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And we’ve assembled recipes for every type of chocolate craving: from those kissed with a few dashes of chocolate bitters to decadent dessert drinks. Cacao-Kissed Classics Amor & Lujuria Chocolate Strawberry Negroni Cacao-infused vermouth and strawberry-infused Campari balance out the classic bitter notes of the drink.
ANGOSTURA® 200-Year Anniversary Limited-Edition bitters pairs globally influenced spices and herbs and ANGOSTURA® aged rum for the first time ever! the exclusive distributor for ANGOSTURA® bitters for North America. Our goal is to continue empowering creators and innovators in the cocktail space,” added Herrmann.
King Coffee Aged rum anchors this after-dinner drink. Tipsy Jitters Infusing the cream with Angostura bitters amps up the warm fall flavors of this coffee cocktail by Nashville’s Martha My Dear. Honeyed Coffee Gin & Tonic Cold-brew and honey boost the classic G&T. Midnight Marauder No.
Rather than ordering a classic like a Gin & Tonic or Old Fashioned and asking the bartender to make it strong , there are a few particularly powerful cocktails that pack a punch all on their own. The recipe calls for light rum, dark rum, and overproof rum, not to mention apricot brandy and grenadine.
These are the workhorses, the reliable voices in the bartender’s orchestra, always ready to harmonize with bitters, liqueurs, and fresh ingredients. BACARD Rum Known for its versatility and quality, BACARD is popular choice for classic and contemporary rum-based cocktails.
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Sip on the Bombay Rose, a delicate mix of gin, lychee, and rose water thats as elegant as a bouquet of flowers. Rum , Vermouth Beachwalk Bellini by Christina Maffei Ingredients 1 oz. BACARD Peach Rum 4 oz. Photo by Cody Goldstein Gin , Vermouth Coming Up Roses by Cody Goldstein / @muddlingmemories Ingredients 1 oz.
The Torii, a favorite off the menu, trades the gin for sweet potato shochu and adds Amontillado sherry, imbuing the aperitivo with a nutty aroma. For the Aesthete, a rum variation, sherry and chestnut enrich the cocktail bringing nutty flavors and rich aromas. Mixed into a Negroni, it maximizes those vibrant orange notes.
Gin , Liqueur French Jasmine Tonic by Chambord Liqueur Ingredients 3/4 oz. Fords Gin 6 drops Jasmine Water 3 oz. Gin Cham-Bramble by Chambord Liqueur Ingredients 1 oz. Photo by Tucker + Hossler Photography Rum , Sparkling Wine Sammy’s Love Potion #55 by Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum Ingredients 1 oz. Check them out below.
Bollicine Amaro Spritz A bold, bitter sparkler for holiday celebrations. Negroni Sbagliato While the Sbagliato is said to be the result of a busy bartender mistakenly using sparkling wine instead of gin in a Negroni , it turned out to be a pretty happy accident. Puttin’ On the Spritz St.
Rum , Vermouth Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Ingredients 1.5 Agricole Rum.5 Basic Stock (Made Using Lime, Sugar, Angostura Bitter, Nutmeg) 3 oz. Jaan Paan Liqueur 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Preparation Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Gin Jim Corbett National Park Ingredients 1.5 Gin 1/2 oz. Campari 1.5
Gin , Hard Cider , Liqueur The Smokey Mango Ingredients 1 oz Yu Gin 1 oz Jules Theuriet Mango Liqueur Top off with sparkling cider Preparation In a shaker, add ice, Yu Gin, and Jules Theuriet Mango Liqueur. Shake well and strain into a coupe glass. Shake well and pour over ice.
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Twelve Mile Limit This Prohibition-era recipe made with overproof rum, rye whiskey, and cognac is worth revisiting. Bijou This crisp and herbaceous classic from the late 1800s blends gin with a bouquet of herbs and spice from Chartreuse and vermouth. Saturn One of the most famous gin-based tropical cocktails.
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Photo by Las Californias GinGin , Sherry , Vermouth Suegra’s Casserole Ingredients 2 oz. Sweet Vermouth 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Preparation Add all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir until cold and diluted. Photo by Las Californias GinGin , Liqueur Figueroa Street Highball Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Orange Juice.5
Will you select a base of whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, or tequila for your cocktail? In addition to sports legends, the Glimmerglass Opera and the Fenimore Art Museum round out the cultural sophistication of the locality, mirrored in the gin, vermouth and mint flavors of this cocktail named for the township. Tanqueray gin 3/4 oz.
The bar’s preferred spirits include brandy, rye, rum, gin, and amaro, often enhanced by absinthe, saline, Peychaud’s bitters, or orange blossom water, lending more depth and complexity to their menu.
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.
Who – Do they abstain from alcohol entirely, or can you use dashes of bitters , which will add a tiny amount of alcohol while upping the flavor profile? Balance – Balance is the interplay between the five basic taste elements: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and umami. There are also non-alcoholic bitters available.
It works well with everything from gin or agave to whiskey or rum.” coconut water syrup (1:1 coconut water and granulated sugar) 4 dashes walnut bitters Glass: rocks Garnish: pandan leaf Combine all of the ingredients in a small bottle or jar. white rum 3/4 oz. pandan and oolong–infused rye whiskey 1/2 oz.
Here are a few non-alcoholic cocktail recipes to guarantee you a booze-free good time, compliments of Rob: NAked & NAmeless This is a non-alcoholic twist on the classic Naked & Famous cocktail , known for its bold flavors and balanced bitterness. Double strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.
A- / $24 ISH London Botanical Spirit – A faux gin made with juniper, coriander, bitter orange, and black pepper. The gritty finish sees fine-ground pepper clinging to the back of the throat — which emulates the burn of a navy proof gin only fitfully. Would it be worth the trouble, though?
“The menus are based on common stops on old nautical routes of the 1800s, in which sherry and rum get a lot of use, while a large back bar of bourbon and rye gives opportunities for curious patrons to expand their palates.”
It’s well-stocked with a variety of high-quality spirits, including gin, whiskey, tequila, and rum. I have an array of bitters, syrups, and fresh ingredients for both classic and experimental cocktails. What is it stocked with? “My home bar is a mix of essentials and unique finds.
“I love a gin Martini , wet with a lemon twist and a bit of homemade crème fraîche liqueur,” says Noirbusson, or “an Espresso Martini with rhum and cacao.” The vibrantly hued Limpid combines rum infused with dried mango, fino sherry, cranberry, and clarified lime juice. “Come early to get a spot outside.
Jaywalk Rye and Hana Makgeolli (see below) in the Rye & Rice cocktail, and the Commitment Martini (my personal fave) with Guilder’s Red Oolong gin , Sakura gin, and blanc vermouth. If you’ve never tasted makgeolli before, opt for a flight of ferments that range from creamy and fizzy to rich and sherry-like.
Right on the line between quaffable and boozy is the house Bijou , made with tarragon gin, green Chartreuse , and sweet vermouth. A Soft Landing at Bar Kabawa Bar Kabawa is all about rum. This version features El Dorado 5-Year Rum, Cava, lemon, and brown butter, which adds a touch of richness to the otherwise light and airy drink.
Essential spirits include vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey, each offering a unique flavor profile. For mixers, keep a variety of juices, sodas, and bitters on hand. The Daiquiri: This simple yet elegant cocktail features 2 oz white rum, 1 oz lime juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup.
This rum-based cocktail from the Hotel AKA Alexandria in Virginia gets its pink color from Campari and Peychaud’s bitters. Print In Bloom Course Drinks Keyword barrel-aged gin, Campari, egg white, heavy cream, lemon, orange liqueur, Peychaud’s bitters, rum, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 ½ oz.
Gin Monday Gin I have tried so many gin alternatives… I hated gin as a drinker, but as a sober mom, a quality G&T tastes like cheating in the best way possible. Monday Gin tastes like gin. Ritual Zero Proof’s dark rum hits all the marks for tropical cocktails + rum punch. It packs a punch.
The cruise line also introduced its exclusive Rum Ambassador programming on all Caribbean sailings, developed in collaboration with beverage experts and historians David Wondrich and Jeff “Beachbum” Berry. El Presidente: Planteray 3 Star rum, vermouth blanc, dashes of orange Curaçao, grenadine.
He devised the cocktail to accompany shellfish, with a gin-based spirit mixed with fruits and spices. Gin and Tonic A drink so straightforward that its name almost entirely contains its full recipe, the classic gin and tonic is about as clean and refreshing as a summer cocktail can get. RS Gin and Tonic 2 oz.
Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. For gin, Tanqueray 10 offers a citrusy profile. Plantation 3 Stars is an excellent white rum choice. As your collection grows, explore unique spirits like mezcal or aged rum. Highball Glass: For Gin & Tonic, Moscow Mule.
Cynar is earthy, intense, subtly sweet, and intriguingly bitter. Like a great character actor with some eccentric qualities who nevertheless occasionally finds his way into leading roles—think Paul Giamatti, who also balances sweet, bitter, and complex—Cynar really can do just about everything.
Print Lychee Rose Gin Spritz Course Drinks Keyword gin, lemon, Lychee, rose jam, soda Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Empress 1908 Elderflower Rose Gin ½ oz. Float gin on top. Raspberry puree 2 dashes Prickly pear bitters 1 Egg white Instructions Add ingredients to a tin and dry shake.
Print Young Hearts Course Drinks Keyword elderflower liqueur, lemon, orange bitters, Simple syrup, strawberry, vodka Ingredients 1 strawberry 1 ½ oz. Simple syrup 1 dash Orange bitters 1 Egg white Instructions In a shaker, muddle the strawberry. Bombay Gin ½ oz.
For other more complex cocktails, like the Ramos Gin Fizz , nailing it is a little more straightforward. What should be an easy equal-parts build with the addition of some Benedictine and bitters proves to be a little more delicate of a balance to strike. It takes a great amount of shaking to get the meringue just right.
And if you like making bitters, gift your DIY bitters with our brand new bitters bottles ! Copyright A Bar Above Rocks Glass Any cocktail connoisseur needs a classic glass and good for everything from neat pours to gin and tonics. If liquor isn’t your think, try your hand at infusing vanilla extract.
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While clear spirits like gin and tequila might feel like the most obvious choices for summertime sipping, rum and bourbon also have their place, as do lighter, low-ABV options like vermouth and Pimm’s. Their responses ranged from the classic rum Daiquiri to some less expected options. Basically, the cocktail is a Gin Mojito.
Big Gin was created by bartenders for bartenders. For a twist on a classic, our friend Max Barwick in Greensboro, NC uses Lucid Absinthe in a custom creation with bitters, rum, fresh lime juice and Falernum to create what Ted Breaux calls the most delicious Daiquiri he’s ever had.
Print Red, White, and Bleu Course Drinks Keyword Alize Blue Passion, coconut rum, pineapple, vodka Ingredients 1 oz. Coconut rum Splash of pineapple juice Instructions Combine all ingredients. Lemon juice Peychaud’s bitters Instructions Add blue Curaçao to the bottom of a tall cocktail glass.
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