Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Of course, we suggest sipping this mezcal solo, but Mala Mia’s Cuishe is so elegantly herbal that it will mix into a Negroni with finesse, a friend to bartenders eager to convert their gin-loving bar guests. This fresh earthiness compliments the hallmark bitter-citrus profile of a Negroni.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Bartenders mix the cocktail in volume before service begins and store it in a single bottle. Dont add Bitters : bitters do whats known as blooming as they sit in a drink over time, overpowering more subtle flavors. Wait until you pour a drink to add the bitters. Assemble your liquor ingredients only.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 17, 2024

Bar Director Evan Williams of Dalida in San Francisco, CA came across the technique of herb washing cocktails from a Copenhagen-based bartender named Peter Altyenberg, who utilizes the technique in a riff on a Mojito. Any tips/tricks bartenders should keep in mind while trying herb washing? Mint-Washed Dudognon 5yr Cognac* 3/4 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

and Dale DeGroff, the James Beard award-winning father of mixology who reinvented the bartending profession. The distillation of medicinal liqueurs, emergence of punch and bitters, and commercialization of vermouth followed from 1500 CE to 1796 CE. The pair discussed the history of the American cocktail and how major U.S.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

What are bartenders doing with Skrewball behind the bar? Many bartenders also like to use the unique flavors to create innovative cocktails that play into consumers’ nostalgic love of peanut butter, making their own versions of PB&J shots with raspberry liquors or Reese’s inspired shots with chocolate bitters.

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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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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

While the drink is traditionally made with whiskey (rye or bourbon) , sugar, Angostura bitters, and a splash of water, it’s the kind of drink bartenders and mixologists enjoy experimenting with because of its versatility. Luckily for you, we’re in the business of cocktails.

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Cocktails with Suderman

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Unless you made a really, really large batch, you probably had some liquor left over. Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, anecdotes, and recipes. Did you make this year’s eggnog ? If so, then here’s something else you can make with your remaining eggnog booze.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 9, 2024

First, I love that a company in the 2020s named itself “Liquor Co.” ” Forget “Distilling” or “Spirits,” Sausalito Liquor Co. “Our goal with Sausalito Liquor Co. “Our goal with Sausalito Liquor Co. founder, former marketing executive, and part-time local bartender.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Surprisingly, the origin word “mocktail” doesn’t come from a sober mixologist but instead from a 1979 Libbey Glass advertisement targeting both alcohol-drinkers and those who abstain from liquor. Balance – Balance is the interplay between the five basic taste elements: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

That’s because a shot is more than a quick blast of liquor to lips. Its purposes vary: It can be a celebration of good news, a bartender’s friendly handshake , or an efficient means of catching a buzz before or during a night of revelry (and then responsibly ordering a ride share). Of course, some shots are more popular than others.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

To cut through the noise, we turned to bartenders across the country to highlight bottles they think are underrated, whether that means a forgotten classic they reach for over and over or a new product they are excited to see more guests enjoy. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The brown liquor can evoke the season’s warmth and coziness when paired with the right seasonal modifiers, making for a smooth transition from refreshing, rooftop-worthy cocktails or whatever your “ drink of summer ” ended up being. Afzal Kaba, bartender, Musaafer , Houston “ Lion’s Tail. It’s very crisp, autumnal, and delicious.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

With the purchase of Clear Creek Distillery in 2014 and Captive Spirits in 2016, the company now offers a portfolio of brands that span every level on a liquor store shelf, and nearly every spirit a cocktail bar would need. What is important for bartenders to know about your expressions?

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Photo by Bon Vivant via www.unsplash.com Smoking Gun/ Torch for Cocktails A good smoked cocktail is so popular right now, and a cocktail smoker kit is a really modern, creative gift– especially if you have any experienced bartenders in your wedding party. If liquor isn’t your think, try your hand at infusing vanilla extract.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

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. Bartenders should be encouraged to do what they feel and add ingredients to their menus that inspire them. I always have.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

While it began with vermouth, Del Professore soon extended into the liquor’s notorious partner in crime: gin. Each performs well in a classic G&T with Italian bartenders revealing their unique characters in a classic G&T. There are 3 expressions: the Monsieur, à La Madame, and Old Tom Crocodile. So, which is the best?

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Now, don’t expect it to taste like actual liquor. Photo by Tatyana Vega via Unsplash SOCAL SODA: A PLAY ON A MOJITO MOCKTAIL This fun mocktail mojito recipe comes from our resident bartender, Rob Harrah, and brings a little flavor to the non-alcoholic experience. Add the tonic water first, and then add ice.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

million 9-liter cases, according the Beverage Information Group 2024 Liquor Handbook. The new generation of bartenders draws inspiration from the distilled wine spirits timelessness, versatility and range to create Cognac cocktails, Velez says. Volume consumption for the brandy and Cognac category declined 10.2% Franky Marshall.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

To help take out the guesswork, we asked bartenders from around the country to share their favorite bourbons for mixed drinks. Will Rivas, bartender, Rafael , NYC “We like to use George Dickel 8 Year. It works well in a] Revolver or other Old Fashioned-style cocktails with a bitter backbone.” —Joe

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Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This new commemorative bitters honors two centuries of the brand’s craftsmanship and innovation, featuring a unique blend of globally influenced herbs and spices—many reminiscent of those used by the brand’s founder, Dr. Johann Siegert, in his 1824 apothecary—paired with ANGOSTURA aged rum.

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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. You can really taste the herbal blend, with a slight bitter flavor and quiet hints of mint. So what are you to do when your favorite cocktail calls for Chartreuse, but there’s none to be found?

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Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

JULY 17, 2023

HISTORY OF BITTERS Bitters have a long and interesting history. Over time, these concoctions evolved into the bitters we know today. HOW BITTERS ARE MADE Infusing a combination of herbs, roots, spices, and fruits in high-proof alcohol, typically a neutral spirit like vodka or grain alcohol, creates bitters.

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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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Cocktail Whisperer

MAY 21, 2024

There are cannabis bartending bibles available, complete with drink recipes and other valuable knowledge, but there’s also the possibility of creating something new. He has learned some THC dosing lessons as he figures out how to merge 20 years of bartending experience with cannabis mixology. “My He echoed Belman’s advice. Start slow.

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VinePair

AUGUST 16, 2024

This is especially true for traditional, spirit-forward ones like the Old Fashioned, which blends whiskey, bitters, and sugar to create a full-bodied flavor that’s meant to be sipped and savored. This mixture of base spirit, bitters, and sugar became wildly popular, prompting bartenders to create new versions with varied ingredients.

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Cocktails with Suderman

AUGUST 16, 2024

Where repeat ingredients are concerned, it also makes things easier for readers, who can get multiple uses from a single bottle of liquor. Cocktails With Suderman is the home bartender’s guide, with tips, tricks, techniques, anecdotes, opinions, and recipes. So many recipes! Become a paid subscriber, and never miss a drink.

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Cheers

APRIL 10, 2024

Jocelyn Jolley is head bartender at Michael’s on Naples , an Italian restaurant in Long Beach, CA. How did you learn bartending and improve when you were starting out? In the beginning, I sat at the well of every bartender I knew in town, with my notebook, and asked every question. Garnish with an edible flower.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Gin is one of the most popular spirits and one of the most common liquors used in cocktails. Gin is a liquor thats made from neutral grain spirits that are flavored with a variety of botanicals, one of which must be juniper. Classic Gin Martini (gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters) The Martini is perhaps the most iconic cocktail ever.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The original Martini recipe also called for 2 dashes of orange bitters , although it fell out of fashion to include that ingredient for a while, and some dedicated Martini drinkers still go without. The proportions of gin to vermouth in this classic version can vary depending on personal taste, but a common liquor to vermouth ratio is 2:1.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

There are dozens of shooters poured out by bartenders nationwide, and while you might recognize their names, knowing what’s actually in them is another question. This means the shot is a bit of a choose-your-own-adventure situation, with many bartenders and home drinkers touting different versions of the build.

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Notes Oscar Garcia, lead bartender at seafood grill Corvina in Boca Raton, FL, created this recipe. Print Rocket Pop Course Drinks Keyword Blue Curaçao, Horchata vodka, lemon, orgeat, Peychaud’s bitters Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Top with additional crushed ice and add a generous float of bitters. Pour into Collins glass.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

There are so many different bottles of gin on liquor store shelves these days, and most are flavored with a wide range of botanicals. Bartenders from all across the Northeast participated in this new competition, using Barr Hill Gin to create their own version of the classic Bee’s Knees cocktail. Madison Drain, from Providence, R.I.,

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VinePair

APRIL 1, 2024

For the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of bottles stocked in your local liquor store or loaded on the virtual shelves of online retailers, a medal can be a make-or-break moment. On the palate, sweet and bitter notes balance themselves nicely.

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VinePair

JANUARY 29, 2024

A carefully balanced mix of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, with a cocktail cherry garnish, it is a timeless masterpiece. The palate starts sweet, but is countered by a complex bitter finish. It’s pleasant and approachable on the palate, absent of the grippy bitterness that can be challenging.

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

The author, Emma Witman, is a bartender from Asheville, North Carolina. Emma Witman Being a bartender involves a whole lot more than just making drinks and taking people’s money. Like ballerinas, bartenders have a way of making the job look effortless. We spin the tin in our hands with ease.

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Old Liquors Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

That said, it can also produce phenomenally rewarding results—there’s a reason the hippest bar on your block has micro-barrels with cocktails on constant rotation, and why this is the brainchild of one of the industry’s best bartenders, Jeffrey Morgenthaler, of Clyde Commons in Portland, Oregon. Don’t add bitters to the barrel.

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