Good Spirits News

JULY 14, 2024

Light in mouthfeel and fruit forward, there is nonetheless a somewhat dry presentation with a slightly bitter edge which cuts the sweetness down to a low rumble. oz raspberry syrup 2 oz Tails of the Unexpected Ruby Soho Instructions: Muddle the raspberries in a cocktail shaker. Mix in the shaker. Add ice and stir until well-chilled.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Can gin truly double as bitters? Add to Collins glass with muddled orange. Trader Vic’s Fog Cutter Recipe Ingredients 2 ounces Puerto Rican rum 1 ounce brandy ½ ounce gin 1 ounce orange juice 2 ounces lemon juice Float: sherry Directions Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with cracked ice. The cocktail in question?

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

-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. Add wine and brandy and stir well.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Once you’ve mastered those, try it out in a sessionable Americano or test your muddling skills in an Enzoni. Made from pear brandy and infused with pear juice, cloves, Saigon cinnamon, and cane sugar, this liqueur opens up with baking spice and gingerbread aromas followed up by a smooth dose of peak-season Bartlett pear on the palate.

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PubClub

APRIL 6, 2024

crème de pêche, vanilla simple syrup, lemon, lime, dash of Angostura bitters) Huntress Steakhouse (Gaslamp) – Shoot to Kill (Hendrick’s Gin, strawberry shiso shrub, Amaro Nonino, falernum, lemon, egg white) insideOUT (Hillcrest) – Homa’s Nectar (Reyka Vodka, St. Bernard’s Cure All (Tullamore D.E.W.,

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The Whisky Exchange

JANUARY 6, 2023

Lightly muddle the mint leaves to wake them up a bit and then fill the glass to the brim with ice cubes. Ingredients 75ml Gonzalez Byass Leonor Palo Cortado 2 Orange slices 1 Lemon Slice 20ml 1:1 simple syrup Method Muddle your sliced citrus fruit with the sherry and simple syrup in the bottom of a shaker. Add ice cubes and shake hard.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 9, 2024

oz Don Julio Reposado 2 Dashes Orange Bitters .25 oz Herbal Liqueur 2 Dashes Mole Bitters Garnish: Orange Peel Glassware: Coupe Preparation: In a shaker, combine ingredients and strain into coupe glass. Garnish with a sprig of toasted rosemary. Tequila Don Julio: Cinnamon Old Fashioned This is the Don Julio Cinnamon Old Fashioned.

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Advanced Mixology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

ounces of Martini red vermouth, a dash of Absinthe, and 1 dash of orange bitters, shake or stir with ice, and strain into a chilled glass. For more depth, add rye whiskey or cognac and a few dashes of Peychaud's bitters, known for their spicy profile. In a highball glass, muddle fresh mint leaves to release aromatic oils.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters. To make an Old Fashioned , combine 2 ounces of bourbon or rye, 1 sugar cube, a few dashes of aromatic bitters and a splash of club soda in an old-fashioned glass.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters. To make an Old Fashioned , combine 2 ounces of bourbon or rye, 1 sugar cube, a few dashes of aromatic bitters and a splash of club soda in an old-fashioned glass.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 29, 2023

But they should be transcendent and bulletproof to the wastebasket of our brains — no amount of time passed muddling that sublime feeling. All the sweetness is cut by a drier finish, leading to a well-balanced hoppy lager with the perfect amount of bitterness.” They might tell a compelling story or carry a powerful message.

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Barina Craft

JULY 17, 2023

Gently muddle the mint and sugar in a double old fashioned glass. Some smash recipes also include a dash of orange bitters in the drink. Add crushed ice, stir in the whisky and garnish with a mint sprig. Add all the ingredients to an ice filled cocktail shaker. Shake well and strain into chilled glassware.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

The drink is boozy, herbal, and bitter, so if you want a cocktail on the sweeter side, simply opt for an ounce and a half of bourbon in place of gin and enjoy a Boulevardier. Created sometime in the mid-1800s, the Manhattan consists of two ounces of rye whiskey, one ounce of sweet vermouth, and two dashes of Angostura bitters.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Best Sherry Cocktails Sherry can balance out other flavors, such as sour or bitter, or add a subtle sweetness. Adonis This classic cocktail perfectly balances sweet and bitter flavors, with sherry as the main ingredient. Stir 2 ounces of Fino or Manzanilla sherry with 1 ounce of dry vermouth and a dash of orange bitters.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Best Sherry Cocktails Sherry can balance out other flavors, such as sour or bitter, or add a subtle sweetness. Adonis This classic cocktail perfectly balances sweet and bitter flavors, with sherry as the main ingredient. Stir 2 ounces of Fino or Manzanilla sherry with 1 ounce of dry vermouth and a dash of orange bitters.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Sitting somewhere between Aperol and Campari on the flavor scale, Select is slightly sweet, delivering citrus fruit and an undercurrent of bitter botanicals that fuse perfectly with Prosecco and club soda. The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early.

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VinePair

MAY 12, 2024

Made using a mixture of sweet and bitter orange peels from fruit sourced from Spain, Ghana, Senegal, Brazil, and Tunisia, the drink was originally released in 1875. Classified as a curaçao and triple sec hybrid, Grand Marnier is made from a mixture of Cognac , distilled bitter orange essence, and sugar. What Is Cointreau?

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The brandy category keeps getting better and better, just as bartenders continue to devise new ways of mixing the spirit into cocktails. There’s never a bad time for brandy, but winter is an especially perfect time to incorporate it into your glass. Brandy Alexander A holiday classic via Bryants Cocktail Lounge.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2025

Brandy Augustes XO Old Fashioned Ingredients 2 oz. Boulard Calvados Auguste XO 1 tsp Simple Syrup 3dashesAngostura bitters Preparation Add the sugar and bitters into a mixing glass, and muddle or stir until the sugar is nearly dissolved. Brandy , Rum , Sherry Spanish Eggnog Ingredients 1 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 24, 2025

The Mojitos origins are said to trace back to the 16th century when Sir Francis Drake and his crew supposedly first created it, initially as a medicinal remedy to combat cholera using local ingredients like cane brandy, mint, sugar, and lime. Muddling mint is trickywhat is the right technique to get the best flavor with no bitterness?

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The vanilla bitters were used to complement the vanilla that is already Edmonds Honor. Lemon Juice 2 Dashes of Vanilla Bitters Barspoon of Fig Jam A few dashes of Fee Foam or an Egg White Cab Float Dehydrated Fig (for garnish) Preparation Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Garnish with Brandy Cherry and Lemon Zest.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 24, 2024

. diced Persimmon Champagne or sparkling wine Instructions Place persimmon and syrup in a cocktail shaker and muddle well. Print Cranberry Spritz Course Drinks Keyword Aperol, apple brandy, cranberry, prosecco Ingredients 13 oz. Apple brandy 18 oz. Strain into flute or large coupe glass.

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Mixologists

APRIL 9, 2025

From overly sweet concoctions drowning in muddled fruit to those crafted with a spirit that lacks the requisite character, a truly exceptional Old Fashioned can feel like a rare and treasured find. Bitters: The Architect of Complexity.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

You’ll learn essential tools and techniques, master classic recipes, and explore unique ingredients like angostura bitters. The key lies in gently muddling the mint to release its oils without bruising the leaves, which can impart bitterness. This guide to flavorful mixology will teach you how.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Instructions: Muddle mint sprigs with simple syrup in a julep cup. For stronger flavors, consider making a tea concentrate by steeping the tea for a longer period (but be careful not to over-steep and create bitterness). Consider the sweetness, acidity, and bitterness of your ingredients and adjust them accordingly.

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Mixologists

MARCH 26, 2025

Spirits: Vodka (Tito's), rum (Plantation), whiskey (Bulleit), and brandy (Remy Martin), ensuring they are naturally caffeine-free. oz Decaf Coffee Liqueur 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters 1 Sugar Cube or 0.25 oz Simple Syrup Muddle sugar with bitters and a splash of water. Strain into a chilled martini glass.

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Moody Mixologist

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Margarita is an example of a daisy (tequila, lime juice, triple sec), as is the classic Sidecar (brandy, lemon juice, triple sec). The lemon juice is providing the primary flavor of the drink and using bottled juice will make for a less-fresh tasting and somewhat acrid or bitter cocktail. Ok, class dismissed - on to the cocktail!

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Stone IPA, Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA): For a hoppy and bitter base. Beer Mojito: Muddle mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup, then top with Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier and soda water. Rioja), brandy, and seasonal fruits. Wheat Beer (e.g., Pale Ale (e.g., Beer Margarita: Combine Stone IPA, tequila (e.g.,

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

However, gin, whiskey, rum, tequila, and even brandy can be used to create unique and complex infusions, each lending its own subtle character to the final product. Zest the grapefruit, being careful to avoid the white pith, which can be bitter. Base Spirit: The foundation upon which your infusion is built.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

To meet this demand, the modern cocktail maker must possess a diverse repertoire of specialized techniques - from muddling and fat-washing to carbonation and sous vide infusions. Mastering the classic skills of shaking, stirring, and muddling will provide a solid starting point for your journey into elevated mixology. Allow to cool.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

For example, wide-mouthed glasses work well for cocktails with muddled fruits like blackberries, while tall, narrow glasses suit drinks with effervescent mixers. Proper layout ensures easy access to ingredients like tea and Angostura bitters, while maintaining a clean space enhances safety and enjoyment for guests.

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