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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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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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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Cheers

JANUARY 22, 2025

Print Year of the Snake Course Drinks Keyword coconut liqueur, edamame, gin, kumquat, lychee soda, Midori Ingredients 1 oz. Midori melon liqueur oz. Coconut liqueur Edamame foam* Instructions Add all ingredients in the shaker with ice. Martini & Rossi Bitter 1 oz.

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The Whiskey Wash

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Whisky liqueurs are part of the reason we have modern-day whisky. Whisky liqueurs offer a smooth and sweet alternative to a single malt or a blend. Whisky liqueurs are also undergoing something of a resurgence at the moment. This drink works really well in high heat or the bitter winter. Stir this up and give it a taste.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Its spiced and citrus notes complement the Campari, while a few dashes of shiso liqueur add a subtle herbaceous finish. 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. Bar Leone During Negroni Week, the No.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Liqueurs are some of the most versatile and valuable players in the drinks game. That said, there are many liqueurs on the market that are cloying, unbalanced, or just plain odd. Keep reading for VinePair’s best liqueurs to gift this holiday season. Some are mere experiments that should have never left the drawing board.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

The finalists had been determined by a preliminary round held in June, after which the six highest-scoring spirits in Gin, Rum, Liqueur, American Whiskey, World Whisky, and Agave Spirits advanced to the final round. Spirits of the Year were determined by the judges marking their top three in order.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Dead Rabbit Arbella in Chicago envisions a Halloween cocktail as a mezcal sour with berry sweetness and a hint of amaro bitterness. Nightwish In this refreshing vodka cocktail from Halloween pop-up Black Lagoon , banana liqueur and sherry round out the flavors while just a bit of salinity amps them up.

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Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

2 This rich cocktail combines rye whiskey, coffee liqueur, curaçao, and a touch of mezcal, making for a perfect nightcap. Le Fatigue Rye whiskey plays the role of a moderator/referee in this assertive mix of bitters and maraschino liqueur, adapted from a bartender’s handshake cocktail designed to combat palate fatigue.

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VinePair

JULY 22, 2024

But how can you tell if the spirits and liqueurs you’ve got hanging around are still consumable? When do liqueurs expire? Liqueurs (which usually fall under 30 percent ABV) spoil much faster than spirits, and have a general shelf life of six to 12 months. Dairy-based liqueurs are a whole other story.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In fact, Syed nixes the scotch altogether, topping the drink with a float of bittersweet nocino (walnut liqueur). 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. rye whiskey 1 oz. bourbon 3/4 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We even introduced some new drinks like the Harlem Renaissance [whiskey, cognac, sweet vermouth, Cynar, chocolate liqueur, bitters] to help bring in the new vibe. We are very excited about the new space because it feels so sexy. What do you hope to see for Nobody’s Darling in the years ahead? Any plans coming down the pipeline?

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

“This is very much a riff on a Bamboo , a classic Manhattan-esque sherry cocktail,” Nguyen says of the drink, which builds upon a base of the rosa aperitif, and fleshes out the Americano’s fruit factor with a vino amaro, dry vermouth, and cherry liqueur. Cocchi Americano rosa 1 oz. Cappelletti Pasubio Vino Amaro 1/2 oz. ” 1 1/4 oz.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The ability to manage the delicate interplay between spirit, sweet, sour, bitter, and dilution separates great bartenders and mixologists from amateurs. Vodka became both the bittering agent and sweetener after an infusion with cinchona bark and golden raisin, the addition of honey, and a fat wash with beeswax for mouthfeel.

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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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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

MAY 20, 2024

Inventive house cocktails include the frothy Ojo de Tigre (reposado tequila, the Czech liqueur Becherovka, chocolate-walnut bitters, egg white, and fresh citrus), while the 200-bottle wine list spans spritzy Vinho Verde, vintage Brunello, and rare Rhone blends.

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VinePair

AUGUST 9, 2024

Beautifully bright, curiously clear, and perfectly balanced between bitter and sweet, Luxardo’s Bianco Negroni is built for summertime. Named after the cities where this two-ingredient cocktail originated, the Milano-Torino is made from half Italian sweet vermouth and half bitters. You may recognize the Luxardo family name.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

coconut liqueur 1/4 oz. coconut water syrup (1:1 coconut water and granulated sugar) 4 dashes walnut bitters Glass: rocks Garnish: pandan leaf Combine all of the ingredients in a small bottle or jar. Shoots and Leaves Light and lower ABV, this easy-drinking Bamboo twist uses sherry to enhance pandan’s nutty qualities. vodka 1/4 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

The Signature Smoke cocktail, made with Del Bac Dorado at Phoenix’s Rough Rider , plays up bittersweet and spice notes by incorporating Cynar 70, Monte San Costanzo amaro, Fernet-Vallet infused with guajillo chilis, vanilla-demerara syrup, and mole bitters.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 17, 2024

Carl Jeppson was a Swedish immigrant who created a bask liqueur, which is a type of brannvin flavored with anise or wormwood. To be clear, Malört is not a style of liqueur, but a specific brand of a bask liqueur. Malört does not bring psychedelic properties, but certainly brings an intense bitterness that is just as memorable.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This article embarks on a journey into the captivating world of coffee cocktails, exploring the enduring charm of the Espresso Martini, the invigorating zest of cold brew concoctions, and the boundless creativity that lies beyond. The secret to perfection lies in the espresso's quality and the balance of sweetness and bitterness.

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VinePair

JUNE 14, 2024

Beloved far and wide for its top-secret medley of botanicals, the liqueur made headlines in early 2023 when it was announced that the monks would no longer be producing enough Chartreuse to fulfill demand. Polished off with Angostura bitters for balance, the Tippery is traditionally stirred until chilled and served up in a Nick & Nora.

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VinePair

APRIL 15, 2024

Then there’s Campari , the Italian bitter apéritif. Negroni recipes don’t say “one ounce Italian bitter,” they say “one ounce Campari.” Aperitivo to After-Meal While Gaspare Campari famously invented his namesake bitter in Novara, Italy, in 1860, it was his son, Davide, who created Cordial Campari.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

This article dives deep into the enchantment of minimalist mixology, exploring the compelling reasons these streamlined drinks are the perfect antidote to hectic weeknights. This doesn't mean you need a vast collection of obscure liqueurs. For mixers, keep a variety of juices, sodas, and bitters on hand.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

That was a really great time to enter the craft scene, and Ill never forget those first few years of reading books recommended by peers and bosses, watching countless hours of Tales of the Cocktail seminars, and getting familiar with aperitifs, amari, and liqueurs, he recalls. Falernum and mole bitters provide a backbone of subtle spice.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

“I love a gin Martini , wet with a lemon twist and a bit of homemade crème fraîche liqueur,” says Noirbusson, or “an Espresso Martini with rhum and cacao.” This nod to Japan’s natural hot springs features shiitake-infused sake, acid-adjusted green apple juice, sansho pepper syrup, a smoky Inoki tea, and tamari bitters.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Cocktail historians haven’t been able to pin down the origins of the Martini , but many believe it to have evolved from the Manhattan by way of the Martinez — a stirred blend of Old Tom gin , sweet vermouth , Maraschino liqueur, and bitters. The article The Cocktail College Podcast: Martinez appeared first on VinePair.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Yamamoto’s recipe, Prologue, combined ITALICUS with joto umeshu, citrus mix (lemon and yuzu), Peychaud’s bitters, prosecco, and a garnish of homemade umeshu jelly. The competition’s third-place honors went to Ayaka Yamamoto of Bar Moga in New York.

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Cheers

JANUARY 10, 2024

Print Bull’s Eye Rose Course Drinks Keyword amaro, Angostura bitters, apple brandy, Grenadine, lemon, Luxardo maraschino liqueur, plum vinegar, rye Ingredients 1 oz. Print Fallen Leaves Course Drinks Keyword Calvados, Cognac, dry vermouth, red vermouth, rhubarb bitters Ingredients 1 oz.

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VinePair

APRIL 12, 2024

Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Tequila White Negroni Recipe Ingredients 1 ¼ ounces Don Julio Alma Miel 1 ½ ounces Ancho Reyes Verde Chili Poblano Liqueur ½ ounce Salers Aperitif ¼ ounce blanc vermouth Garnish: lemon twist Directions Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled.

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Cheers

AUGUST 21, 2024

Print Little Death Course Drinks Keyword amaro, Champagne, Ginger syrup, lemon, Peach liqueur Ingredients ½ oz. Juliette peach liqueur 1 oz. Add liqueur, amaro, lemon juice, cucumber syrup, and ginger syrup. Italicus bergamot liqueur ½ oz. Ginger syrup ¼ oz.

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VinePair

MARCH 29, 2024

“Cocktail College” is brought to you by Mr Black cold brew coffee liqueur. It’s not the vodka — though the vodka does matter — but no, it’s the coffee liqueur. And do you wanna know the secret to a great coffee liqueur? Soak cube with orange and Angostura bitters. It’s coffee. Add Cognac and top with Champagne.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The shooter is fueled by coffee liqueur, Baileys , and Grand Marnier , but be sure to pour each layer slowly over the back of a spoon to achieve the signature tri-layered look. Take things a step further by setting the top ablaze for a Flaming B-52, or swap out orange liqueur for Frangelico to prep a B-51. Opt for watermelon liqueur.

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Cheers

MARCH 26, 2024

Print Sunset Slinger Course Drinks Keyword Amaro Nonino, egg white, honey syrup, lemon, Lychee, prickly pear bitters, raspberry puree, vodka Ingredients 2 oz. Raspberry puree 2 dashes Prickly pear bitters 1 Egg white Instructions Add ingredients to a tin and dry shake. Apricot liqueur ½ oz.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Simply mix equal parts date-infused mezcal, Campari , and sweet vermouth , along with a few dashes of chocolate bitters. Due to the acetic acid in vinegar, shrubs have a slightly sour bite to them, making them a great substitute for a cordial or liqueur in cocktails and mocktails alike. Shake until chilled.

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