Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

It brings a juicy quality, some bitterness, sweetness, lightness—it can cover a lot of bases, in both shaken and stirred drinks.” Clean Slate A punchy mix of sherry, bianco vermouth, Salers and bitters. Lavender Blanc Cocktail This easy drinking cocktail matches dry vermouth with soft lavender bitters and tonic water.

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2024

Bones and Bitters Improbably, deer are not going to waste in the spirits world. Urth explaines the unconventional process: “When we were first approached with the proposal to make the bitter, our first thought was to shoot something ourselves, but as none of us had a license, we allied ourselves with a guy who had.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

The Boulevardier is a perfect blend of sweet, bitter, and warming flavors made with whiskey (usually bourbon or rye), sweet vermouth, and Campari. Combining rye whiskey, absinthe (or its substitute), Peychauds bitters, and a sugar cube, the Sazerac has a bold, distinctive flavor profile that showcases the versatility of whiskey.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 28, 2024

In this article, well discuss why your fridge needs a bottle of batched cocktail, the common pitfalls, and how to execute your first cocktail batch. Dont add Bitters : bitters do whats known as blooming as they sit in a drink over time, overpowering more subtle flavors. Wait until you pour a drink to add the bitters.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

“Fifteen years ago, people’s palates were not attuned to bitterness,” he says. People’s palates evolve, It’s like clockwork — people start out enjoying sweet, but they eventually evolve towards more bitter flavors. Campari’s bitterness is nothing bad to the public now.” But I think I enjoy it because I like bitter flavors.”

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Bamboo This classic is the second in cocktail history to use a split base of sherry and vermouth and dashes of bitters (the Adonis was the first). Clean Slate In this low-alcohol cocktail, Manzanilla sherry meets bianco vermouth, Salers and Scrappy’s Orleans bitters. Driftwood Spritz A spritz with two types of Italian fizz.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 30, 2024

To attract a broader audience of IPA drinkers, Great Lakes leaned into its geography to create a balanced, subtly sweet, not-too-bitter Midwestern IPA. It’s pretty straw-colored, but it’s got some nice bitterness with a rounder mouthfeel,” Thibodeau says. “It Nobody really talks about it, but there is a Midwestern style,” Brown says.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Bollicine Amaro Spritz A bold, bitter sparkler for holiday celebrations. Germain, Cocchi Americano, and orange bitters make this an easy holiday go-to. The Bee’s Gees The Bee’s Gees cocktail from JoJo’s Beloved in Atlanta is a clever mash-up of the Bee’s Knees and the French 75. Puttin’ On the Spritz St.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

Bollicine This recipe combines two types of Italian amari with sparkling wine and bitters. Rebekah Peppler’s Vermouth Spritz An easy-going mix of blanc vermouth, orange bitters, sparkling wine, and soda. Resting Spritz Face A base of two types of bitter Italian liqueurs meet up with citrus and passion fruit.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Its wine-forward character is dry and cleanly acidic with a soft, supple, spice-accented bitterness. Bitter orange, rhubarb, and mint come through in the aroma, leading to a bracing and enduring bitterness perfectly balanced with an undercurrent of sweetness. regulations prevent the label from mentioning that here.)

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Elegantly off-dry, its flavors and aromatics range from bitter wormwood to white flowers to stone fruit and even marshmallow. 16.96, astorwines.com Contratto Bianco Vermouth Pale golden in the glass, this bianco from Italy’s Piedmont region packs a bitter punch. Here are six bottles to acquaint you with the category.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2025

Dukes Martini Credit: @hotelchelsea via Instagram The classic Martini is inherently a strong drink, made with a mixture of vodka or gin with vermouth and sometimes a dash of orange bitters especially as more bars are ditching the vermouth altogether.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Italian chinotto (small, bitter oranges) and juniper create a bitter backbone. Similar to their other amaro-like botanical sodas, the Superclasico is made from whole ingredients, eschewing any “natural flavors” or alternative sweeteners.

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2025

First documented in the late 1800’s, the East India Cocktail combines Cognac , curaao, fruit syrup, bitters , and Maraschino liqueur. The drink has been tweaked, misattributed, and misunderstood for over a century, with the fruit syrup presenting one of biggest lingering question marks. What should said fruit be?

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 22, 2024

It’s especially known for the complexity it brings to the classic Manhattan, with the vermouth’s trademark vanilla notes playing seamlessly off of bourbon and bitters. Antica Formula is available in three sizes— 1 liter, 750 ml, and 375 ml —at premium wine and spirits retailers across the country. The Perfect Manhattan 2 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Where bitter IPAs and rich imperial stouts polarized beer drinkers, an approachable style of ale that originated in Cologne, Germany, is finding fans in beer enthusiasts and casual imbibers alike. The robustness of Munich and Vienna malts is balanced by the Saphir and Warrior bittering hops for a clean finish. “We

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Its Quinoni is made with an Andean vermouth and quinoa bitters, while the Miski cocktail trades gin for miske , an Ecuadorean agave spirit, macerated with flowers. The Bitter Bird by by bartender Amber MacMullin is a blend of Campari, pineapple rum, chile-infused vodka, and falernum.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

ginger syrup (1:1) 2 dashes orange bitters Tools: shaker, strainer Glass: double rocks Garnish: peaty scotch spritz, lemon wheel In a shaker filled with ice, add all the ingredients. fresh lemon juice 2 dashes cinnamon bitters 1 1/2 oz. bourbon 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice 3/4 oz. coconut-honey syrup 1/2 oz. oloroso sherry 1/4 oz.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Dant packs a punch, makes for a mean Old Fashioned , and will hold its weight against any syrup or bitters you throw its way.” At 96 proof, it can stand up to a little dilution in a cocktail and it marries beautifully with a little Demerara syrup, bitters, and an orange swath for a solid Old Fashioned.” At around $15, J.W.

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VinePair

MARCH 7, 2025

Here to help us get to the bottom of all this is Ryan Garrison, head bartender at Brooklyns Bitter Monk , a lead bartender at New Yorks Sugar Monk , and the distillery manager for Atheras Spirits. Is it best served up or on the rocks? And is it just a minty gin Daiquiri , or is there more to this creation?

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VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

Featuring Texas 1, pecan syrup, and aromatic bitters, this spirit-forward cocktail is garnished with Texass state nut and an orange wheel. ounces Balcones Texas 1 Single Malt Whisky ounce pecan syrup 3 dashes aromatic bitters Garnish: dehydrated orange wheel, cinnamon stick, 1 whole pecan Directions Add ice into rocks glass.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

[ Editor’s Note : This article has been updated from a 2014 version, originally written by our co-founder, Chris Tunstall; I’ve updated and rewritten it with more detailed information.] For a few fun facts about bourbon that you might not know already, I recommend this article. and corn brings sweetness.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Aviation’s complementary botanicals of sweet and bitter orange peel, along with coriander and lavender, make for a bright and balanced version of the cocktail. For the second year in a row, Aviation joins Negroni Week as a sponsor and the official American gin of Negroni Week.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 21, 2024

Lambrusco Spritz The dark berry notes of lambrusco and bitter orange flavors of Cocchi create the perfect low-proof spritz. Figurati Somewhere between a French 75 and a mimosa, this easy Lambrusco cocktail is the perfect drink for a brunch spread. Lambrusco Punch A sparkling punch that’s perfect for summer afternoons.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 5, 2024

Rice Kolsch is their take on the classic German brew, with rice adding a toasted, nutty flavor to the beer’s malty notes and pleasantly bitter backbone. What resulted was Irusu, the brewery’s take on the style made with pilsner and two-row malt complementing the rice, and Apollo and Lemondrop hops for bitterness and aroma.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

Lil’ Heaven Crushable IPA It can be hard to deliver the hoppy bitterness of a traditional West Coast IPA in a lower-ABV package, but this offering from Connecticut-based Two Roads does just that. It has less bitterness than hardcore hops heads might crave, but the dry finish is undeniably refreshing. Two Roads Brewing Co.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

The noble hops’ floral notes and herbal bitterness balance the breadiness of the brew, making it all too easy to knock it back. as well as English and American hops for their clean golden ale, which carries a shining bitterness and is so refreshing the missing alcohol won’t be missed at all. And, it’s less than 0.5 percent ABV.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Things like grating nutmeg over a cocktail, adding a dash of bitters, or flaming a citrus peel are like seasoning. The article The Cookbook That Became Every Bartender’s Trusted Companion appeared first on VinePair. But over time, they began to understand how the book was helping bartenders approach their craft more intuitively.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

El Capitán Combining pisco, vermouth, and bitters, this cocktail nods to the classic Manhattan. Danger Stranger For this cocktail, an orange cream soda syrup sets a playful and nostalgic tone. Devil in the Moonlight The funky notes of pisco are bolstered by fresh mango for a bright but dry fruit-forward drink.

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2025

Created by acclaimed bartender Jon Santer, the drink consists of Bulleit bourbon , coffee liqueur, orange bitters , and a flamed orange peel garnish. Image retrieved from jamurka via stock.adobe.com The article 7 Cocktails to Make with Coffee Liqueur That Arent Espresso Martinis appeared first on VinePair.

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VinePair

JANUARY 2, 2025

The goal is always achieving balance, even if that equates to balanced sweetness or bitterness. The article Stop Asking Your Bartender for a Drink That’s ‘Not Too Sweet’ appeared first on VinePair. Whatever the case may be, nobody likes a cocktail thats overly saccharine or cloying.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Complementary botanicals including rosemary, bay leaf, thyme, marshmallow, gentian, and horehound (a flowering plant in the mint family) bring some bitterness and herbal complexity, while New York state honey and maple syrup add a balancing sweetness. The Veda Mushroom Liqueur drinks like an umami-forward amaro.

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Cheers

JANUARY 22, 2025

Print Serpent’s Charm Course Drinks Keyword cherry juice, chocolate bitters, Dewar’s Scotch, Martini Bitter Ingredients 1 oz. Martini & Rossi Bitter 1 oz. Cherry juice 2 dashes Chocolate bitters Instructions Add melted chocolate to base of a coupe glass.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the origins of French liqueurs and delve into the production processes of notable brands, including Noces Royales by Spiritique, Arvani by Artez, and several liqueur options by Jules Theuriet and Jahiot. tonic water 3 dashes orange bitters Orange slice for garnish Preparation Fill a wine glass with ice.

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A Bar Above

JANUARY 5, 2024

We also have other creative mocktail recipes in a variety of articles about Dry January and zero-proof cocktails. Of course, if you’re looking for a quick, zero-proof alternative, you can always add a little non-alcoholic bitters to club soda or muddle some fresh mint for flavor.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2024

Like a traditional Negroni , the Phony Espresso Negroni makes a great aperitivo cocktail in part because it has an unapologetically bitter finish. It’s just the thing I want to sip before dinner, especially during colder months when the sun starts setting circa 4:30 p.m., and I could use a boost.

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VinePair

APRIL 30, 2025

Moreover, the liqueur is produced not just with the fruit of the cherry itself, but its leaves, stems, and pits, which imbue the liqueur with complex bitter and botanical notes. The cocktail fuses rye whiskey with Maraschino liqueur and Punt e Mes, a bitter Italian vermouth.

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