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And we’re especially excited to share with you our Flavor Manipulation series, a trio of self-paced online courses that explore the use of essential ingredients like different types of bitters and syrups , as well as how to use various flavor profiles in alcoholic drinks. Sign up for the course here.
You can always make your own, choosing from meticulously researched recipes of professional mixologists to quick YouTube tutorials as basic as blending a cinnamon stick with simplesyrup, draining away the sediment and letting it sit for 30 minutes. From your favorite bottle of bourbon or rye whiskey, measure out 2 oz.
Raspberry SimpleSyrup 12 oz. Ingredients 1 bottle Sagamore Rye Whiskey 24 oz. Strawberry SimpleSyrup* Preparation Combine Sagamore Rye Whiskey, lemon juice, and strawberry simplesyrup in a shaker with ice. Ingredients 1 bottle Keeper’s Heart Irish + American 4 oz. Cinnamon Syrup 39 oz.
SimpleSyrup 1 dash Orange Bitters 1 Egg White Preparation In a shaker, muddle the strawberry. SimpleSyrup 1 Lemon Twist Preparation Add ingredients into a shaker with ice. Fresh Lime Juice Preparation To a 750 ml glass bottle that will fit comfortably in your freezer, add ingredients. Orange Liqueur 2 oz.
SimpleSyrup Preparation Combine ingredients into a mixing glass with ice. Squeeze in about a teaspoon of agave, add a little more if you like it sweeter (simplesyrup works here too if thats what you have on hand, go with oz to start). Raspberry SimpleSyrup oz. Martini Bitters 1 oz. Prosecco 1 oz.
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. Smoked Maple Syrup 2 dashes Chocolate Bitters Preparation Combine Cask Strength Old Line Whiskey, smoked maple syrup and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass and stir with ice.
The floral and fruit-forward gin is bottled at 47.6% It is as complex as it is simple when imbibed with NOLET’S Silver Gin. SimpleSyrup (or to taste) 2-3 oz. SimpleSyrup 2 Fresh Lavender, Rosemary, Mint, Rose Petals, Tarragon, Juniper, Peppercorns, Citrus Wheel or any other Herb, Fruit or Flower 4 oz.
Tequila forward, decadent and savory, with a hint of bitterness and tropical undertones. Cold Foam Ingredients 1 cup coconut cream ¼ cup toasted sesame simplesyrup Preparation 1 cup coconut cream, ¼ cup toasted sesame simplesyrup, chilled and hand whipped or dispensed from whipping siphon. Stir well and bottle.
cola syrup 1/2 oz. Fernet-Branca 1 dash Angostura bitters Tools: shaker, strainer Glass: Collins Garnish: fresh orange wedge To mix the cocktail, in a shaker with ice combine all the ingredients. Cola Syrup Combine 1 part Coca-Cola with 2 parts white sugar by weight in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Sweet Vermouth 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Preparation Add all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir until cold and diluted. Fine strain and bottle. Lime 1 tablespoon of Fig Jam 3 dashes Orange Bitters Topo Chico, to top Preparation Add all ingredients in a tin except the Topo Chico. PX Sherry ½ oz. Las Californias Nativo ½ oz.
mango leaf demerara simplesyrup* 3/4 oz. egg white Preparation In a shaker with ice, combine Mango Shotta, simplesyrup, orange juice, lime juice, and egg white. Garnish with orange peel and 3 drops of Angostura aromatic bitters. Double strain to remove all seeds and stems and bottle up! Mango Shotta 1 oz.
simplesyrup Club soda Lemon twist for garnish Preparation In a shaker, combine Noces Royales, lemon juice, and simplesyrup with ice. With its depth of flavor and bottled at 40% ABV, it shines in a variety of cocktails. Liqueur Royal Fizz Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. Noces Royales 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz.
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.
Fraser & Thompson North American Whiskey 1 cup Pomegranate Juice Zest of 1 Orange 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Orange Juice 1 (750 ml) bottle Prosecco or Sparkling Wine, chilled Arils from 1 Pomegranate Preparation In a large pitcher, combine Fraser & Thompson, pomegranate juice, orange zest and orange juice. SimpleSyrup 1/2 oz.
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.
It features a blend of alluring botanicals like bitter orange and gentian, complemented by a dose of something unexpected – Marsala wine, added during this aperitif’s aging process. This cocktail highlights Amante 1530, an aperitif like the Italian sun in a bottle. Move out Campari, there’s a new regal and red aperitif in town.
Pineapple simplesyrup is a great way to enjoy the tropical flavor of fresh pineapple all year round. This ultra easy recipe uses just two ingredients, and whether you have a whole fresh pineapple or just bottled juice on hand, I have the perfect pineapple syrup for you! What is simplesyrup?
If you’ve ever made cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, you can make this very easy cranberry simplesyrup. Their bold tartness is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of sugar or honey in a syrup or sauce. Cranberry Gimlet Make a wintery twist on the classic Gimlet by substituting this cranberry syrup for plain simplesyrup.
In terms of packaging, the bourbon bottle is custom-made, a project that took a year and a half to complete. They wanted the bourbon to stand out, so they opted for a round bottle, favored by bartenders for its ease of pouring and shelf fit. It’s inspired by a sketch from Autumn’s father he created in 2014. Garnish with lemon.
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.
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.
Berry simplesyrups are some of the easiest to make and the most versatile to use, making them well worth the small effort to make them. Did you know that you don’t even have to cook blackberry simplesyrup? Also try my fun and super quick Fresh Raspberry SimpleSyrup Recipe !
A bottle opener and corkscrew are non-negotiable. Simplesyrup is a must-have. Bitters like Angostura add complexity. Flavored syrups and liqueurs add creativity. SimpleSyrup: Equal parts sugar and water, heated until dissolved. Bitters: Aromatic additions that enhance cocktail complexity.
Print Bourbon Spritz Course Drinks Keyword Aperol, bourbon, lemon, prosecco, Simplesyrup Ingredients 1 part Maker’s Mark bourbon 1 part Aperol ¾ parts Freshly squeezed lemon juice Splash of simplesyrup Prosecco Instructions Fill a wine glass with ice. Layer in bourbon, Aperol, juice and syrup.
Today, the Espresso Martini is one of the most ordered cocktails in the world, and every day, a new canned or bottled version hits the market. No one is sure about the first, but the answer to the latter is yes: Its a brilliant cocktail that simultaneously hits as bitter, sweet, boozy, and, if caffeinated, keeps you partying all night.
Mixologists and home bartenders alike soon rushed to their local liquor stores to secure their bottles. Dating back to the early 1900s, the cocktail combines equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Chartreuse for a less bitter spin on the classic. Rich Demerara syrup and a hint of lime juice keep the bitterness in check.
Print Summer Blues Spritzer Course Drinks Keyword Blueberry vodka, Irish whiskey, lemon juice, lychee liqueur, mint, Simplesyrup Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Simplesyrup ½ oz. Lemon juice Peychaud’s bitters Instructions Add blue Curaçao to the bottom of a tall cocktail glass.
A collection of premium expressions from the popular Tennessee distillery, the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel range is bottled from individual casks hand-selected by the master distiller. Mixing whiskey with bitters and sugar syrups, the Old Fashioned is traditionally served over ice. Add all ingredients and stir for 10 seconds.
Bottled cocktails are inundating the market, and outside of the Margarita, none seems quite as popular to premix as the Old Fashioned. It makes sense: It’s one of few popular cocktails with ingredients that don’t spoil, so it should functionally last forever in the bottle, even after opening. This is the real deal.
Throw in a bottle of his favorite liquor and a bar mat for a non-slip surface, a jar of cocktail cherries for garnish, or a cocktail smoker kit, and you have a complete gift! Photo copyright A Bar Above SPIRITS If your Pops likes a good cocktail and drinking gifts in general, gifting a bottle of alcohol is a pretty practical gift.
But given the effort it takes to produce a high-quality bottle, Champagne prices can run high, meaning some may be hesitant to pour their sparkling investment into a glass full of other ingredients. The refreshing cocktail, made with gin , lemon juice, simplesyrup, and Champagne, is also easy to make.
ABV beers, alcohol-free wines and cocktails made with spirit alternatives, such as Lyre’s, Seedlip and Ceder’s, as well as non-alcoholic bitters, including Dram and All the Bitters. It’s then topped off with Dram’s Lavender & Lemongrass non-alcoholic bitters. Fever Tree grapefruit soda syrup* ¾ oz.
Portland Syrups is an Oregon-based producer of more than 20 sweetening mixers, ranging from simplesyrup to pumpkin spice. Each is sold in a 12 ounce bottle, which provides 12 to 24 servings. Bottles are shelf stable for 24 months. After opening, they will keep refrigerated for 6 months.
There are also dozens of ways to work the fruit into libations with apple brandy, apple juice, syrups, or even fresh slices, though no one method is superior. Floral and fruity with subtle oak influence, Calvados maintains gin’s herbal influence on the cocktail while providing a pleasant sweetness that tapers some of Campari ’s bitter bite.
Get to Know All Three La Marca Bottles There is a bottle of La Marca for every palate, every dish, and every occasion. Why not bring all three bottles to the party and host a tasting? The result is a beautiful reflection of Treviso’s terroir and the craftsmanship inherent to Italian cuisine and culture.
(TCWC) has launched two ready-to-serve Old Fashioned Cocktails in portable bottles: Original (37% ABV) and Cherry (27% ABV). Both expressions contain housemade simplesyrup and bitters, and a citrus expression. The ratio of bourbon, bitters, simple and citrus is perfect in every way.
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 simplesyrup, which provides the build with both sweetness and heat.
That said, some Sake can also have bitter or herbal notes. Lime Juice 0.5oz Pineapple Juice 0.5oz SimpleSyrup 1 Egg White Method : Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker and fill with cubed ice. Sake, like many other spirits, has a really varied flavor profile.
Ullo owner and drinks creator, Kurtis Bosley Ullo Pizza & Wine 23 The Strand, Dee Why NSW @ullo.pizzawine ULLO Pizza & Wine is the new venue by Oi Hospitality (Banco Manly, Corretto Dee Why, Bottled by BLOC) that is bringing a late-night vibe to the Dee Why Strip.
RT Sangria 1 bottle of Gamay, Zinfandel, or Garnacha wine (note: it’s okay to go cheap here) 1/2 cup brandy 1/2 cup cranberry juice 1 tablespoon of sugar summer fruits of choice (start with lemons, limes, and oranges), quartered Vigorously mix the juice, sugar, and cut fruit together in a large container. -RT RT Old Fashioned 2 oz.
If you’re lucky enough to snag a precious bottle of Chartreuse right now, you probably know just what a feat that is. You can really taste the herbal blend, with a slight bitter flavor and quiet hints of mint. Rather, it’s reported that they’re just producing enough bottles to earn enough money to run their monastery.
It’s probably best to leave that bottle of Chardonnay stashed away, though, lest the style’s rich, buttery flavors overwhelm the pitcher. For this produce-packed build, combine a bottle of still white wine and a bottle of bubbles with sliced peaches, kiwis, strawberries, and a handful of mint for balance.
HISTORY OF BITTERSBitters 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.
Like most of Ward’s creations, it’s deceptively simple — an easy-to-make mix of high quality Irish whiskey , St. Germain elderflower liqueur, and orange bitters, laced a rinse of boisterous Scotch. Cooper Union 1 dash orange bitters ½ ounce St. Fortunately, this is a semi-solvable problem.
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