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Flavor Manipulation Course Series: Cocktail Bitters, Infusions, & Simple Syrups

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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.

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2024: The Second Golden Age of the American Cocktail with Dale DeGroff and Ted Breaux

Chilled Magazine

The distillation of medicinal liqueurs, emergence of punch and bitters, and commercialization of vermouth followed from 1500 CE to 1796 CE. By 1806, the word “cocktail” appeared in print. The final lineup featured craft cocktails made with fresh ingredients and premium liquors, all mixed by hand.

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The Ultimate Guide To Craft Mocktails For Dry January

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Surprisingly, the origin word “mocktail” doesn’t come from a sober mixologist but instead from a 1979 Libbey Glass advertisement targeting both alcohol-drinkers and those who abstain from liquor. Whatever the origin, though, we have all learned by now that “mocktail” means a non-alcoholic drink meant to replicate a cocktail.

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Wedding Party Gift Guide

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Photo by Egor Myznik via www.unsplash Infusing Barrels or DIY Infused Liquor This barrel is a really luxurious cocktail gift! And if you like making bitters, gift your DIY bitters with our brand new bitters bottles ! If liquor isn’t your think, try your hand at infusing vanilla extract.

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The Chartreuse Shortage: Finding The Perfect Chartreuse Substitute

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The elusive French liqueur is extremely difficult to find at the moment, requiring quite the treasure hunt through various liquor stores. So what are you to do when your favorite cocktail calls for Chartreuse, but there’s none to be found? You can really taste the herbal blend, with a slight bitter flavor and quiet hints of mint.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

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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! He can create lots of cocktails– and show off his knowledge when you come to visit.

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The BEST Delicious Whiskey Cocktails You Can Make

Cocktail Whisperer

I’ll go to lengths to describe the way it makes me feel and especially the way it performs in craft cocktails. Whiskey cocktails? Don’t look away; it’s perfectly acceptable to mix cocktails with whiskey. By the way, if you’ve enjoyed a whiskey smash or a mint julep, you’ve had a whiskey cocktail. Add the liquors.

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