VinePair

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Cocktail culture is no stranger to defying the laws of tradition, so what is it about Kalamatas et al. Vodka Viability “Gin is a little less forgiving than vodka,” Tecosky says. The spirit’s floral, botanical, and citrusy notes generally don’t provide enough sweetness to counteract a Kalamata’s bitterness.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Either way, there’s no denying that Luxardo has ingrained itself in modern cocktail culture with a single stone fruit. Recently, the brand has launched a variety of new liqueurs including the Luxardo Bitter Bianco in 2019 and the Luxardo Espresso Liqueur in 2022, just in time for the Espresso Martini craze.

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VinePair

JANUARY 4, 2024

Of course, what we’ve also learned from the era of the extra Martini, unicorn latte, and increasingly absurdist Bloody Mary is that there are also times in history when we drinkers explicitly reject serious cocktail culture. Does this cocktail have a more austere, palatable counterpart? So what about the Alabama Slammer?

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Brandy isn’t flying off the shelf via individual pours, but guests are enjoying plenty of it through cocktails, says Charles Joly, beverage director of The Riff Raff Room in New York. DUss Cognac has been accelerating on-premise efforts with cocktails such as the D’Uss Spicy Sidecar.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2023

When you talk to someone in the bar or booze industry about “Hey Bartender,” Douglas Tirola’s 2013 documentary chronicling the 21st century rebirth and rise of the American cocktail scene, one specific quote from the film is likely to be mentioned. Cocktail culture existed in a duality at the time of the film’s release.

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Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

TOTC has long been a love letter to New Orleans’ cocktail culture and a celebration of the rich tapestry of global cocktail traditions–both new and timeless. The 2024 agenda guarantees an unparalleled week of discovery, connection, and above all, Inspiration, as we explore this year’s annual theme.”

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VinePair

APRIL 16, 2024

Four common ingredients (gin, Lillet or Cocchi Americano , Cointreau , and lemon juice), all in equal proportions, seasoned with a spritz of absinthe, adding up to that three-ounce magic number. The four-equal-part formula crops up often in the cocktail world. The Corpse Reviver’s recipe is simple. He quickly hit a roadblock. “I

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The bartender thrusts a Hulk green cocktail into your hands and you take a sip, allowing the melon-flavored concoction to wash over your taste buds. A Japanese Gin & Tonic,” they respond, hands already busy prepping the next drink. It’s less the base of a cocktail, and instead used with a little more intention.”

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Bitters are the salt and pepper of cocktailing, adding that special touch to your favorite drinks but living under the surface. Before bitters became an essential part of cocktail culture, people used them for medicinal purposes. Back in the 18th and 19th centuries, you found bitters in pharmacies.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It’s no secret that innovative and thoughtful cocktail culture is part of the Loews Hotels identity. A sweet and tangy mix of Lyre’s London N/A Gin, pear purée, lime, and honey syrup. Gin , Non-Alcoholic Save The Bees by Loews Philadelphia Hotel Ingredients 2 oz Lyre’s London Dry Gin (N/A) 1 oz Pear Puree.75

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

There are spirits and then theres spirit, and El Guapo embodies bothin no small part because the leader of the brand, Christa Cotton, came of age in a craft cocktail culture ripe with creativity. Their bitters are no-sugar added and vegan. El Guapo has many other bitters & syrups available. Really well done.

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