A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

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

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Of course, you could get complicated and use a still pot or mini-distillery, but… It’s actually illegal to distill your own liquor without a license, even just for personal use. It’s very bitter, so you don’t want that! I will definitely add more or just stick with ground black pepper the next time I make my own gin.

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Cocktails with Suderman

AUGUST 16, 2024

Where repeat ingredients are concerned, it also makes things easier for readers, who can get multiple uses from a single bottle of liquor. That’s definitely true with the Tradewinds. Indeed, I am almost embarrassed by how much I enjoy this drink. Planter’s Punch Out Tiki drinks often look quite complex on the page.

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VinePair

AUGUST 16, 2024

This is especially true for traditional, spirit-forward ones like the Old Fashioned, which blends whiskey, bitters, and sugar to create a full-bodied flavor that’s meant to be sipped and savored. This mixture of base spirit, bitters, and sugar became wildly popular, prompting bartenders to create new versions with varied ingredients.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Gin is one of the most popular spirits and one of the most common liquors used in cocktails. Gin is a liquor thats made from neutral grain spirits that are flavored with a variety of botanicals, one of which must be juniper. Classic Gin Martini (gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters) The Martini is perhaps the most iconic cocktail ever.

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VinePair

APRIL 23, 2024

In general, underrated bottles tend to over-perform in their price points, and several of the bottles recommended are easy to find at most liquor stores. I make my house-made bitters with Ezra Banks that we use for our signature Old Fashioned. These are the most underrated bourbons, according to bartenders across the country.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Definitely not one to sip on its own, and probably too strong to make a compelling Daiquiri. The 176-proof bottles apparently come with 13 different health warnings on the label, and one liquor store even warns on its website that it “essentially shouldn’t be drunk neat, sniffed, held or even owned.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 15, 2024

I like interesting cocktails, but they’re often too bitters-based now. Indeed, direct-to-consumer access to quality bottled and canned cocktails, small-batch wines, and liquors soared in 2020 as producers, retail, bar and restaurant owners groped for new revenue streams. I usually only see one drink I like.”

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The Liquor Thing

APRIL 10, 2020

Beers, as well as all liquors, are not sold in plastic bottles. Beers, as well as almost all liquors, are pasteurized after bottling. Why beer tastes bitter? Beer tastes bitter because of adding hops as its compounds originating from them that accounts for the bitter flavor. How far you know about beer?

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VinePair

MARCH 14, 2024

It must be a rye whiskey under the definition during the period in which it was bottled. Because this is a barely legal 51 percent rye, it had bourbon sweetness of brown sugar with complex spice notes that reminded me of angostura bitters.” All spirits must be American rye whiskeys.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

It works well in a] Revolver or other Old Fashioned-style cocktails with a bitter backbone.” —Joe Maker’s is definitely my go-to for Old Fashioneds, and it’s perfect for a Whiskey Highball as well.” It has enough character to stand up and not be lost or covered up, even by something big like Campari. [It

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Craft & Cocktails

MAY 23, 2023

Buy online: Bitters & Bottles Brucato Chaparral ABV: 46% color: amber Tasting notes: lemon, licorice, honey, anise, spearmint Brucato is made in California using local herbs and roots including Yerba sante, anise, cardamom and sperimentIt’s definitely leans more Amaro where Chartreuse is an herbal liqueur.

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Dry Atlas

APRIL 24, 2024

Low alcohol cocktails Those who are on the no- and low-ABV spectrum may wish to replace some of the alcoholic ingredients while still using alcoholic versions of some ingredients, like the vermouth or the bitters. Non-alcoholic,” “alcohol-free” and other terms are regulated and subject to agreed-upon definitions in most jurisdictions.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

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! It’s definitely the most expensive gift on our list, but it’s a great option if you have a lot of family members who want to go in on a present together.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

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VinePair

JUNE 25, 2024

In our world, that translates to a robust spirit that can stand out amongst strong flavors like citrus, amari, and bitters to name a few common cocktail bullies. Although it has become a little harder to find, it’s definitely worth it. Almost every liquor store and restaurant in Colorado carries Ella for a respectable reason.

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VinePair

APRIL 22, 2024

When asked to think about the world’s most popular spirit, American minds will likely drift to liquors like vodka or whiskey , maybe even rum if they’re being ambitious. Baijiu’s strong and unique flavors pair best with bold and intense flavors — think sour, numbing, spicy, and even bitter dishes,” Zhou explains. The only problem?

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 17, 2024

Malört does not bring psychedelic properties, but certainly brings an intense bitterness that is just as memorable. Brode was well-aware that his spirit was intensely bitter and he marketed it as such. The Chicago icon was pushed as a symbol of masculinity and definitely not intended for those falling short of peak manhood.

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Cocktails with Suderman

MARCH 15, 2024

Germain elderflower liqueur, and orange bitters, laced a rinse of boisterous Scotch. Cooper Union 1 dash orange bitters ½ ounce St. Like the Old Fashioned, the core ingredients are whiskey, sugar syrup sweetener, and bitters. If you have the ingredients on hand, you can mix this up in a minute or two.

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The Whiskey Wash

JUNE 4, 2024

Not only will the brand name almost definitely get a belly laugh out of Dad, but the bourbon is next-level too. Tasting notes for the Port Finish include “vanilla, ripe fruit, maple syrup, toast, and bitter chocolate” on the palate, followed by a “clean and lingering sweetness with a hint of Madeira that slowly fades”.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned wine drinker or just starting, sherry wine is definitely worth exploring. 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.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JULY 12, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned wine drinker or just starting, sherry wine is definitely worth exploring. 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.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Although the term first appeared in print in 1798, it wasnt until 1806 that cocktail shared the definition it bears today. As The Balance and Columbian Repository of Hudson, New York put it , a cocktail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters it is vulgarly called bittered sling.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

History of Amaro Amaro vs. Bitters Amaro Flavor Types of Amaris/Amaro Brands: Aperol Averna Campari Cynar Fernet-Branca Lucano Montenegro Nonino Last fall, I slipped into an oil-lamp-lit booth at Midnight Cowboy in Austin, Texas for a one-of-a-kind cocktail in the secret speakeasy. Table of Contents : What is Amaro ?

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Using a base that falls into the wine or beer category allows the product to be sold in more liquor retail stores in the U.S. because of arcane liquor licensing — so its not uncommon for RTDs to have malt or wine bases. The roasted coffee flavors are spot on and bitter dark chocolate is noticeable in the background right away.

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VinePair

MARCH 21, 2025

For example, in our Red Flag Negroni, it smooths out the bitterness of radicchio. Our sous chef, Leaha Brewer, prepares a 20 percent saline solution, which we keep in a dasher bottle alongside our bitters and tinctures. They add a beautiful depth and complexity to cocktails, balancing both bitter and sweet.

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VinePair

APRIL 3, 2025

It costs about $50 to $60 that is, if you can find a bottle; few liquor stores carry it. Its definitely been a favorite of mine for many years. Three ounces of the gin is paired with just a touch of vermouth and orange bitters. Its called Old Raj and there is almost nothing traditional about it.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

This is a delicious combination of sweet, smoky, herbaceous, and bitter goodness. From what I gather, M&Ms have been around for over 10 years so its not exclusive to this moment but it definitely has staying power. Like us bartenders always say, bitter is better.” No, this does not taste like an M&M candy.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

Combined, this has led to more diversity on liquor store shelves, whether smooth, easygoing blends (the categorys bread and butter), full-bodied single pot still whiskey (Irelands homegrown gem ), fruit-forward single malts, or refreshing single grain expressions. So why should you do so?

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Mixologists

APRIL 9, 2025

You've arrived at the definitive guide to elevating your margarita game. Forget those sugary pre-made mixes and that dusty bottle of questionable tequila lurking in the shadows of your liquor cabinet. We're talking about a genuine upgrade, a flavor revolution, a complete reimagining of your margarita ritual.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Choker Cocktail (serves 6) Ingredients 4 glasses whisky 2 glasses absinthe 1 dash absinthe bitters Directions This cocktail is to be very thoroughly shaken and no sweetening in any form should be added. The original 1806 definition of a cocktail prescribes “a stimulating liquor composed of any kind of sugar, water and bitters.”

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