Tales of the Cocktail

MAY 13, 2024

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

For example the “Deli Manjoo” is made with D’Usse VSOP Cognac , cream liqueur, stout beer, Demerara, and corn custard cream, and is accompanied by a few sentences on how the Deli Manjoo is a popular dessert filled with custard cream that got its start in a subway station. It starts with sweet, salt, and bitter at the same time.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 25, 2024

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, NOSC showcased a live judging across all of its spirits categories, both domestic and international, including whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic. More than 439 registrants entered the competition, which were reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

You can make a delicious variation of an Old Fashioned using rum, spices, and Jamaican bitters.” ” —Donya El Shoubasi, sommelier, Asador Bastian , Chicago “Maybe due to its absolutely zero-frills nature, the Rusty Nail hasn’t evolved from ironic to post-ironic anomaly like the Espresso Martini.

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VinePair

APRIL 16, 2024

Rather than a base spirit giving the drink most of its structure, the spec leans on two liqueurs that take up twice the total volume in the drink compared to the base while also acting as the drink’s sweetener. The deceptive sweetness of many liqueurs makes them harder to balance, like the bitter-tasting but sugar-loaded Campari.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

25 $50 and Under “Bitter is Better” T-Shirt With a cheeky illustration of the legendary Count Negroni, this T-shirt leaves no doubt about where your loyalties lie. $28 Hand illustrated by Nikita Fabbro with information curated by expert sommeliers, the puzzle highlights Italian wine regions and their signature grape varieties. $49

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Made with Knob Creek rye, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur and bitters, and served over a large whiskey ice cube, “it has become our best-selling cocktail and a new guest favorite,” says Lehmann. To date, 23% of wine mix has come from Master Sommelier Selection. The new Master Sommelier Selection at Maggiano’s.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Their take on the classic features the usual suspects — bourbon , sweet vermouth , Campari — plus two Japanese plum liqueurs. It’s bitter, bright, and boozy, and paired with the salty, crunchy kombu celery, it’s the perfect drinking experience. But the Plum Boulevardier is the real sleeper hit at the tucked away Park Slope bar.

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VinePair

MARCH 13, 2025

Instead of a list with the expected Barolos and Brunellos, celebrated sommelier Lee Campell designed a forward-thinking collection that showcases everything from the classics to more off-the-beaten-path Italian wines, as well as exciting young producers from the U.S. If it hits, chances are the other drinks will be good, too.

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Mixologists

APRIL 11, 2025

Resist the common temptation to aggressively grind or pulverize the ingredients, as this can inadvertently release bitter and otherwise undesirable flavors from things like citrus pith or herb stems. Instead, apply steady, even downward pressure and gently twist the muddler a few times over the ingredients.

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