VinePair

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Jim Lunchick, mixologist, Merriman’s , Waimea, Hawaii “I’d have to go with Jim Beam Black Label. Dant packs a punch, makes for a mean Old Fashioned , and will hold its weight against any syrup or bitters you throw its way.” I love it in a highball or a Gold Rush , but am happy sipping it on the rocks.” At around $15, J.W.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Beverage manager and award-winning mixologist Devender Sehgal and the skilled bar team craft sophisticated, Japanese-infused cocktails with a focus on shochu, such as the seasonal Cheek to Cheek, a Painkiller-inspired cocktail with Okinawan pineapple, rum, Kumamoto rice shochu, and coconut cream. It packs a powerful savory finish.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 25, 2024

To gain some insight into the art of mixology, I chatted with Clare Gordon, Northeast Regional Spirits Ambassador for Redemption Whiskey and master mixologist. The glass must be as cold as possible, there must be the perfect ratio of bitters to absinthe to sugar to whiskey, and you must express then discard the lemon twist garnish.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Most bars pair the theme of the booth to the cocktail they serve, like Highball Cocktail bar’s alien-themed booth served a Close Encounters cocktail (apple tea-infused Wheatley, Pomp and Whimsy liqueur, sherry, yuzu, orgeat, ginger and Amargo Chuncho bitters). We’ve been coming here for five years. Get your tickets now.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Arvani’s slightly sweet yet aromatic vanilla profile makes it versatile in cocktails, appealing to both mixologists and casual drinkers. Shake well and strain inta highball glass filled with ice. tonic water 3 dashes orange bitters Orange slice for garnish Preparation Fill a wine glass with ice. Noces Royales 1 oz.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Mixologists recognize Cognacs value as a specific flavor component and play with its different expressions and ages. Guests appreciate how Calvados enhances body and adds complexity to drinks, whether served in a simple highball or a reimagined Old Fashioned, says Rivas. The line of brandies from Serbia launched in the U.S.

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Bar Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

Ping impressed the judges with Eastern Memory , a striking highball that masterfully highlights Mahuras unique character. Four drops of Sichuan pepper-infused Peychauds bitters add layers of dry spice and anise, floating at the top of the drink to create a striking contrast in both flavour and appearance.

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Cheers

JANUARY 2, 2024

Notes The mixologists at Yampa Valley Kitchen in Steamboat Springs, CO, created this recipe. Print Lights Out Course Drinks Keyword blackberry, chocolate bitters, soda, thyme Ingredients 1 ½ oz. The mixologists at OAK at Fourteenth in Boulder, CO, created this recipe. Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice.

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Notes The mixologists at Martell created this recipe. Pour into a highball glass filled with ice. Notes The mixologists at Alizé created this recipe. Print Rocket Pop Course Drinks Keyword Blue Curaçao, Horchata vodka, lemon, orgeat, Peychaud’s bitters Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Vodka ½ oz.

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Cheers

JANUARY 3, 2024

Notes The mixologists at Yampa Valley Kitchen in Steamboat Springs, CO, created this recipe. Print Lights Out Course Drinks Keyword blackberry, chocolate bitters, soda, thyme Ingredients 1 ½ oz. The mixologists at OAK at Fourteenth in Boulder, CO, created this recipe. Strain into a highball glass with fresh ice.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Most classic gin cocktails can be categorized into spirit-forward sips (like Martinis and Negronis), sours (like the Gimlet), and highballs (Gin and Tonic). Classic Gin Martini (gin, dry vermouth, orange bitters) The Martini is perhaps the most iconic cocktail ever. The most famous gin highball is the Gin and Tonic.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Essential Green Ingredients: A Mixologist's Guide Herbal Heroes: Mint, Basil, and Rosemary Flavor Profiles and Pairing Suggestions Mint offers a refreshing, cooling sensation, pairing beautifully with citrus fruits and rum. Avoid over-muddling, which can result in a bitter taste. oz Simple Syrup, 10-12 Mint Leaves, Soda Water.

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 20, 2025

I have always found dried leaves to be a bit more subdued initially, but also more peppery and perhaps more bitter. Then there's a slightly bitter aftertaste that works especially well in cocktails. Combine 2 oz bourbon or rye whiskey in a mixing glass with oz bay leaf simple syrup and 2-4 dashes of bitters of your choice.

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VinePair

MAY 22, 2024

“I feel like we’re betraying what a Paloma should be,” she says from the office of her winery, articulating her stance that any attempt to update or riff on the Paloma’s fast-and-easy highball format misses the point of the cocktail entirely. “It It can’t be gluten-free, vegan, you know, it has to be dirty. Paloma is a cantina drink.”

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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. The compromise was to give the customer the usual Martini and use the dirty ice for a vermouth highball. I’m like, ‘Just give me the drink!’”

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

Add ice to a highball glass. simple syrup 2 dashes Angostura bitters orange peel for garnish In an Old Fashioned glass, add the simple syrup and Angostura bitters. But the variations from there are limitless, and every self-respecting mixologist has their own signature twist. Pimm’s No. Add Pimm’s No. Want it spicy?

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Gins play well with fresh herbs, fruits and produce so they’re a natural choice as a base for more refreshing, citrus-forward cocktails such as highballs, smashes and sours, says All Saints’ Weller. The addition of plum wine adds depth and richness, while cherry bitters provide a delightful finishing touch,” Ansaldi says.

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Spiritz

AUGUST 14, 2024

Innovation is certainly leading the way in high end bars where mixologists are picking up new techniques and even new ingredients to make cocktails and other beverages enticing for the consumers. For instance, there are bars that offer twists on the classic Martini and highballs.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned mixologist or a curious connoisseur, our curated classic mixed drinks list awaits, showcasing iconic libations that have enthralled taste buds for generations. This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned mixologist or a curious connoisseur, our curated classic mixed drinks list awaits, showcasing iconic libations that have enthralled taste buds for generations. This cocktail showcases the robust notes of whiskey, complemented by the subtle sweetness of sugar and the complexity of aromatic bitters.

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Moody Mixologist

JUNE 1, 2023

You can opt for simple highballs, three-ingredient, sweet and sour drinks like the Daiquiri , or more complex tropical or tiki drinks like the classic Mai Tai. Let’s dive into the drink categories: Simple highballs These are your most basic mixed drinks and always a crowd-pleaser. Like cachaca? Try my Brazilian Buck.

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Bartender.com

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Given how regularly this herb appears in people’s kitchens, Cilantro is poised to win over home mixologists as well as world-class bartenders. This proprietary process results in stridently fresh and nuanced flavor extractions which are blended with a light, soft French wheat spirit in the Brooklyn distillery. Garnish with the lime wheel.

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Moody Mixologist

MAY 3, 2024

2 oz white rum 3/4 oz pineapple syrup 3/4 oz lime juice 8-10 mint leaves, plus more for garnish Soda water In a highball glass, gently muddle your mint leaves with pineapple syrup. Shake until chilled, then double strain with a fine mesh strainer into a highball glass filled with ice. Stir with a bar spoon until chilled.

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Advanced Mixology

MARCH 11, 2024

Our curated cocktail selection caters to both seasoned mixologists and beginners. A dash of orange bitters here and you've got yourself a cocktail that's like a refreshing breeze on a hot day. Campari's bitterness sliced with orange juice's sweetness is like a debate club where everyone wins. Yes, please!

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 14, 2024

If youre looking to inspire as much joy as Santa or glass of soul-southing eggnog, then we have the perfect holiday line up for all the mixologists in your life: from the one who knows the exact shaker theyll be using to make their next cocktail to the ones who are a more casual mixologist.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 8, 2024

It features a blend of alluring botanicals like bitter orange and gentian, complemented by a dose of something unexpected – Marsala wine, added during this aperitif’s aging process. Move out Campari, there’s a new regal and red aperitif in town. Savoia brings quite the personality, just like Mom. The result?

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Imbibe Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

The pan–Latin American offerings range from simple highballs like a Cuba Libre or sotol with house-made tepache, to classics like the El Presidente and a Piña Colada with a house rum blend. “La Ruina’s cocktail menu highlights ‘revitalized’ staple cocktails made with specialty tequila, rum, wine, and mezcal.” Sangria and a taco at La Ruina.

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Cheers

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Squash apple syrup* 2 dashes Aromatic bitters Instructions Add all ingredients to a mixing glass with cubed ice and stir well. The mixologists at Triple Dog created this recipe. Print The Fighting Irish Highball Course Drinks Keyword apple cider, ginger ale, Irish whiskey Equipment 1 ½ oz. Apple cider 2 oz.

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Cheers

AUGUST 21, 2024

Strain all contents into a highball over fresh ice. Notes The mixologists at Espolón created this recipe. Notes The mixologists at Maker’s Mark created this recipe. Notes The mixologists at Gray Whale created this recipe. Notes The mixologists at Daintree Rooftop & Lounge in New York created this recipe.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The recipe, which simply includes one sugar cube, a few dashes of Angostura bitters , and Champagne, was written by legendary bartender Jerry Thomas and first appeared in the “Bon Vivant’s Companion.” The Champagne Cocktail If you’re a purist, the appropriately named Champagne Cocktail is a wonderful build to branch out with.

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VinePair

MAY 23, 2024

It is a blended malt Scotch whisky, so has incredible body and mouthfeel but with a really balanced, non-smoky, approachable flavor profile that hits home in a classic Old Fashioned , a refreshing highball, or even a Piña Colada. Though it is not the cheapest, it creates exotic and complex sours, highballs, and Negronis.”

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

If you’re a novice mixologist, making a great cocktail at home may seem daunting, especially with the sheer number of options in existence. The drink is boozy, herbal, and bitter, so if you want a cocktail on the sweeter side, simply opt for an ounce and a half of bourbon in place of gin and enjoy a Boulevardier.

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Moody Mixologist

JUNE 1, 2023

They may incorporate spirits with higher alcohol content, bitters, or strong and distinct ingredients that make a bold impact on the palate. ” They may lean towards more savory, bitter, or complex flavors rather than overt sweetness. Fill a highball glass with ice, add dark rum, and top it off with ginger beer.

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Moody Mixologist

MAY 29, 2023

From a taste perspective, allulose provides sweetness without the bitter aftertaste often associated with some other alternative sweeteners like stevia. 5 mint leaves, plus more for garnish 4-6 oz club soda or other sparkling water Instructions Add the syrup and mint leaves to a highball glass and gently muddle.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Sitting somewhere between Aperol and Campari on the flavor scale, Select is slightly sweet, delivering citrus fruit and an undercurrent of bitter botanicals that fuse perfectly with Prosecco and club soda. The mixture of bitter Italian liqueur, bubbles, and sweet vermouth results in a vivacious, herbal treat that won’t put you to bed early.

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Cheers

MARCH 10, 2025

Dark and bitter are my usual go-tos, 50/50 whiskey and amaro, aged rum Negronis, etc., Strain into a highball with ice. Notes The mixologists at the Nautilus Pier 4 in Boston created this recipe. The post Meet the Mixologist: Bill Sabine appeared first on Cheers. Whats your own current go-to cocktail or beverage?

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The soothing cardamom and rich dark chocolate soothe and invigorate, while the chocolate and Angostura bitters balance the richness of the demerara syrup. Be careful not to over steep lavender to avoid bitter floral notes. Mixologists in South Korea use it to make Insam-ju before adding it to mixed beverages or wine.

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