who found gin too herbal or intense. It also opened the door for flavored variations since vodka mixes easily with different ingredients.

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PubClub

MAY 21, 2024

This hotspot, sister restaurant to Miss B’s, will also feature its very own Stars and Spritz with blood orange aperitif and soda. Food specials include Spiked Strawberry Shortcake and Honey Chili Glazed Pork Ribs with smoked bratwurst, baked beans, cornbread and coleslaw. Reservations can be made here. Reservations can be made here.

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Barina Craft

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The lone combination of Spanish and Italian fortified wines makes for a nice low alcohol aperitif to stimulate your appetite before pairing with dinner, but doesn’t exactly match any man cave expectations you might have had for a drink called Adonis. Mr. New Yorker - gin, dry sherry, dry vermouth and orange liqueur.

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Bar Magazine

JULY 16, 2024

rum, Del Maguey Vida mezcal, cascara (coffee shell) vermouth, chamomile liqueur, espresso and coconut horchata foam. Upstairs, visitors will be able to enjoy a range of aperitivo-style cocktails at the ground-floor Bamboo Bar – an ode to the classic ‘Bamboo’ aperitif.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 13, 2024

It also allows creating homemade cordials and liqueurs at controlled temperature and in lesser time. Thus, Polka Girl is a cocktail that contains vodka, orange juice and Galliano. Sous vide does not alter the f lavours of delicate ingredients like thyme, sage, turmeric, etc. One exemplary creation is the ricotta fat-wash martini.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice. It is a harmonious blend of gin or vodka and dry vermouth, resulting in a crisp and clean taste. Combine 4 ounces of gin or vodka and 1 ounce of dry vermouth in a glass with ice.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice. It is a harmonious blend of gin or vodka and dry vermouth, resulting in a crisp and clean taste. Combine 4 ounces of gin or vodka and 1 ounce of dry vermouth in a glass with ice.

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VinePair

MARCH 31, 2024

When I sat down before Kayama last month, he was well-prepared for my arrival, and to tell the story behind his “Fresh Campari”, a seven-year old viral curiosity that requires more than a dozen ingredients including angelica and calamus roots, licorice, cinnamon, grapefruit juice, and vodka.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

It can range from light and crisp to rich and full-bodied and is typically enjoyed as an aperitif. Mix together 1 ounce of tequila, 1 ounce of pear liqueur, and 1 ounce of Manzanilla sherry. ounces of Pedro Ximénez sherry, 1 ounce of vodka, 0.5 ounces of orange liqueur in a shaker with ice. ounces of lime juice, and 0.25

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

It can range from light and crisp to rich and full-bodied and is typically enjoyed as an aperitif. Mix together 1 ounce of tequila, 1 ounce of pear liqueur, and 1 ounce of Manzanilla sherry. ounces of Pedro Ximénez sherry, 1 ounce of vodka, 0.5 ounces of orange liqueur in a shaker with ice. ounces of lime juice, and 0.25

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Barina Craft

MARCH 28, 2023

Recipe Variations To The French 75 Cocktail French 76 - substitute vodka for gin, some French 74 versions call for OJ too. French 77 - elderflower liqueur blossoms flavor into the bubbly. French 79 - grapefruit infused gin, elderflower liqueur & rhubarb bitters. Top with champagne and garnish with a twist of lemon peel.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early. It inspired the creation of the Brooklyn , a variation featuring rye, dry vermouth, Maraschino liqueur, and Amer Picon. And for those who prefer theirs with vodka , we’ve got you covered.

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Good Spirits News

JANUARY 16, 2025

For example, simply switching vodka out for Ncnean Organic in an Espresso Martini; one, creates a phenomenally tasty beverage, and an option that guests will both remember and enjoy. A perfect aperitif for colder months, bringing warm, bittersweet flavours in a bright and refreshing format.

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Casual Mixologist

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Though the winter weather outside may be frightful, youre a sip away from summer with the bright, fresh flavor of a limoncello aperitif. Whether youre popping the top of one of the many celebrated brands of limoncello or brewing up your own, this excellent liqueur is one to savor. with a bottle of premium vodka (750 ml).

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Spirits: Vodka: Tito's Handmade Vodka Gin: Tanqueray Gin Rum: Bacardi Superior Whiskey (Bourbon and Rye): Bulleit Bourbon, Rittenhouse Rye Brandy: Hennessy VS Liqueurs and Aperitifs: Amaretto Disaronno, Cranberry Liqueur (e.g., Patron Silver), 1 oz cranberry liqueur, 0.75 oz orange liqueur (e.g.,

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Essential Spirits: Vodka, gin, rum, and tequila – consider mid-range brands like Tito’s Vodka or Tanqueray Gin for versatility. Liqueurs and Aperitifs: Aperol, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, and Cointreau add depth. Germain elderflower liqueur with 4 ounces Champagne or Prosecco.

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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. Hard-to-get bottles like Malrt are being brought across state lines by New Yorkers eager to experience the cult-favorite, ber-bitter liqueur. No, this does not taste like an M&M candy.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Liqueurs and Aperitifs: Elderflower liqueur: St. Fruit liqueurs: Chambord (raspberry), Giffard Crème de Pêche (peach). Germain elderflower liqueur, and 1 oz soda water over ice. a rosé Cava), 1 oz Chambord raspberry liqueur, and 1 oz soda water. Add 2 oz vodka (e.g., Add 2 oz gin (e.g.,

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

A well-stocked setup includes a shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon, enabling mixologists to craft everything from a classic vodka martini to a complex Negroni. A quality mixing glass allows for stirred cocktails that highlight the nuanced taste of spirits like vodka, creating a smooth, well-mixed result.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2025

We found that alcohol-free bitter aperitifs are often the most convincing, as their botanical-driven profiles are more easily replicated than other spirits categories. Of the five expressions available, we most preferred the aperitif alternative, which is a suitable swap for Campari. Price: $38 / 16.5 in January 2024.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

This beguilingly tart-sweet Martini has become Culics secret weapon for turning consumers onto the potential of fruit brandy, which, when they sip on its own, they tend to confuse with flavored vodka. the Seabreeze gets a glow-up via a split vodka and apricot brandy base, then is seasoned with grenadine and lemon. fruit brandy a.k.a.

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