VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

The American Whiskey section in most retailers will now have dedicated space for American Single Malts, and the designation brings recognition for producers and distillers at the top of their craft. Featuring Texas 1, pecan syrup, and aromatic bitters, this spirit-forward cocktail is garnished with Texass state nut and an orange wheel.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Who – Do they abstain from alcohol entirely, or can you use dashes of bitters , which will add a tiny amount of alcohol while upping the flavor profile? Balance – Balance is the interplay between the five basic taste elements: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami. There are also non-alcoholic bitters available.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Whiskey Golden Flower by Brenda Riepenhoff - @briepenh Ingredients 2 oz. 2:1 White Grape Honey Syrup 3 dashes Angostura Bitters White grape on a pick with a lemon curl (for garnish) Preparation Add all ingredients to a mixing glass and stir, strain over sphere in a rocks glass. of whiskey, leaving at room temperature for two hours.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

My take on a sour- A Sweet Yet Tangy Thang Whiskey Sweet Thang by Anthony Wells - @a.wells Ingredients 2 oz. The vanilla bitters were used to complement the vanilla that is already Edmonds Honor. Red Wine , Whiskey Generational Wealth by Inez Goodwine - @freshnique Ingredients 2 oz. Edmonds Honor 1 oz. Simple Syrup 1 oz.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Essential spirits include vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey, each offering a unique flavor profile. For mixers, keep a variety of juices, sodas, and bitters on hand. A shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon are the cornerstones of any home bar. Essential Bar Tools: Shaker: For chilling and mixing ingredients.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

The second is “Real Peanut Butter” our peanut butter infused whiskey. Mezcal Laughing over Chocolate and Cigars Ingredients 2 oz of infused mezcal 2 bar spoons of cinnamon syrup 2 dashes of Turkish tobacco bitters Preparation Stir and serve over a large rock with an orange peel. To me that is a perfect drink.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

If you know your wedding party loves cocktails, adding some garnishing items to their bar carts is a practical gift that they may not buy themselves but that can really elevate their drinks. a personalized flask (the all-time classic groomsman gift), or more of our cocktail bar tools (see below).

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VinePair

JULY 26, 2024

From the very beginning, as one of the oldest distilleries in Tennessee, George Dickel was determined to do things differently — rethink American whiskey using fresh spring water as well as tried-and-true distillation techniques. You can argue the differences between yourselves. You can argue the differences between yourselves.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The hardest cocktails to master, according to bartenders: Vieux Carré Blood and Sand Ramos Gin Fizz Martini Sazerac Margarita Manhattan Daiquiri Whiskey Sour “Every bartender learning classic cocktails wants to tackle the Vieux Carré because of its iconic name and historic significance. It leads to a lot of subpar misses.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Then, add tequila and whiskey. Rittenhouse Rye is a bold whiskey option. A long-handled bar spoon is ideal for stirring. Bitters like Angostura add complexity. Bitters: Aromatic additions that enhance cocktail complexity. Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

The easiest cocktails to master, according to bartenders: Manhattan Cuba Libre Moscow Mule Daiquiri Vodka Martini Old Fashioned Whiskey Highball Honeysuckle Negroni Vodka Soda “The easiest drink to master, from my perspective, is the classic Manhattan. Two ounces whiskey , one ounce sweet vermouth , and two dashes aromatic bitters.

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Australian Bartender

JUNE 24, 2024

He said that Antoine Peychaud, a New Orleans pharmacist, liked to serve and drink his eponymous bitters mixed with cognac in little cups (called coquetiers). That same man was also involved with the Merchant Coffee House, which, despite the name, was a bar. Either way, the split base Sazerac is an excellent drink.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Monday : With whiskey and gin alternatives, you can recreate many classic cocktails with Monday’s non-alcoholic spirits. Ritual : With four different varieties of NA spirits, Ritual has you covered in terms of versatility with their zero-proof tequila, rum, whiskey, and gin. Using a bar spoon , give a quick stir to mix the ingredients.

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Barina Craft

JANUARY 1, 2025

Then, very slowly pour in the Irish cream over a bar spoon to help prevent the layers from mixing together. Repeat the process with the Canadian whiskey which forms the final of three layers to finish the drink. Carbomb - combines Guinness stout beer and Jameson Irish whiskey with the liqueurs. Quaff, then quack.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The secret to perfection lies in the espresso's quality and the balance of sweetness and bitterness. Try the Cold Brew Old Fashioned, combining cold brew concentrate, bourbon (like Four Roses Small Batch ), simple syrup, and Angostura bitters. Simple syrup, with its neutral sweetness, balances the bitterness of coffee.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Rosemary provides a woody, piney flavor, enhancing whiskey and vodka drinks. Avoid over-muddling, which can result in a bitter taste. Exotic Greens: Matcha, Spirulina, and Avocado Adding Depth and Unique Textures Matcha, with its earthy and slightly bitter flavor, adds depth and a vibrant green hue. Add whiskey and ice.

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Cocktail Contessa

OCTOBER 15, 2022

The Maple Whiskey Sour puts a fall twist on the classic sour cocktail. Maple Whiskey Sour A rich sip of this bourbon sour embraces the flavors of fall without succumbing to the lure of pumpkin spice everything. But, not just any old version – the maple whiskey sour is a twist on a Boston whiskey sour.

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Cocktail Contessa

MAY 2, 2022

Sorghum Old Fashioned A non-traditional version, for certain, but this sorghum Old Fashioned makes an earthy, robust whiskey cocktail perfect for whiskey traditionalists that want a little more complexity to their Old Fashioneds. It was an easy way to sip on what was rough and sometimes unpalatable whiskey at the time.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 13, 2024

It uses Teeling Irish Whiskey to reflect the strength of its protagonist, played by Paul Mescal. Ingredients: 1 oz Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey 1 oz Ginger Ale oz Simple Syrup oz Lemon Juice 8-10 Mint Leave Method: Build in a Collins glass filled with crushed ice. Pour into a rocks glass. Add some cubed ice.

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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 13, 2024

It uses Teeling Irish Whiskey to reflect the strength of its protagonist, played by Paul Mescal. Ingredients: 1 oz Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey 1 oz Ginger Ale oz Simple Syrup oz Lemon Juice 8-10 Mint Leave Method: Build in a Collins glass filled with crushed ice. Pour into a rocks glass. Add some cubed ice.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The orange juice is both tart and slightly sweet, then a couple dashes of bitters round things out. Bourbon 2 Dashes orange bitters 1 oz. Fresh blood orange juice Tools You’ll Need: Mixing Glass Barspoon Jigger Hawthorne Strainer Preparation Steps: Add all ingredients to a Yarai glass with ice and stir with a bar spoon.

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VinePair

APRIL 17, 2024

There are precious few whiskeys save for a handful from Scotland and Japan, and a hefty contingent of amaro and fruit liqueurs, as well as more than a few bottles from New York State distillers and producers. Bold, bitter, and dry, with cinnamon, pine, and poppy notes. It’s an ingenious methodology and why I love Orlando’s drinks.

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Old Liquors Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2023

By no means, an exception to this rule is the Sazerac, the ultimate bitter cocktail classic, which was branded as the United States’ first official cocktail around the 1850s. Antoine Peychaud sold, among many other things, this bitter concoction, an apparent secret family recipe, mixed into a toddy with Sazerac de Forge et Fils Cognac.

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Cocktail Contessa

JUNE 12, 2022

Don’t put your bourbon and whiskey away for the summer! The most refreshing of all summer cocktails, the Whiskey Sour , is a perfect addition to your summer cocktail list, and an even easier riff, the Bourbon Lemonade, can be a simple 2 or 3 ingredient cocktail. And you know I’m all about converting more people to whiskey.

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Cocktail Contessa

JULY 8, 2022

This goes into a quick and easy way make batches by converting ounces to cups and reducing the amount of bitters added (if any). Once you’ve reduced the bitters and added a bit of water for dilution, you can put your batch in the fridge for 4 hours to overnight, and you’ll be ready to serve the next day.

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Cocktail Contessa

JUNE 25, 2022

Old Fashioned Cocktail Clear ice looks lovely in a whiskey cocktail but tempering ice is critical to keeping that look. Even a hard-core neat whiskey-drinker will often prefer a pour over ice once the weather gets hot enough. Especially when it’s one large cube reflecting that beautiful amber liquid.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Its flavor profile is warm, earthy, and slightly bitter, with subtle peppery notes, adding complexity and a grounding element to cocktails. Golden rum and whiskey, particularly those aged in oak barrels, also contribute to the overall golden aesthetic. Use a bar spoon to gently pour ingredients over ice, creating a gradient effect.

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Moody Mixologist

MAY 3, 2024

Stir with a bar spoon until chilled. Replace the sugar cube or simple syrup with a quarter ounce (or a half ounce if you like it sweeter) and season with a couple dashes of your favorite bitters. Add the rum and lime juice, then fill the glass with ice. Top with cold soda water, stir gently, and garnish with a sprig of mint.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

Throw in a bottle of his favorite liquor and a bar mat for a non-slip surface, a jar of cocktail cherries for garnish, or a cocktail smoker kit, and you have a complete gift! Dad doesn’t drink alcohol but is a coffee connoisseur? Vodka connoisseurs : Grab a bottle of vodka from Loft & Bear.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Copyright A Bar Above Well, another year has come and gone, and we’re already swapping out summer rum for winter whiskey. SMALL GIFTS FOR THE COCKTAIL LOVER Copyright A Bar Above A BAR ABOVE COCKTAIL ATOMIZER AND EYE DROPPER BITTERS BOTTLES We have a new product designed to really take cocktails to the next level!

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 15, 2025

No one is sure about the first, but the answer to the latter is yes: Its a brilliant cocktail that simultaneously hits as bitter, sweet, boozy, and, if caffeinated, keeps you partying all night. Why has this cocktail come back into fashion with a vengeance? And is it worth the hype? Classic Espresso Martini 1.5 Blue Ridge Martini 1.5

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2025

Vermouth , Whiskey The Firecracker Ingredients 1 oz. Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey 1 oz. Simple Syrup 1 dash Orange Bitters Preparation Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker. Simple Syrup 2 Dashes Rhubarb Bitters Ace of Spades Champagne, to top Preparation Muddle lychee, strawberry and simple syrup in a shaker.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

My take on a sour- A Sweet Yet Tangy Thang Whiskey Sweet Thang by Anthony Wells - @a.wells Ingredients 2 oz. The vanilla bitters were used to complement the vanilla that is already Edmonds Honor. Red Wine , Whiskey Generational Wealth by Inez Goodwine - @freshnique Ingredients 2 oz. Edmonds Honor 1 oz. Simple Syrup 1 oz.

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VinePair

MARCH 25, 2025

See, no one really knows what ingredients are involved in making one, with different specs calling for various types of juice and bitters. This version sees the two spirits mixed with Bndictine, lime juice, Angostura bitters, and soda water for a refreshing combination of sweet and sour.

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Mixologists

APRIL 9, 2025

If you've ever sought that perfect balance – the rich, nuanced notes of quality bourbon mingling seamlessly with the aromatic complexity of bitters, all subtly softened by the slow melt of a substantial ice cube – then you've arrived at the definitive guide. Bitters: The Architect of Complexity.

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Mixologists

APRIL 3, 2025

The Bar Spoon: More than just a spoon, a bar spoon's long handle allows for easy stirring and layering of ingredients. Example: Use a bar spoon to layer ingredients in a Pousse Café The spoon allows for controlled pouring, creating distinct layers.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

oz dry vermouth Orange bitters (optional) Garnish: Lemon twist or olive Technique: Stir with ice, strain into chilled glass 2. Old Fashioned 2 oz bourbon 1 sugar cube 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters Orange peel Technique: Muddle sugar with bitters, build, stir 3. Classic Martini 2.5 oz gin or vodka 0.5

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