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. Here’s what they had to say.

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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. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with a slice of lime.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Coconut Espresso Martini offers a tropical escape, using coconut rum (like Malibu ) and coconut cream. The Cold Brew Mojito offers a refreshing twist on the classic, incorporating mint, lime, and rum. For a tropical escape, try the Cold Brew Piña Colada, blending cold brew, rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Photo by Paige Ledford via Unsplash OLD FASHIONED 2 ounces Ritual Whiskey Alternative ¼ ounce Simple Syrup 2 Dashes Stirrings Blood Orange Non-alcoholic Bitters Technique : Add simple syrup, Stirrings bitters, and Ritual whiskey to your mixing glass. Add ice and stir with a bar spoon to chill. I started with gin.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Essential Green Ingredients: A Mixologist's Guide Herbal Heroes: Mint, Basil, and Rosemary Flavor Profiles and Pairing Suggestions Mint offers a refreshing, cooling sensation, pairing beautifully with citrus fruits and rum. Rosemary provides a woody, piney flavor, enhancing whiskey and vodka drinks. Add rum and ice.

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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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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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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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VinePair

JULY 8, 2024

You’ll see black-and-gray Champagne coupes and wine bottles, script-fonted song lyrics dedicated to whiskey and rum, and linework designs honoring the city in which their wearers sling drinks. Naturally, those in the thick of the scene pick up on these trends more than anyone.

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Moody Mixologist

MAY 3, 2024

Some examples are: Pineapple Daiquiri The Daiquiri is a classic rum cocktail that combines rum, lime, and simple syrup. This one is especially good with a quality aged rum or even a rhum agricole. 2 oz white rum 3/4 oz pineapple syrup 3/4 oz lime juice Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill it 3/4 with ice.

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Cocktail Contessa

AUGUST 13, 2022

I found that substituting rum for the gin makes a sour that’s full of tropical flavors with mango or pineapple sorbets. And if you’re a whiskey lover, well, orange and lemon sorbets thrive in this kind of cocktail. They are all delicious, but I preferred lemon and raspberry with this combination of spirits.

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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

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. Image: A photo series demonstrating layering techniques and the use of edible gold flakes in a cocktail.)

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Cocktail Contessa

JULY 8, 2022

We’ll cover batching for 4 different kinds of bourbon cocktails: old fashioneds: 2 parts whiskey, 1/2 part sweet, bitters whiskey sours: 2 parts whiskey, 1 part sour, 1 part sweet boulevardiers: 1.5 But we’re talking batched bourbon cocktails, so I’m sticking with the whiskey sour here.

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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. We love women in the bar and alcohol industry!) Rex Whiskey is the perfect bottle to add to your bar for the holidays with its warm aromas of apple, toffee, and red wine.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2025

Vermouth , Whiskey The Firecracker Ingredients 1 oz. Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey 1 oz. This serve combines BACARD Spiced rum, lemonade, and peach tea for a sweet, refreshing sip that celebrates the vibrant spirit of the Lunar New Year. Rum Peach Blossom Bliss Ingredients 1 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice oz.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Rum Old Fashioned? The syrup, made from sugar, almonds, and either rose water or orange flower water, is a staple in numerous tropical drinks, but also appears in classic cocktail specs alongside gin , brandy , and whiskey. For example, try a Daiquiri with a bar spoon of orgeat and you may never go back.

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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

MARCH 28, 2025

Bar Spoon: For effortless stirring and layering of ingredients. A long-handled bar spoon is essential for reaching the bottom of tall glasses. Link to examples) As for ingredients, stock your bar with: Base Spirits: Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey – the foundation of countless cocktails.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Daiquiri 2 oz white rum 1 oz fresh lime juice 0.75 Old Fashioned 2 oz bourbon 1 sugar cube 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters Orange peel Technique: Muddle sugar with bitters, build, stir 3. oz simple syrup Technique: Shake with ice, double strain 4.

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Mixologists

MARCH 26, 2025

Spirits: Vodka (Tito's or Grey Goose), rum (Bacardi or Plantation), and whiskey (Jameson or Bulleit) provide the alcoholic backbone. Bar Spoon (Viski Professional): For stirring and layering. A long bar spoon for easy stirring in tall glasses. Coffee Old Fashioned: 2 oz Whiskey (Bourbon or Rye) 0.5

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Mixologists

JANUARY 15, 2025

Classic Mojito Rum, fresh mint, lime juice, simple syrup, soda water Serve in a tall highball glass with ice and garnish with mint 2. Whiskey Sour Whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup Shake with ice, strain into rocks glass, garnish with cherry [ Continues with remaining cocktails 3-10.

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Mixologists

MARCH 14, 2025

Essential Spirits: Stock vodka, rum, and whiskey, providing a foundation for versatile coffee cocktails. Instant Irish Coffee: Combine hot water, instant coffee (a dark roast for intensity), Irish whiskey (consider a premium blend), and sugar (demerara for richness). Bar Spoon: Stir cocktails efficiently with a long bar spoon.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Bar Spoon: For effortless stirring and layering of ingredients. A long-handled bar spoon is essential for reaching the bottom of tall glasses and for controlled stirring. Essential Ingredients: Base Spirits: Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey – the foundation of countless cocktails.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Essential Tools & Supplies for Home Bartending Basic Bartending Kit: Cocktail shaker (Boston or Cobbler) Mixing glass & bar spoon Jigger (for precise measurements) Strainer (Hawthorne & fine mesh) Muddler for crushing ingredients Citrus juicer & zester Ice molds for craft cocktails Essential Ingredients: Base spirits (vodka, rum, gin, (..)

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

Here’s a more in-depth exploration of the must-haves: The Base Spirits: Vodka, Gin, Rum & More - Quality and Character The soul of any well-made cocktail resides in its base spirit. Rum: Both light and dark rums have their cherished place in holiday mixology.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Bar spoon: For stirring and layering. Muddle sugar with bitters, add bourbon or rye whiskey, and garnish with an orange peel. Mojito: A Cuban classic, with a refreshing blend of mint, lime, and rum. Muddle mint and sugar, add rum, lime juice, and top with soda water. Citrus juicer: For fresh juice extraction.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

To recreate TikTok's most popular cocktails, you'll need a well-stocked bar. Bombay Sapphire), Rum (e.g., Espolòn), Whiskey (e.g., Barware: Shaker (Cocktail Kingdom Koriko), strainer, jigger, muddler, bar spoon, various glassware (coupe, highball). Spirits: Vodka (e.g., Grey Goose), Gin (e.g.,

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Mixologists

MARCH 26, 2025

Spirits: Vodka (Tito's), rum (Plantation), whiskey (Bulleit), and brandy (Remy Martin), ensuring they are naturally caffeine-free. Bar Spoon (Viski Professional): For stirring and layering. A long bar spoon for easy stirring in tall glasses. Black Decaf, or homemade decaf coffee infusions.

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Mixologists

MARCH 13, 2025

A bar spoon is essential for stirring and layering cocktails. Liqueurs and spirits that pair well with coffee include coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa, Mr. Black, or Tia Maria), Irish whiskey , rum (dark or spiced), and brandy. oz Irish whiskey, 2 tsp brown sugar, hot coffee, whipped cream. Ingredients: 1.5

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A well-stocked bar is the cornerstone of any great cocktail experience. Essential Spirits: Vodka, gin, rum, and tequila – consider mid-range brands like Tito’s Vodka or Tanqueray Gin for versatility. Tools: Shaker, strainer, muddler, jigger, and bar spoon. Liqueurs and Aperitifs: Aperol, St.

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Mixologists

MARCH 28, 2025

Bar Spoon: A long-handled bar spoon is essential for stirring and layering ingredients, especially in tall glasses. Essential Ingredients: Base Spirits: Vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey are the cornerstones of most cocktails. Jigger: Precise measurements are crucial for balanced cocktails.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Holiday Bar Essentials: Stocking Up for Crowd-Pleasing Cocktails A well-stocked bar is the foundation for creating delicious holiday cocktails. Tools: Shaker, strainer, jigger, bar spoon, and muddler (External Link: Link to a reputable barware retailer: Holiday Bar Essentials ). Vermont maple syrup).

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Gather the Must-Have Barware for Home Mixology Equipping a home bar with essential barware sets the foundation for creating flavorful cocktails. 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.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Setting up a functional bar with essential tools and equipment, including shakers, strainers, jiggers, a mixing glass, a muddler, a bar spoon, and a well-stocked selection of spirits, ensures that you can efficiently craft your cocktails. Consider a vintage-style bar cart or a repurposed antique dresser as your bar station.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Bar Spoon: For stirring cocktails that should be gently mixed rather than shaken (though less common for brunch cocktails, still good to have). A good bar spoon with a twisted handle not only looks elegant but is also functional for layering drinks. Hawthorne strainers are particularly popular for their ease of use.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Stocking the Desert Bar: The Ultimate Ingredient Arsenal for Glamping Cocktails Your ingredient arsenal should be diverse and adaptable, catering to a range of tastes and preferences. Consider packing mini bottles or travel-sized containers to save space and weight.

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