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A Complete Guide to Bitters and the Cocktails to Make With Them [Infographic]

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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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Review: Sausalito Liquor Co. Marin Coastal Gin and Unsinkable Whiskeys

Drinkhacker

The California operation launched last year with three spirits, a gin, a bourbon, and a rye. Touches of lime leaf and grapefruit peel give the finish a somewhat bitter rush. A somewhat brooding, “thinking-person’s” gin that will take some forethought and testing to properly cocktail with. Thoughts follow.

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Review: As Above, So Below Sigil Gin

Drinkhacker

And yes, there is a whiskey in the lineup. One of AASB’s intriguing products is their high desert dry American gin named Sigil. Native to the Santa Fe area are juniper and piñon, which grow in abundance and make a perfect gin base, according to Shoemaker. ” Let’s give it a try. The finish is lovely and lengthy.

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4 Frighteningly Delicious Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

For those celebrating Halloween at home with craft cocktails, try a hand at making Maverick Distilling’s ghostly gin-based Corpse Revivor #2 for guests! Absinthe , Gin , Vermouth Corpse Revivor #2 Ingredients Absinthe 1 spray of glass (.05 Maverick Dry Gin ¾ oz. Summon Triple Dog Irish Whiskey to guide you through the shadows.

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5 Drinks Bartenders Love to Make

Chilled Magazine

With being whiskey based and spirit forward, there are many high-end whiskey options to choose from, whether it be bourbon, rye, Irish, or local whiskey. Experiment with different aromatic bitters, like chocolate, orange, or Angostura, to go along with the muddled orange, sugar cube, and Luxardo cherry garnish.

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Gin Trends in 2024

Cheers

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. But based on the number of new craft gins and unique expressions hitting the market, and a few key gin acquisitions from major spirits players, the U.S. is warming to gin once again — for real this time.

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5 Classic Cocktails Every Home Bartender Should Know, According to The Educated Barfly

Imbibe Magazine

” DiMonriva’s Tip: Don’t overdo the bitters in this drink. A good rule of thumb is to look into the bottom of the glass and see how the bitters pool. If there is a small halo around the bitters you know you’re in the clear. If the bitters fills the entire bottom of the glass, you likely overdid it.