Chilled Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

First appearing in The Cafe Royal Cocktail Book , the classic Lion’s Tail came about during Prohibition in the 1930s and features allspice dram, a liqueur made with rum, pimento berries and spices, alongside bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. Bourbon 1/2 oz. Elizabeth Allspice Dram 1/4 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

The first known printed mention of the Lucien Gaudin cocktail appears in the 1929 book “Cocktails de Paris,” by RIP, a pseudonym for Georges Gabriel Thenon who was a French singer, entertainer, and overall social influencer. The drink also begs for experimentation with different bitter aperitifs, like St. Campari ½ oz.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 10, 2023

But we’re also keen on sharing the knowledge that makes their contents special, and that’s where the best new drinks books come in. Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. The New French Wine: Redefining the World’s Greatest Wine Culture [Two-Book Boxed Set] Jon Bonné, Ten Speed Press, March 2023.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Garvey took charge of his future by creating something deeply personal and meaningful: The Brunch God comic book. This comic book is a culmination of my love for anime, cocktails, and the brunch culture that earned me the nickname “Brunch God.” Honey Bush, Mandarin, and Orange Tea Simple Syrup 2 oz.

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VinePair

APRIL 9, 2025

The cocktail combines equal parts vodka, rum, tequila, gin, and triple sec ironically containing almost every ingredient in the book besides tea. This New Orleans classic also uses a hearty three ounces of rye and 10 dashes of Peychauds bitters, making it a sneakily strong cocktail.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Tequila forward, decadent and savory, with a hint of bitterness and tropical undertones. Perfect for curling up with a good book and listening to the afternoon rain.” Lemon juice 3 drops 18:21 Aromatic bitters Preparation "Combine all ingredients in a tin with ice. El Mayor Reposado Tequila ½ oz. El Mayor Reposado ½ oz.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

DIY mocktail books abound, such as the famed Aviary Restaurant’s Zero, A New Approach to Non-Alcoholic Drinks. 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? These books helped me to understand flavor pairing.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The distillation of medicinal liqueurs, emergence of punch and bitters, and commercialization of vermouth followed from 1500 CE to 1796 CE. Drawing inspiration from vintage bartending books — including Jerry Thomas’s “How to Mix Drinks,” he created 24 cocktails, which were later pared down to a selection of 16.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

DeGroff Bitter Aperitivo and DeGroff New World Amaro event photographed by Rose Callahan at Amor Y Amargo on May 10, 2023 “I’m a research scientist and New Orleans native, both of which factored into my falling down this deep rabbit hole,” jokes T.A.

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The Cocktail Lovers

APRIL 11, 2025

Sometimes bitter, sometimes sour, one reminiscent of lemon, another of orange. I was studying some old recipe books about how to extract the fragrance of flowers in cooking and decided to try to use it for drinks. Perfect pairing: cod, turnips, clams and violets with Floral Bitters 13. Was their a particular inspiration?

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Tiki Cocktail Book & Tiki Glasses Surprise your closest friends who are standing by you on your wedding day with some really cool cocktail recipes. Pair a set of hurricane glasses or tiki mugs with a tropical cocktail book for your own customized, fun gift box. Photo by Gianluca Riccio via www.unsplash.com 1.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

I also enjoy relaxing with a good book, especially ones about the history of spirits and mixology.” I have an array of bitters, syrups, and fresh ingredients for both classic and experimental cocktails. Traveling is another passion of mine—exploring new places and discovering local flavors always inspires my mixology.

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As the title suggests, they’re front of centre of our featured book ‘ The Martini The Ultimate Guide to a Cocktail Icon’ by Alice Lascelles; then they pop up in fine style in our bar review at one of the oldest restaurants in London Rules, as well as in this week’s Cocktail Hack with Simon Ford.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2024

And, if there’s one thing I’ve learned from his vivid depictions of Paris in books like A Moveable Feast and The Sun Also Rises, the writer knew how to throw a few back. Chartreuse, and lime bitters. For some Americans these days, the city is best known as the titular place on Netflix’s Emily in Paris.

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Drinkhacker

MARCH 7, 2025

Rich and inviting, the nose opens with orange marmalade, offering a balance of citrusy sweetness and subtle bitterness. Allspice and well-worn book leather follow the initial citrus. The historical name will no doubt continue to be funny to many, but is the actual bourbon more serious? Let’s find out!

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

Corsair owner and co-founder Darek Bell wrote a book about making smoked whiskey, Fire Water , that many distillers cite as an essential resource. One of the first to do it was Corsair Distillery in Tennessee; its Triple Smoke whiskey employs Wisconsin cherrywood, along with German beech and Scottish peat, for a complex smoke character.

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VinePair

AUGUST 9, 2024

Beautifully bright, curiously clear, and perfectly balanced between bitter and sweet, Luxardo’s Bianco Negroni is built for summertime. Named after the cities where this two-ingredient cocktail originated, the Milano-Torino is made from half Italian sweet vermouth and half bitters. Look no further than your cocktail glass.

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The Cocktail Lovers

JANUARY 25, 2024

But before we hear from Steve, we’re doing the usual: opening up bottles, dipping into a book and heading off to a cocktail bar to sample its goodies. Our book choice this week is Aperitif by Kate Hawkins and our bar review sees us falling for Dram, the recently opened, tardis-like spot in London’s Soho.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Your favorite bartender can create gorgeous patterns with bitters, spray the inside of a cocktail glass with vermouth, or make custom stenciled patterns on an egg white cocktail. These bitters bottles come in classic amber brown or gorgeous matte black– and in two sizes: 2 oz or 4 oz. Stock photo courtesy of Chronicle Books 17.

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Advanced Mixology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The result is an equally sour and bitter elixir. The 2019 Thierry Allemand Reynard Cornas scored 98 points in Vinous book. Its one of those wines that need little help from bitters, syrup, hot sauce and other condiments, as its already wonderfully flavorful. This medium-bodied wine has an ABV of 14.5%

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Cocktails with Suderman

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Yes, there were spirit-heavy mixed drinks that preceded it, particularly punch, but the Whiskey Cocktail was the first libation to combine whiskey, sugar, and bitters in a single-serve drink. Years after his bar book came out, Thomas released an update. It wasn’t quite an Old Fashioned. It’s recipe number 109.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

That was a really great time to enter the craft scene, and Ill never forget those first few years of reading books recommended by peers and bosses, watching countless hours of Tales of the Cocktail seminars, and getting familiar with aperitifs, amari, and liqueurs, he recalls. Falernum and mole bitters provide a backbone of subtle spice.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Chloe and I were on a tour to the statue of David by Michelangelo when the guide mentioned the book about Michelangelo’s life entitled The Agony and the Ecstasy. It should accent all the functions of your palate when tasting it and be an equal amount of sweet, tart, bitter, salty, and savory. It is important for a drink to be balanced.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 8, 2024

Manhattan Cocktail Recipe The classic Manhattan recipe: 1 oz of Cocchi Torino (different brands will give you different flavors) 2 oz of a rye of choice 2 dashes of Angostura bitters. Or as many dashes of bitters as you want Maraschino cherry to garnish. A lemon twist works just as well. Sazerac Rye, 45% ABV BUY NOW: $19.95

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Australian Bartender

JUNE 24, 2024

The story which I had always heard was one made famous by Stanley Clisby Arthur, author of 1937 book ‘Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix ‘Em’. 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).

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Steve the Bartender

AUGUST 6, 2024

Print Queen’s Park Hotel Super Cocktail This cocktail was first seen in Owen Rutter's book If Crab No Walk: A Traveller in the West Indies from 1932. Owen shared his experience of the Queen's Park Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad. He seemed to have taken a liking to the Super Cocktail (and so have I).

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Bitters like Angostura add complexity. Bitters: Aromatic additions that enhance cocktail complexity. Styling Your Bar Cart: Design Tips and Decor Ideas (Personalize Your Space) Style your cart with a decorative tray, vintage items, books, and ambient lighting. Simple syrup is a must-have. Add a rug or runner to define the area.

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VinePair

AUGUST 16, 2024

In bitter almonds, the compound amygdalin breaks down into cyanide and benzaldehyde, which gives almond extract its aroma. He’s widely known for his highly technical approach to drinks, pioneering inventive preparations at his now-closed bars Booker & Dax and Existing Conditions and in his book “ Liquid Intelligence.”

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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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Cocktail Whisperer

MARCH 12, 2025

Warren Bobrow is a master mixologist and author of 6 beverage books on cannabis cocktails, mocktails, and tonics. How much THC? That is up to you, my friends. Dont destroy yourself! He is also the CEO & Co-Founder of Klaus – Ready-to-drink functionally-infused cocktails.

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VinePair

JANUARY 25, 2024

As the author of books on amaro , bitters , and a writer who frequently chronicles Italian drinking culture , I’ve had the chance to try countless bottles of amaro over the years and I’m always curious, and often skeptical, of a new release, especially one from Trader Joe’s. ”) on the blue neckband label.

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Australian Bartender

JUNE 19, 2024

The liqueur’s sweetness is balanced by a slight bitterness, offering a complex and well-rounded palate. Its unique tasting notes include a harmonious blend of sweet almond and subtle apricot, underpinned by hints of marzipan and a delicate trace of vanilla. or 0475 050 458 or @nathanel_salerno.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

There was a lot of self-education, books, going to other bars, … but I had a lot of mentors and a close group of friends that I’m still working with today.” I love Negronis, so I wanted to incorporate more bitter flavors but keep it refreshing. I found inspiration in the Hugo Spritz [which features elderflower liqueur].

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Barina Craft

DECEMBER 31, 2023

The Daily Cocktail book actually listed the Happy New Year cocktail recipe as their drink of the day recommendation for December 31st back in 2006.* Classic Champagne Cocktail - sugar cube, aromatic bitters and Champagne with optional brandy for an IBA official drink. ” You could have some fun with that at your party.

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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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Australian Bartender

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

3 Martini (Fino sherry, Malfy Gin, clarified passionfruit, orange bitters), Watermelon Garabaldi (Davo Plum Aperitivo Bitters, Campari, fluffy watermelon), Negroni Rossa (Don Julio Rosado, Lillet Rosé, Ramazzotto Rosado, verjus, clarified watermelon), and Lychee Martini (Fig Leaf Hendricks, Lillet Rosé, Italicus, lychee).

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

JULY 12, 2024

You’ll want to attend Dovetail’s first annual Landjaeger & Treber-Fest on July 26th, which features a conversation with Jesse Brookstein, author of the extremely specific book A PERFECT PAIR: THE HISTORY OF LANDJAEGER IN GREEN COUNTY WISCONSIN. Did you know that Illuminated Brew Works has its own coloring book?

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