Cocktails with Suderman

MARCH 7, 2025

Rittenhouse rye , this newsletter’s very first recommendation, is the most versatile rye whiskey, and one of if not the single most versatile base ingredients in all of cocktaildom. It’s a brandy that drinks like a fruity, autumnal whiskey, and it pairs well with almost anything. It really can do anything in a cocktail.

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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. 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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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

When it comes to a timeless American whiskey cocktail like the Old Fashioned, the iconic brand Elijah Craig is a perfect choice. Contestants were tasked with creating unique twists on the Old Fashioned recipe using Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon or Elijah Craig Straight Rye Whiskey as the cocktails base.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

The focus here is on English products, including local producers of liqueurs, coffee, soda, and even sake made in the UK. The Fig Leaf Colada (Two Drifters pineapple overproof rum, ELLC rum, Kanpai Kumo, Parafente fig liqueur, verjus, chamomile, marshmallow root, and honey cordial — whew!)

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Editor’s Note: The party behind this whiskey gave us a review sample. Teeling Irish Whiskey , established in Dublin, Ireland, in 2015, represented, at the time, one of the first of a new wave of Irish whiskey brands to emerge from a country with a once dominant whiskey scene.

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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. Famous for it's brilliant red hue, this boozy and bittersweet cocktail is a mix of gin, the bitter liqueur Campari, and sweet vermouth. Get my Perfect Negroni Recipe.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

bourbon or rye whiskey (we usually opt for Old Grandad 114, Rittenhouse Rye, or the highest-proof whiskey on the shelf) 1/4 oz. Pour in 2 oz whiskey over the ice. Digestif, aperitif, cold weather cocktail, warm weather refreshment. Mull some cucumber or splash some elderflower liqueur into the mix. Feeling fresh?

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Good Spirits News

APRIL 23, 2024

It is also Japan’s most popular spirit, outselling both nihon-shu (sake), and whiskey. With its low ABV (typically under 30%), shochu makes an excellent neat aperitif. .” Shochu is Japan’s oldest distilled alcoholic beverage, with the earliest documented mentions of shochu dating from the 1500s.

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Good Spirits News

JULY 12, 2024

SRP $99.99) CHATTANOOGA WHISKEY BOTTLED IN BOND (SPRING 2020 VINTAGE) This bottling marks the seventh release in Chattanooga Whiskey’s Bottled in Bond Vintage Series. This limited edition expression features a fully-matured Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey finished for 6 months in aged rum barrels.

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The Whiskey Wash

JULY 20, 2024

For the texture lover, Lowlands whiskies can be compared in texture to aperitifs, port, liqueur, and creams. So, let’s take a journey around the clock to each whisky region, and see what kind of scotch whisky is produced in each corner of the country. The Lowlands The Lowlands whisky region offers a soft, smooth, sumptuous spirit.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

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. George Terroir gin, a house-made poblano liqueur, cucumber bitters, topped with Fever Tree Light tonic. The Spicy G&T ($19) combines pine-forward St.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Changing Consumer Habits Over the past four years, we have seen a 15% increase in people who drink whisky as an early evening aperitif amongst our consumers (according to a Nc’nean consumer study). So, today I will list some unique ways to enjoy Nc’nean Organic Single Malt Whisky , and why it really is okay to mix single malt scotch.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters. 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.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters. 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.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

Move out Campari, there’s a new regal and red aperitif in town. It features a blend of alluring botanicals like bitter orange and gentian, complemented by a dose of something unexpected – Marsala wine, added during this aperitif’s aging process. This cocktail highlights Amante 1530, an aperitif like the Italian sun in a bottle.

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VinePair

JUNE 27, 2024

An evolution of the Old Fashioned , the cocktail — made with rye whiskey , sweet vermouth , and Angostura bitters — has also come to represent the first golden age of bartending in the U.S. Many riffs incorporate complementary liqueurs like Chartreuse or Maraschino to add even more nuance to the traditional blend.

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Old Liquors Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The first ingredient used is Campari, a bright red, iconic liqueur hailing from Milan that lends a unique citrus-like bitterness. By the time the new laws were enacted, however, only six distilleries had those permits, but there was still whiskey being made. The Boulevardier is just that.

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Barina Craft

MARCH 28, 2023

French 77 - elderflower liqueur blossoms flavor into the bubbly. French 79 - grapefruit infused gin, elderflower liqueur & rhubarb bitters. French 90 - rye whiskey, golden grains replace juniper berries. Recipe Variations To The French 75 Cocktail French 76 - substitute vodka for gin, some French 74 versions call for OJ too.

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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. See Recipe Maple Apple Somewhat similar to a whiskey punch, the Maple Apple’s sessionable nature and flavor-packed profile makes it ideal for nursing while hovering over a steamy stove.

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VinePair

JULY 16, 2024

George’s Valley Gin Empirical Spirits Doritos Nacho Cheese Banhez Destilados de Fruta BroVo Spirits Uncharted Rhapsody American Forest Liqueur Bitter Journey Bing Zhou Mijenta Cristalino Avallen Calvados “The best newly released spirit we’ve added to our bar is Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Others may prefer to keep things classic, opting for simple pours of tequila or whiskey. 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.

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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 Hot Toddy: Combine 2 oz whiskey (e.g.,

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Liqueurs and Aperitifs: Aperol, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, and Cointreau add depth. Germain elderflower liqueur with 4 ounces Champagne or Prosecco. Lavender Honey Whiskey Sour: A smooth and aromatic whiskey sour with lavender honey syrup. Garnish with an orange slice. Garnish with a raspberry.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

The Split Ends at Bar Snack in the East Village is a very delicious take on a Whiskey Sour (what they call a whiskey sour like no other on four walls).

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Non-Alcoholic Spirits and Aperitifs: The New Frontier of Flavor Non-alcoholic spirits and aperitifs represent a groundbreaking development in the realm of mindful mixology, signaling a new frontier of flavor exploration.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Incorporating elements such as maraschino cherries, Tabasco sauce, or bourbon whiskey can add depth and complexity to cocktails. When crafting classics like the old fashioned, selecting a high-quality bourbon or rye whiskey can significantly enhance the drinking experience.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Unlocking the full potential of your home bar relies not on amassing a vast selection of spirits, though that certainly helps, but stocking up on some choice liqueurs. Still, the range of different styles of liqueurs runs intimidatingly long. Look beyond Prosecco and soda water, however, to discover this liqueurs versatility.

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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.

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VinePair

APRIL 2, 2025

At best, brandy represents a confusing offshoot of wine and, at worst, a hopelessly uncool catchall for the fiery schnapps and candy-sweet liqueurs that collect dust on the bottom shelf of the liquor store. The category was on track to stay relatively flat in 2024, with spirits growth coming mostly from agave. At Wicked Rabbit in Omaha, Neb.,

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