A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, we’re talking about making your own gin ! Gin lovers , rejoice! 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. You could also geek out on all the different types of gin you could make.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2024

Among the offerings at the recent USA Today 10 Best Taproom and Best Gin winners, were notable cocktails such as the Mango Lassi with Pistachio-Washed Blood Orange Gin. Over the past year, OAK has prioritized Japanese spirits in its award-winning cocktail program, offering an array of Japanese whiskies, vodkas, and gins.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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. Balance – Balance is the interplay between the five basic taste elements: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” Bitters themselves have evolved, too. Regans’ Orange Bitters No.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Traditionally, a regular gin Martini is a blend of gin and dry vermouth , garnished with a twist of lemon or an olive. The original Martini recipe also called for 2 dashes of orange bitters , although it fell out of fashion to include that ingredient for a while, and some dedicated Martini drinkers still go without.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

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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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Now, don’t expect it to taste like actual liquor. Monday : With whiskey and gin alternatives, you can recreate many classic cocktails with Monday’s non-alcoholic spirits. Ritual : With four different varieties of NA spirits, Ritual has you covered in terms of versatility with their zero-proof tequila, rum, whiskey, and gin.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

With the purchase of Clear Creek Distillery in 2014 and Captive Spirits in 2016, the company now offers a portfolio of brands that span every level on a liquor store shelf, and nearly every spirit a cocktail bar would need. Big Gin was created by bartenders for bartenders.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

million 9-liter cases, according the Beverage Information Group 2024 Liquor Handbook. Vodka, gin and whiskey remain crowd favorites at Travelle Bar in The Langham Chicago hotel, but brandy plays a key role in shaping many of our most celebrated cocktails both classic and contemporary twists, says lead mixologist Joy Rivas.

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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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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. For gin, Tanqueray 10 offers a citrusy profile. Highball Glass: For Gin & Tonic, Moscow Mule. Bitters like Angostura add complexity. Bitters: Aromatic additions that enhance cocktail complexity. Then, add tequila and whiskey.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

I also find that folks who have previously been exclusively “brown liquor” drinkers are apt to find an aged tequila that they enjoy sipping on as much as whiskey. It’s then topped off with Dram’s Lavender & Lemongrass non-alcoholic bitters. We offer many 0.0% What’s your current go-to cocktail or beverage?

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

There are so many different bottles of gin on liquor store shelves these days, and most are flavored with a wide range of botanicals. Barr Hill Gin, however, takes this concept in the opposite direction, using just two ingredients to create its unique palate — juniper and regional raw honey.

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Bar Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This new commemorative bitters honors two centuries of the brand’s craftsmanship and innovation, featuring a unique blend of globally influenced herbs and spices—many reminiscent of those used by the brand’s founder, Dr. Johann Siegert, in his 1824 apothecary—paired with ANGOSTURA aged rum.

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Cocktail Whisperer

MAY 21, 2024

Jake Wall , chief innovation officer of Maison Bloom , recommends finding recipe inspiration in the wide world of gin. The dynamic liquor can complement many classic cocktail flavors and inventive new creations, much like weed. Gin drinks commonly use a wide range of ingredients from lavender to orange peel, vanilla pods to cucumber.

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Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

JULY 17, 2023

HISTORY OF BITTERS Bitters have a long and interesting history. Over time, these concoctions evolved into the bitters we know today. HOW BITTERS ARE MADE Infusing a combination of herbs, roots, spices, and fruits in high-proof alcohol, typically a neutral spirit like vodka or grain alcohol, creates bitters.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JUNE 7, 2024

Yet the drink fits nicely into one of this year’s subthemes — the uses of apricot liquor in otherwise straightforward drinks. There are a range of specs online, but all of them trend in the same direction: gin, apricot, lime, Peychaud’s bitters, perhaps a bit of added sweetener. Read more

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The Liquor Thing

APRIL 21, 2020

Gin Processing To produce distilled gin requires a 3 step process - first, a base or neutral spirit is made or collected, then it is flavored through various botanicals, and then it is diluted with water. The vast majority of gin is made from neutral alcohol. Production of gin: This step is also called an extraction method.

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Print Rocket Pop Course Drinks Keyword Blue Curaçao, Horchata vodka, lemon, orgeat, Peychaud’s bitters Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Lemon juice Peychaud’s bitters Instructions Add blue Curaçao to the bottom of a tall cocktail glass. Top with additional crushed ice and add a generous float of bitters.

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VinePair

JULY 11, 2024

The cost of the glassware, the price of the liquor, the wage paid to the person that kept the glass cold until the last possible moment and built the drink: these are the elements that determine the cost of a Martini. If someone orders a high-end gin like Monkey 47 , the pour cost will jump to 22 percent. Glassware : $6.30

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VinePair

MARCH 6, 2024

Gin Rickey The Gin Rickey was invented to help 19th-century politicians cool off after hot days on the Hill during a particularly swampy Washington, D.C., The version that’s popular today includes gin , lime juice, and a good amount of club soda to keep things cool and effervescent.

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Cheers

APRIL 10, 2024

Also, working in an Italian restaurant, combining the bitterness of most Italian liqueurs with this versatile spirit ends up creating the perfect balance that you would never expect. I consider myself very lucky to have highly trusted and knowledgeable liquor distribution representatives. Amass Mushroom Reserve gin 1 oz.

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Dry Atlas

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Gin, celebrated for its aromatic blend of juniper berries and botanicals, has long held a revered place in the world of spirits. But, as the non-alcoholic movement continues to grow, a new wave of non-alc gins has emerged, promising the familiar flavors without the alcohol. Soon, the gin craze began. What is non-alcoholic gin?

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VinePair

AUGUST 30, 2024

The first looks like a Martini glass and is filled with two-and-one-half ounces of Old Raj gin, a half-ounce of González Byass dry vermouth, and a couple dashes of orange bitters. In fact, it’s one of the hallmarks of modern mixology that dirty ice should never touch fresh liquor again. She asked me for a gin Martini.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Other drinks include neighborhood-inspired creations such as Golden Gate with Bozal EnsambleMezcal; Pacific Heights, made with Nolet’s gin and Riondo prosecco; and Cole Valley, a floral blend with a base of Ketel One Botanical Vodka and Yellow Chartreuse.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

The company produces a variety of spirits including vodka, gin, and rum as well as whiskey. The site produces vodka and gin as well as other flavored whiskeys such as banana, lemon, and coffee. My favorite is the ‘ Mur”Tea”ney ’: Three Tea Whiskey, Vanilla creamer, and Chai bitters shaken up and poured over rocks.

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VinePair

APRIL 1, 2024

For the dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of bottles stocked in your local liquor store or loaded on the virtual shelves of online retailers, a medal can be a make-or-break moment. On the palate, sweet and bitter notes balance themselves nicely.

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Cocktails with Suderman

MAY 31, 2024

Now that you’ve made a superior Gin & Tonic — sorry, a Gin & Tonic & Lime — let’s play around with the format. Subscribe now In some ways the format doesn’t really need improvement: Gin. The second is to switch out the booze: Gin & Tonic is the cocktail you’ve all heard of.

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Medium of Mixology

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

My last venture into this class of bitter spirits led me to Campari, which… I’m not gonna lie is probably the worst tasting stuff on the face of the earth. The only reason I keep it in the back of my liquor cabinet is on the off chance I ever meet anyone who wants a Negroni. Alcohol Taste Rating: 5/10 Overall Rating: 7.8/10

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PubClub

JULY 9, 2024

Black Russian Making this cocktail is very easy and the only ingredients that you need are vodka and coffee liquor. Pour some vodka and a touch of coffee liquor into a glass filled with ice and stir. This type of cocktail has several other variants with a different alcohol base consisting of tequila, gin or another liquor.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Watering The Garden drink at the Cascade Bar, made with strawberry-infused Hendrick’s gin, Pimm’s, elderflower, lime and basil, arrives in a small brass watering can. The Watering The Garden drink arrives in a small watering can and poured over a large infused ice sphere.

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VinePair

MARCH 3, 2024

For example, a cocktail named after Kolkata’s Howrah Bridge is made with Jaan Paan liquor. At Rooh in Chicago, curry bitters punch up a brunch cocktail called Indian 75. “Every cocktail represents the monument it’s named after in terms of visuals and ingredients sourced from India.”

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

So grab your shakers and join us on this adventure if you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for the finer pleasures of wine and liquor. This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters. Stir gently, then strain into a martini glass.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

So grab your shakers and join us on this adventure if you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for the finer pleasures of wine and liquor. This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters. Stir gently, then strain into a martini glass.

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Advanced Mixology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It artfully blends Absinthe's botanical flavors with the smooth, dry profile of gin, vodka, and vermouth. 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. The gin provides a crisp base. Feel free to adjust the proportions to taste.

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Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

JULY 17, 2023

Cocktails to try Manhattan: Ingredients 2 oz rye whiskey 1 oz sweet vermouth 2 dashes Angostura bitters Maraschino cherry for garnish Instructions Add the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters to a mixing glass with ice. Brands to Try If you’re a fan of cocktails, then vermouth is likely a staple in your liquor cabinet.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 12, 2024

Rohan puts forward some examples of how technology leads to experimental cocktails: Sous Vide Infusion: Imagine a spiced and smoky mezcal or gin cocktail achieved by infusing the spirit with smoked wood chips and spices using sous vide for a precisely controlled smoky f lavour. A touch of sweetness counters bitterness and savoury elements.

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