VinePair

APRIL 9, 2025

Whether youre looking to get the most booze for your buck in one drink at a pricey bar, or youre keeping an eye out for drinks to actively avoid here are some of the bar worlds strongest cocktails. While bottles can range in alcohol level, some expressions can reach 75 percent ABV.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The complimentary key will be a variety of bitters – orange, chocolate, and Angostura. From your favorite bottle of bourbon or rye whiskey, measure out 2 oz. Augment this with dashes of the three bitters to create the Winter-ized Old Fashioned. to combine with oz. of your cinnamon syrup. Introduce oz. Measure out 2 oz.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The stirred, bitter cocktail is ubiquitous enough to boast its own eponymous week in the industry and is considered to be the most popular cocktail in the world. took bars by storm in late 2022. Here, five bars from five different cities across the country break down exactly how they price a standard Negroni. Insurance: $0.35

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 28, 2024

Served as early as 1806, the Old-Fashioned was an evolution of the Whiskey Cocktail, and the ingredients were simple: whiskey, sugar, bitters and water. Today, no matter what bar you walk into, you can always order an Old-Fashioned. Preferred substitute: Scrappy’s Orange Bitters. Cover the pith with the bitters and muddle well.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

It’s a subcategory stuffed with tried-and-true labels and buzzy emerging brands, but there are some splendid bottles that fly under the radar — and this collection of underrated gems is thrilling to explore on its own merit. Dant Bottled in Bond Kentucky Bourbon will always have a spot in my well and home. Here’s what they had to say.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

It inspires my creativity behind the bar, shaping the way I craft cocktails with depth and harmony. Whether behind the bar or just vibing to a classic album, music is always at the heart of what I do. Lemon Juice 3 dashes Orange Bitters Preparation Combine all ingredients, shake & double strain into collins glass.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Its a trick used in busy bars to cut down on the time it takes to serve classic cocktails or some of their more complex drinks. Bartenders mix the cocktail in volume before service begins and store it in a single bottle. Wait until you pour a drink to add the bitters. Use the funnel to pour the batch into the empty bottle.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JANUARY 7, 2025

In this edition of Cocktail Questions : What are you going to do with a bottle of Cynar? Do you have a question about cocktails, bars, booze, home bartending, or something else related to the topics discussed in this newsletter? A newsletter subscription and a bottle of Cynar? Short answer: Anything you want.) So many recipes!

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The spirit is famously gnarly, and has been “enjoyed” almost exclusively in the domain of the Chicago bar scene, where it’s existed as a rite of passage for dive bar denizens and as a reliable and irreverent bartender’s handshake. Fifteen years ago, people’s palates were not attuned to bitterness,” he says.

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 9, 2024

Amor built its reputation on stirred, bitter-oriented drinks, and this cocktail destination has 20 or more bottles of aperitif wines open at any one time. For those who like what they taste, there’s the option to take a bottle to go. Bring your own bottle to fill with vermouth or take one to go.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

In 2014, when Aubrey Bailey left her job at the world-famous French Laundry restaurant to open a bar in downtown Napa, expectations were low. Instead, Bailey’s Cadet Wine + Beer Bar played a major role in the revitalization of Napa’s formerly sleepy downtown. Everyone told me, ‘You’ll be back in six months,’” she says, laughing.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

“In honor of the cocktail, The Old Fashioned earned its name from the first recorded use of the word ‘cocktail,’ describing a simple yet elegant mix of spirit, sugar, water, and bitters. Pour the cardamon syrup and bitters into a whiskey glass. Stir to combine, then pour the Fierce & Kind Straight Bourbon.

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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. ounce bottle, compared to 60 milligrams in most espresso shots. 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.,

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Simple Syrup 1 dash Orange Bitters 1 Egg White Preparation In a shaker, muddle the strawberry. Broken Cosmo (Freezer Bar Version) Ingredients 12 oz. Fresh Lime Juice Preparation To a 750 ml glass bottle that will fit comfortably in your freezer, add ingredients. Red Italian Bitter Liqueur (we used Campari) 0.5

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Introduction: The Art of the Home Bar - Why a Stylish Bar Cart Matters In the theater of home entertaining, the bar cart is the star, a mobile stage for your mixology prowess. This guide will walk you through the essentials, transforming your space with a bar cart that's both stunning and functional.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

Pandan is strong and will stand out in cocktails, but also subtle enough that it can still let the spirit shine,” says Alex Law, lead bartender for Bar Podmore in Honolulu. “It This was a challenge faced by Vay Su, partner in cocktail pop-up Double Dragon Bar in Los Angeles, when designing his 93 ’til Infinity cocktail. “I Add 2 Tbsp.

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2024

Now, three quarters of a century later, the appetite for meat-forward boozing has resurfaced with bloodlust, and bars and distilleries around the world are responding with modern technique and marketing prowess to match. Taking Stock Today, the Bullshot is the signature drink of the backroom Orchid Bar at The Okura Tokyo.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

About a decade or so ago, rye was so popular that it was almost impossible to find a consistent supplier of rye for many bars! Bottling Proof : When it enters the bottle, it must be at least 40% ABV. Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI Charred oak barrels impart rich, complex flavors like vanilla and caramel to bourbon.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Potentially the most riffed-upon cocktail of the modern canon, the Penicillin was created by Australian bartender Sam Ross in 2005 while behind the bar at New York’s Milk & Honey. fresh lemon juice 2 dashes cinnamon bitters 1 1/2 oz. Blend well, then strain and bottle for use within 2 weeks. bourbon 3/4 oz. Calvados 3/4 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 19, 2024

Which means I’ve built up a list of go-to cocktail spots across the city, from a chill cocktail lounge to a speakeasy-style bar tucked behind a fried chicken restaurant. The vibes are relaxed, the bar soundtrack chill, and the food and drinks hit the spot, from the $42 ribeye to the $13 freezer Martini with a caviar garnish.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” Bitters themselves have evolved, too. Regans’ Orange Bitters No.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Living in an urban sprawl with limited public transportation, many would-be revelers have to focus on a neighborhood with a good concentration of bars, since rideshares around the city can get pricey. Argo One can’t help but gasp when first entering this stunning hotel bar, which placed No. 10 slot in Asia’s 50 Best Bars.

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 24, 2024

Story by Andy Ratcliff, andrewjohn@me.com Bitters are a concentrated infusion of herbs, roots, and spices that were traditionally used as medicines. The roots of alcoholic bitters can be traced back to ancient civilizations where herbal remedies were a staple of medicinal practices.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

In our accustomed, crotchety “In my day we had to walk five miles through the snow, uphill each way” manner, we lamented the dearth of choices behind the bar back then, and how much things had changed. Its wine-forward character is dry and cleanly acidic with a soft, supple, spice-accented bitterness.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 12, 2024

Polish restaurants and bakeries speak to the area’s immigrant roots, while a seemingly endless string of new bars and restaurants have made Greenpoint one of the buzziest neighborhoods of the moment. Bar Americano The raison d’être at Bar Americano is aperitivo hour.

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2025

Several years into Espresso Martini-mania , what appeared to be a trend at first is proving to be a new staple in cocktail bars across the globe. So what is one to do when Espresso Martini fatigue kicks in and that open bottle of Kahla or Mr. Black starts collecting dust on the bar cart?

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Cheers

APRIL 4, 2024

Ten gin has unveiled a new bottle, along with a supporting campaign of bartender residencies across the globe. Ten bottle has a copper cap with a citrus grater texture. The light translucent green packaging holds a citrus press shaped glass structure at the base of the bottle. Ten bottle in the U.S. Tanqueray No.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

“I’m currently working on opening my own bar, which is an exciting and challenging endeavor. ” Any favorite bars? “One of my favorite bars is Service Bar in DC. ” Photo by Joseph Matty Tell us about your home bar. “My home bar is a mix of essentials and unique finds.

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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). Get creative with this simple gift!

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Bar Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Grand Marnier partners with bar entrepreneur and mixology aficionado Carina Soto Velasquez to present ‘The Grand Encounter: Behind the Bar’ a video content series and new chapter of their Grand Encounters campaign, with collaborators, Hugo Togni, Takuma Watanabe, and Deniseea Head.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Xiquita Restaurante y Bar in Denver stands out for its exceptional rotating menu of traditional Mexico City beverages. ” Mexican wines, seasonal flavors Beyond cocktails, Xiquitas bar program sheds light on Mexicos historical wine-growing regions with an extensive list of high-end Mexican wines by the glass and bottle.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

To celebrate the launch of Jack Daniel’s new Bonded Rye Whiskey – the latest addition to the Bonded Series portfolio – five bars nationwide will be exclusively offering unique cocktail serves using Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye Whiskey. These five bars will be the only place you will find Bonded Rye during this exclusivity period.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2024

Dirty Martinis in La Marais My first stop is the Boubalé bar here at the Mazarin, which opened in October. The wall next to the marble bar is a warm red and covered with illustrations of flowers in white bubbles; in front is what seems to be a hand painted lamp with brushes of navy blue and touches of red swathes.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

We ask Diego Loret De Mola about his brand’s practices that continue to elevate the spirits category by delivering the finest quality pisco to bars worldwide. The mission has always been clear, since inception, the bring to every BAR in the world the best Pisco produced under the SOL of Ica. Hence, the brand name BARSOL.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

Bottled at 88 proof, its mash bill consists of 70% corn, 21% rye, and 9% barley, meticulously crafted with quality heartland-grown corn, limestone-purified water, and the freshest rye and barley ingredients. The brand’s notable achievements in the first year include selling 10,800 bottles, primarily in New Jersey, Kentucky, and online.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

in the late 1970s, the neon-green liqueur was a hit among the disco crowd before changing tastes gradually relegated it to the back of bar shelves. From colorful liqueurs to delicate aperitifs, here are five bottles that translate the authentic flavor of melon to the glass. Launched in the U.S. vodka 3/8 oz. blanc vermouth 3/8 oz.

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Cheers

JANUARY 8, 2024

Kicking off with the Tempo by Hilton Times Square flagship in New York, which opened this past August, the bar features a menu of hand-crafted “Spirited” and “Free-Spirited” cocktails. Notes *For Butterscotch/pumpkin syrup: Combine 1 bottle Monin butterscotch syrup and 1 bottle Monin pumpkin spice syrup.

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