Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

These are the workhorses, the reliable voices in the bartender’s orchestra, always ready to harmonize with bitters, liqueurs, and fresh ingredients. So, what bottles reign supreme on top shelves across the country? We asked the pros and discovered the top 10 spirits fueling their creativity.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Has a little sweet, a little bitter, and a lot of weird. Put in dropper bottle. The addition of lotus root and orange bitters imparts an exquisite herbal essence, while the infusion of Pandan and jasmine cordial adds a burst of citrusy brightness. This cocktail takes you on a flavor journey. A true misfit.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

His work-around involved using rye whiskey infused with oolong tea, a one-two punch of spice and tannins that transforms pandan into a nuanced supporting player. Strain and bottle for use; keeps refrigerated up to 2 weeks. pandan and oolong–infused rye whiskey 1/2 oz. pandan and oolong–infused rye whiskey 1/2 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Sweet Potato & Pumpkin Spice-Infused Las Californias Citrico* ½ oz. Sweet Vermouth 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Preparation Add all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir until cold and diluted. Fine strain and bottle. Photo by Las Californias Gin Gin , Sherry , Vermouth Suegra’s Casserole Ingredients 2 oz. PX Sherry ½ oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

From colorful liqueurs to delicate aperitifs, here are five bottles that translate the authentic flavor of melon to the glass. Made with an infusion of Spanish watermelons, the liqueur gives a clean and balanced flavor, with a hint of candy sweetness that avoids being cloying. But Midori isn’t the only option for fans of melon.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

From floral-infused spritzes to decadent chocolate-kissed creations, these love-inspired libations are sure to make hearts flutter. An infusion of tropical paradise and berry bliss, each sip unveils a harmonious dance of flavors that is both a tribute to the goddess Aphrodite and a gift for the lover in you. Martini Bitters 1 oz.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Then, there’s the occasional, Malört-centric incident that goes viral and makes it out of Chicagoland: When two cicada broods emerged from the ground this past spring, brewpub Noon Whistle Brewing offered cicada husk-infused Malört shots. Fifteen years ago, people’s palates were not attuned to bitterness,” he says.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Eric Syed, Parche, Oakland, California Golden Tooth With a feisty cocktail program to match the vibe of the bar, Superfrico in Las Vegas adds a hint of the tropical to their Penicillin by making a honey syrup infused with toasted coconut, then emphasizes the nutty flavors with a pour of oloroso sherry. bourbon 3/4 oz. oloroso sherry 1/4 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

A neighborhood mainstay since 2002, Angèle serves bistro fare like oysters, French onion soup, and roast chicken alongside house and classic cocktails, an expansive global wine list, and bottles from local and international breweries. “I Cocktails at Angèle. Photo courtesy of Angèle Restaurant Kayla Mays at Folklore.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Come summer, making a blackberry-infused Margarita or an Old Fashioned riff with peaches might seem like a no-brainer. And let’s face it: not every fruit or veggie takes well to juicing or infusions. They may not be the juiciest fruit in the world, but their rich, sticky-sweet flavors can be easily extracted through infusion.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Add a personal touch by flagging your own favorite cocktail recipe or adding a mini bottle of alcohol to the gift. Pair with the A Bar Above wine key bottle opener and a bottle of wine, and you have a complete gift! Help your wedding party attendants make the perfect drink with these home infusion barrels.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

These early liqueurs were created by infusing alcohol with various botanicals, designed to alleviate ailments. The production involves infusing ripe bananas in neutral alcohol, allowing the flavors to develop and intensify. Infused with a complex blend of Williams Pear and cognac, it obers a harmonious balance of sweetness and depth.

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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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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Additionally, the spirit collected during distillation is at its final proof, meaning no water is added to adjust the alcohol content before bottling. Bartenders are experimenting with Pisco Sours by adding various fruits, infusions, and different bitters. Brandy , Vermouth Peruviano Negroni Ingredients 1 ½ oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Beverage manager and award-winning mixologist Devender Sehgal and the skilled bar team craft sophisticated, Japanese-infused cocktails with a focus on shochu, such as the seasonal Cheek to Cheek, a Painkiller-inspired cocktail with Okinawan pineapple, rum, Kumamoto rice shochu, and coconut cream.

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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. cuts through the noise and helps that particular bottle stand out. But a gold emblem that proudly declares, “I’m a winner, baby!”

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Chilled Magazine

JUNE 21, 2024

Garnish with orange peel and 3 drops of Angostura aromatic bitters. Double strain to remove all seeds and stems and bottle up! Double strain and bottle! Double strain and bottle! Mango infused low-fat yogurt spiced with Smoked Paprika and Turmeric* 1 oz Carrot juice 3/4 oz. Turn off heat and let it cool.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The drink blends Rémy V, Cointreau Noir, Bitter Bianco, Cocchi Americano, and tonic for a refreshing and complex spritz. I used some softer flavors like a prickly pear brandy and Manzanilla, a grape-based fortified wine infused with fresh tarragon. José Pérez-Roura of Broken Shaker creating his Zizou Spritz cocktail.

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Imbibe Magazine

MAY 12, 2024

Opened by alums of beloved pizza shop Roberta’s (and named in homage to two longtime regulars), Lise & Vito hones a creatively curated bottle list, aiming for smaller producers across the U.S. More than 200 bottles expand the selection further, but don’t worry—they’re here to walk you through it.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Instead of diving into the nitty gritty history, we’re heading straight for the bottles. But, then they decided to bottle it with Del Professore. It undergoes a deeper infusion of botanicals, transforming it into a spicy and seductive elixir. The Italian peninsula is now home to small-production gins with major flair.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Wild Turkey uses heavily charred barrels for aging their bourbons and bottles their flagship bourbon at a punchy 101 proof. Each sip has notes of vanilla, ripe fruits, bitter chocolate, and a hint of port finish. Lets go with Wild Turkey 101. During Prohibition, doctors were writing prescriptions for high-proof whiskey.

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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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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

“Cocktail College” is brought to you today by Luxardo Bitter Bianco. Listener, if you’re anything like me, I know you love a cocktail made with a classic Italian red bitter. But it’s time for a fresh approach and a whole new take on one of the world’s most iconic cocktails. Head to luxardousa.com today to learn more.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Three items stand before you: a sealable container, a pile of freshly sliced fruit, and a bottle of booze. You’re a bartender or home bar enthusiast who just made a spirit infusion. As sophisticated as these infusions can be, they also share some low-brow origins. Congratulations! It depends on how they’re used.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Curious Elixirs is a new company pushing booze-free, bottled (and canned) cocktails, largely inspired by classic options and particularly heavy on fresh juices. 1 – “A bitter booze-free pomegranate cocktail inspired by the Negroni Sbagliato, infused with rhodiola to lift you up.” 2 servings/bottle.

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Bar Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2025

bitter aperitif, truffle & morel infusion. Zooz is available in aluminium cans or glass bottles. The specially created Nightjar Zooz drinks, each priced at 10, are: Libre Caramelized / Spiced / Citrusy Zooz, 0.0% Forest Fog Bittersweet/ Umami/ Complex Zooz, 0.0% To stock Zooz, contact: daniel@zoozdrinks.com Thunder Leo.

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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

JANUARY 25, 2024

But taking a cue from my “suitcase bottle” habit of transporting back home favorite bottles of amaro from Italy, I was able to secure two bottles of Pronto! While some Trader Joe’s do sell spirits, in addition to branded private-label bottles of tequila, vodka, and whiskey, Pronto!

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Photos by Justin Harrison The pair explained that absinthe, an herb-infused alcohol made from fennel, anise, and wormwood, was once widely known as a liquid that made people crazy. Those who simply want to try a quality, modern-day absinthe can look to Absinthia’s Bottled Spirits and Jade Liqueurs.

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2024

Reach for premium triple sec like Cointreau or Grand Marnier and ensure your bottle of tequila contains 100 percent Blue Weber agave. In this variation, the classic Margarita build gets a boost from a bird’s eye chili-infused simple syrup, which provides the build with both sweetness and heat.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Distilled Bottles of gin that are labeled as Distilled Gin means that they are a distilled spirit made with botanicals including juniper that may (or may not) have flavorings or other additives introduced after distillation. Classic Gin Martini (gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters) The Martini is perhaps the most iconic cocktail ever.

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VinePair

JANUARY 7, 2024

Overall, we determined that the bitter profile of aperitifs lends itself best to an NA format, as it’s seemingly easier to mimic without alcohol. Price: $40 / 4-pack 20 oz bottles De Soi Co-founded by Katy Perry in 2022, De Soi is a range of NA sparkling apéritifs available in four flavors. Agrestis Brooklyn-based St.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Marked by harvesting, measured by old chestnut barrels, and forged by distillation at low temperatures, Silvio Carta celebrates the wild wonder of the island’s landscape, and every bottle of wine and spirit is produced with 100% hand-foraged Sardinian herbs and botanicals directly from the family gardens. Thoughts follow.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 4, 2024

The company’s process is described as follows: “We extract flavours through small batch distillations without the use of alcohol, by using maceration, vapour infusion and hydrosols. Each batch is individually blended, tasted and tested before being bottled.”

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Instead, we’re focusing on our very own bathtub gin ; honestly, it’s basically just infused vodka (not to be confused with flavored vodka). Copyright A Bar Above But wait, why would you bother to do all this and not just buy a bottle of gin? Well, for one, it’s fun to infuse alcohol. It’s very bitter, so you don’t want that!

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Australian Bartender

JANUARY 29, 2024

Funnel into a bottle and cap. BOTTLE KILL PUNCH Yield: 26 x 90ml serves I followed the (very rough) Fred Siggins Punch recipe for this one. Funnel into a bottle and cap. In a second container, add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Add the batched cocktail into the container with the rehydrated milk.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 14, 2024

View Product Here Bitters Gift Set The perfect stocking stuffers, this mini set from Scrappys features four handcrafted bittersOrange, Aromatic, Chocolate, and Firewaterdesigned to elevate any cocktail. View Product Here Infuser with a Filter Those little thyme leaves, oh they are impossible to strain out. And running out of ice?

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