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Story Behind the Lion’s Tail Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

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. Demerara Syrup 3/4 oz. Bourbon 1/2 oz.

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The Story Behind the Lion’s Tail Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

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. Demerara Syrup 3/4 oz. Bourbon 1/2 oz.

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Book Review: Slow Drinks

Drinkhacker

I’ve encountered plenty of cocktail books that include the occasional syrup or tincture made from homegrown herbs, but Slow Drinks goes lightyears beyond this, offering recipes dependent as much on their locally foraged modifiers as they are their base spirit. Need a quick guide to basic fermentation, mead making, beer brewing?

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Create Fall Inspired Cocktails Using El Mayor Tequila

Chilled Magazine

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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Life Beyond the Bar with Garvey Alexander

Chilled Magazine

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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The Ultimate Guide To Craft Mocktails For Dry January

A Bar Above

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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Father’s Day Gift Guide

A Bar Above

For example, if I wanted to make a Margarita basket for my dad, I could add fresh limes, homemade simple syrup, oranges (because my family does Margaritas with a splash of orange juice), a citrus juicer , and Cointreau to go with my tequila of choice. He also has a holiday cocktail book that you should check out.

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