VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

After over 200 years of crafting high-end cherry-infused liqueurs, Luxardo has become synonymous with the Maraschino cherry. Or maybe you’ve used its classic Maraschino liqueur to mix up a Last Word or Martinez. Either way, there’s no denying that Luxardo has ingrained itself in modern cocktail culture with a single stone fruit.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Then, it got adopted by early cocktail culture in the late 1800s, where it has remained ever since. Despite its popularity, there are still many misconceptions about vermouth, one of the most common being that it’s some type of amaro or liqueur. All this said, the white-wine-grape-only rule is not cut and dry.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

It’s to celebrate the launch of Midori, this new Japanese liqueur.” This conversation, of course, never actually happened, but Midori — a bright green Japanese melon liqueur — did actually make its U.S. As craft cocktails push the boundaries of what bars can do, bartenders have been able to use Midori in unprecedented ways.

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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.

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Bartender.com

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This expansion is a witness to Session’s dedication to providing an elevated cocktail experience to both students and locals in college towns. With plans for further growth, Session has positioned itself as an innovator in the realm of cocktail culture across the Southeast. Winter in Los Altos 1½ oz. Add Ice to tin.

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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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Drinkhacker

JUNE 17, 2024

Carl Jeppson was a Swedish immigrant who created a bask liqueur, which is a type of brannvin flavored with anise or wormwood. To be clear, Malört is not a style of liqueur, but a specific brand of a bask liqueur. Malört does not bring psychedelic properties, but certainly brings an intense bitterness that is just as memorable.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

But now, sweet cocktails are making a comeback, albeit in a more — for lack of a better word — sophisticated manner. Perhaps people have always loved sweet cocktails, but have been conditioned by the trends in cocktail culture to believe that boozy, bitter drinks are what they’re supposed to like. Tune in for more.

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VinePair

APRIL 16, 2024

The four-equal-part formula crops up often in the cocktail world. A Balancing Act Balance is everything in cocktail creation and the four-equal-part formula puts this on display. Many people think sugar only makes things sweet, but it is a crucial ingredient that adds body, mouthfeel, and viscosity to a cocktail.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

In recent years, consumers have increasingly been turning to cocktails with stronger, bolder flavors, driven by a variety of factors, including shifting preferences and a desire for unique experiences. Play with it in small amounts like bitters and give it a try as a base spirit. coffee liqueur oz. Peychauds Bitters 1 oz.

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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 26, 2024

Im using it in a few cocktails on the menu (low ABV). It adds the right amount of sweet and bitter and plays well with others. How do you go about creating a cocktail? Always just try and balance your sweet/citrus/bitter/spirit, etc. Where do you see the bartending/cocktail culture headed? Montenegro!

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When the modern cocktail renaissance kicked off in the early aughts, it came with a newfound appreciation for long-ignored liqueurs and amari , many of which have since become common cocktail ingredients. It also isnt bitter, but it certainly delivers on face-contorting flavor. Rumple Minze is extremely minty.

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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. Spirited Cocktails (Low ABV) A creamy delight with Cruzan Single Barrel Rum, real vanilla & coconut, Licor 43 Horchata, and fresh lime juice. Liqueur , Rum Sonoran Nog by Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Ingredients 1.5

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Cocktail culture is strong, and is probably about as strong as its been in the last 10 years, says Mat Snapp, a partner in Barter and Shake, the consultancy behind Phoenixs award-winning concept bar, Century Grand. Bitter & Twisted’s Solero. UnderTow is a tiki bar with tropical drinks.

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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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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This is a delicious combination of sweet, smoky, herbaceous, and bitter goodness. A Milano Torino is usually vermouth and red bitter (like an Americano without the soda) but is infinitely modifiable with different bitters besides Campari, Aperol , or Cappelletti. Like us bartenders always say, bitter is better.”

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Cocktails with Suderman

MARCH 28, 2025

looks at the current state of the city’s cocktail culture , with a focus on Press Club, the excellent looking new cocktails-and-records bar in DuPont Circle. I like cocktails. I am a bitters maximalist who enjoys bitter ingredients. Speaking of new D.C. It looks very promising. Not all of D.C.’s

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The smoky, earthy, and floral notes of mezcal are being paired with unexpected ingredients, such as hibiscus, mole bitters, and artisanal salts, creating cocktails that are both sophisticated and adventurous. Italy's aperitivo culture, with its emphasis on pre-dinner drinks, is experiencing a surge in popularity.

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Mixologists

MARCH 13, 2025

Join us on a journey to redefine cocktail culture, proving that indulgence and environmental responsibility can coexist harmoniously. Fruit peels and herb stems, typically thrown away, can be used to create aromatic bitters and liqueurs. "Upcycled Espresso Martini with Coffee Ground Liqueur Ingredients: 1.5

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Europe's Classic Revival: From Italian Aperitivos to Mediterranean Herbs Europe's classic cocktail traditions are undergoing a revival, with Italian aperitivos and Mediterranean herbs leading the charge. Italy's aperitivo culture, with its emphasis on pre-dinner drinks, is experiencing a surge in popularity.

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

A new wave of unique and artisan tonics has emerged, crafted with high-quality ingredients, natural quinine sourced from cinchona bark (the ingredient that gives tonic its signature bitterness), and innovative flavor profiles. Related: See section on A World of Flavor: Exploring Diverse Premium Gin Styles ).

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Mixologists

APRIL 10, 2025

A new wave of unique and artisan tonics has emerged, crafted with high-quality ingredients, natural quinine sourced from cinchona bark (the ingredient that gives tonic its signature bitterness), and innovative flavor profiles. Related: See section on A World of Flavor: Exploring Diverse Premium Gin Styles ).

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The rise of cocktail culture in the latter half of the 20th century, and the subsequent renewed interest in classic cocktails, helped to bring Irish whiskey back into the mixology spotlight. Imagine crisp, invigorating highballs, intricate and layered sours, or even bold and boozy stirred cocktails.

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