VinePair

JUNE 28, 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. Case in point: the Improved Whiskey Cocktail — and “improved” cocktails in general.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 7, 2024

Jump to Recipe Photo courtesy of Angel’s Envy Bourbon Apparently every June 14th , whiskey enthusiasts get a chance to celebrate one of the United States’ most beloved spirits. This day is specifically dedicated to appreciating bourbon, a whiskey that has become deeply ingrained in American history and culture.

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A Bar Above

MAY 20, 2024

Table of Contents : Margarita Raspberry Lemonade Sparkler Daiquiri Sangria Whiskey Sour Punch Mocktails List of Bar Tools You’ll Need Photo courtesy of DesignPickle/stock.adobe.com The Classic Margarita The classic Margarita is one of the best celebratory cocktails you could offer your guests. 75 oz or 1 ounce.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In layman’s terms, it’s a Whiskey Sour with a red wine float — but it’s also so much more than that. Float a small amount of red wine on top (no more than ¼ inch) over the back of a bar spoon. What is a New York Sour ? Oddly enough, the New York Sour (a.k.a. Shake until chilled. Strain into a footed stem glass.

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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. Stir it and finish with a fragrant lemon twist for a refined showcase of American Single Malt. Ingredients 1.5 Add ice and stir 30 times.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Essential spirits include vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey, each offering a unique flavor profile. A shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon are the cornerstones of any home bar. Essential Bar Tools: Shaker: For chilling and mixing ingredients. Bar Spoon: For stirring and layering ingredients.

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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. Red Wine , Whiskey Generational Wealth by Inez Goodwine - @freshnique Ingredients 2 oz. Red Wine , Whiskey Citrus Skyline Sour by Kayla Espinal - @the.mixologist.monarch Ingredients 2 oz. Edmonds Honor 1 oz.

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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.

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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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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Whiskey Golden Flower by Brenda Riepenhoff - @briepenh Ingredients 2 oz. of whiskey, leaving at room temperature for two hours. Liqueur , Whiskey The Albius Latte by Terence Allen - @mixapothecary Ingredients 2 oz. Liqueur , Whiskey Honorable Mention by Jessie Marrero - @nevikittydrinks Ingredients 1 oz. Black) oz.

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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. Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. Quality over quantity is crucial. For vodka, consider Grey Goose for its smooth finish.

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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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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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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 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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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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Australian Bartender

JUNE 24, 2024

The story then goes that phylloxera, a root disease which crippled France’s wine and brandy industry, made cognac hard to come by and so the indigenous rye whiskey was substituted, eventually becoming the norm. When opening an American whiskey-focused venue with friends this year, there was no doubt that we had to have a Sazerac on the menu.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Rosemary provides a woody, piney flavor, enhancing whiskey and vodka drinks. Patrick's Day Specials: Beyond the Basics The Irish Garden: A Verdant Whiskey Cocktail Ingredients: 2 oz Irish Whiskey, 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice, 0.75 Add whiskey and ice. oz Elderflower Liqueur, 4-5 Mint Leaves, Cucumber Slices.

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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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The Whiskey Wash

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A Gentle Stir: Use a bar spoon to lightly lift the ice from the bottom, preserving the sodas fizz. Add Whisky: Pour 1.5 ounces of your chosen whisky over the ice and stir vigorously to chill both the whisky and the glass. Top with Soda: Gently add chilled soda water. The ratio should be between 2:1 and 4:1 (soda to whisky).

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The classic Irish Coffee, combining hot coffee, Irish whiskey (like Jameson ), sugar, and cream, is a timeless favorite. Begin with a well-organized bar cart or countertop. Invest in quality bar tools, such as a shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon. Use clear containers to store ingredients and garnishes.

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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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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.

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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.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 23, 2023

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. Add the ice sphere to a rocks glass and poor cocktail into glass. Garnish with sliced blood orange slice.

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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. Tapping into nostalgia while maintaining simplicity, Orlando takes the best spirits he can find and makes them “taste like being a kid.”

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Cocktail Contessa

APRIL 30, 2022

Here, I’ve combined a muddle of mint and strawberry with whiskey and sparkling wine, but this works equally well with vodka or gin for non-whiskey drinkers. Just don’t tell the whiskey enthusiasts! Add 1 oz of whiskey (or vodka or gin). Post may contain affiliate links. Let’s call it julep adjacent!

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Old Liquors Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2023

However, due to an aggressive insect epidemic in France, resulting in the near devastation of many vineyards that the Cognac distillers had relied on, the Sazerac transitioned into a rye Whiskey base to survive (that is, an American spirit unaffected). And anyway, as the first official cocktail, how could it not?

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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 2, 2022

With whiskey, that means you’ll want to find a bourbon or rye between 80-90 proof to use for your slushie. On a hot day all it takes is a little fluffing with a fork before serving a scoop or two in a small chilled glass. What’s the Best Bourbon to Use in a Slushie? However, that does not affect the cost of the items below.)

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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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Cocktail Contessa

AUGUST 13, 2022

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. I found that substituting rum for the gin makes a sour that’s full of tropical flavors with mango or pineapple sorbets.

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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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Cocktail Contessa

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Traditionally, a hot toddy is a warm, often whiskey-based drink mixed with honey, lemon, and spices – kind of like your best tea on its most comforting day. Some people prefer to use just chai tea as the hot base, and it’s a glorious combination with a complex whiskey. Post may contain affiliate links. What is a Chai Hot Toddy?

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