Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

The distillation of medicinal liqueurs, emergence of punch and bitters, and commercialization of vermouth followed from 1500 CE to 1796 CE. The final lineup featured craft cocktails made with fresh ingredients and premium liquors, all mixed by hand. By 1806, the word “cocktail” appeared in print. and abroad was around 1914.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

25 parts Lemon Juice 3 parts Apple Cider Dash of Aromatic Bitters 1 bar spoon of Butter Preparation Warm all the ingredients inside a kettle or a sauce pan. Bourbon Cream Liquor 1 oz. Additional Notes Courtesy of Grand Marnier Cognac , Hard Cider Grand Cider Ingredients 1 part Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge.25 of Hot Espresso 2 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

The Muz Vermouth and spiced pear liquor enhance that with flavors of clove, orange, pear, and make it pair great with watching the leaves fall during spooky season. The nuttiness in Amontillado sherry really helps stretch the complexity of the anejo tequila even further. Then I wanted to add 10yr Madeira to warm it up just a bit.

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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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Cocktails with Suderman

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The drink we looked at last week used a nutty, bittersweet amaro (Nonino) as a base ingredient, in combination with a fortified wine (Cocchi Americano), and an easygoing aged brown liquor (Cognac), plus a couple dashes of orange bitters and a bit of water. So let’s do one more. As always, these are casting decisions.

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The Whiskey Wash

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Von Payne Spirits, known for their flagship Blackcurrant flavored whiskey and distinctive gargoyle pourer, have just signed a partnership with MJ Liquor Distribution and Distillers Pride. Award winning Blackcurrant flavored whiskey from Von Payne will bring their distinctive gargoyle pourer and rebellious spirit to Canada.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

SMALL GIFTS FOR THE COCKTAIL LOVER Copyright A Bar Above A BAR ABOVE COCKTAIL ATOMIZER AND EYE DROPPER BITTERS BOTTLES We have a new product designed to really take cocktails to the next level! You can even pair it with a nice bottle of liquor (like this bourbon gift set from Angel’s Envy ) or our 4-piece set (or both!)

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VinePair

JUNE 14, 2024

Mixologists and home bartenders alike soon rushed to their local liquor stores to secure their bottles. Dating back to the early 1900s, the cocktail combines equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Chartreuse for a less bitter spin on the classic. Rich Demerara syrup and a hint of lime juice keep the bitterness in check.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Bakesale is a liquor company dedicated to making America’s favorite treats and desserts in alcohol form. This season they introduced their limited release holiday flavor: Gingerbread Liquor, packaged in a Gingerbread-man pouches which can be hung on a Christmas tree with its pre-punched ornament hole. And we love gingerbread.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

Many bartenders also like to use the unique flavors to create innovative cocktails that play into consumers’ nostalgic love of peanut butter, making their own versions of PB&J shots with raspberry liquors or Reese’s inspired shots with chocolate bitters.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

The first takes us inside the gin; apart from the prerequisite, juniper, this spirit sings of sage and Sicilian lemon, a nod to Italy’s long history of aromatizing liquors, cordials, and any digestif with these quintessential flavors. Malfy Gin Rosa lights up a gin and tonic year-round with its gorgeous pink color and zesty character.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Now, don’t expect it to taste like actual liquor. Of course, with liquor alternatives, you can sub them into your favorite traditional cocktails as well, but hopefully these mocktail recipes are inspiring enough to get you started. Add the tonic water first, and then add ice. Garnish with a cucumber slice and lemon wheel.

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Good Spirits News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Known primarily for its intense bitterness, the infamous Chicago liqueur has been compared to “a forest fire, if the forest was made of earwax.” Mal ört isn’t just the story of one brazen liquor—it is the story of modern tastes and cultural shifts. Malört may be the worst thing you’ll ever taste.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

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. The proportions of gin to vermouth in this classic version can vary depending on personal taste, but a common liquor to vermouth ratio is 2:1.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Select Aperitivo is a Venetian aperitif created in 1920 in the Castello district at Pilla Distilleries, a place renowned for the art of liquor making. GSN’s Remarks: Fragrant orange peel and bitter herbs on the nose. A semi-sweet entry on the palate that quickly expands into a mouthwatering bitterness.

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Cocktail Whisperer

MAY 21, 2024

The dynamic liquor can complement many classic cocktail flavors and inventive new creations, much like weed. At Ninfa’s Belman noticed the oil tincture required a sweetener like an agave because it added bitterness to the drink. Earthy flavors are excellent in a bloody mary, and sweet strains would taste divine in a spritzer.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 17, 2024

Malört does not bring psychedelic properties, but certainly brings an intense bitterness that is just as memorable. Brode was well-aware that his spirit was intensely bitter and he marketed it as such. Early forms of social media created unofficial accounts dedicated to Jeppson’s Malört and its bitter nature.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2024

This drink combines the richness of pistachios with mango purée, lime juice, cardamom bitters, and saffron rose water, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and savory notes. This trend aligns with a 60% increase in Japanese liquor exports in recent years and the growing influence of Asian-Americans in the U.S.

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VinePair

AUGUST 16, 2024

This is especially true for traditional, spirit-forward ones like the Old Fashioned, which blends whiskey, bitters, and sugar to create a full-bodied flavor that’s meant to be sipped and savored. This mixture of base spirit, bitters, and sugar became wildly popular, prompting bartenders to create new versions with varied ingredients.

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VinePair

JANUARY 29, 2024

A carefully balanced mix of whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, with a cocktail cherry garnish, it is a timeless masterpiece. The palate starts sweet, but is countered by a complex bitter finish. It’s pleasant and approachable on the palate, absent of the grippy bitterness that can be challenging.

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Cocktail Whisperer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It takes a bit of rye whiskey, raw honey simple syrup and whiskey barrel aged bitters and twists them up a bit. raw honey simple syrup (1 cup raw honey to 1 cup hot, but not boiling, water) 2-4 shakes Barrel Aged Bitters Boiling water for hot tea (Lapsang Souchong) Boil tea. Add the liquors. Add the bitters. Add the dram.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For instance, with The Freudian Sip from Rio’s Tequila Bar in Fort Lauderdale, FL, the peach color comes from the combination of mezcal, Liquor 43 and Aperol. And don’t be shy with the bitters, it’s what gives the cocktail that beautiful peach-fuzz color!” Perfect year-round, it’s refreshing, bright, citrusy, and delicious.

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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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Spiritz

MAY 30, 2024

Therefore, the key to success in the competitive landscape of travel retail liquor sales in the country lies in understanding the customers' perspective and crafting an offering that addresses their desires and concerns. Continuous investment in market research is also considered crucial.

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Old Liquors Magazine

MAY 28, 2024

Don’t add bitters to the barrel. As the rest of the flavors mellow, bitter will quickly run the show, and you’ll be left with what tastes like oaked bitters. If bitters are a necessary part of the finished cocktail, there’s no problem with adding them after the aging of the rest of the ingredients.

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Cocktails with Suderman

MARCH 15, 2024

Germain elderflower liqueur, and orange bitters, laced a rinse of boisterous Scotch. Cooper Union 1 dash orange bitters ½ ounce St. Like the Old Fashioned, the core ingredients are whiskey, sugar syrup sweetener, and bitters. If you have the ingredients on hand, you can mix this up in a minute or two.

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Dry Atlas

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Brewed with a blend of five Northwest hops, it offers a delightful balance of approachable bitterness and a rich malt body. Its unique blend highlights the bittersweet flavors of amaro, the renowned European liquor known for its intricate mix of citrus and spice. My personal favorite (and one of their best-sellers) is Run Wild.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The brown liquor can evoke the season’s warmth and coziness when paired with the right seasonal modifiers, making for a smooth transition from refreshing, rooftop-worthy cocktails or whatever your “ drink of summer ” ended up being. It’s perfect for the fall season with a nice balance of sweetness and bitterness.”

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Cocktails with Suderman

APRIL 30, 2024

No, not a perfect Manhattan , in the sense of a Manhattan that’s just so delicious and perfect — but a Perfect Manhattan , a slight variation on the classic whiskey/vermouth/bitters formula. Wait, what’s a Perfect Manhattan? This is a cocktail we haven’t really looked at in this newsletter.

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Cocktails with Suderman

MAY 31, 2024

The first is to add modifiers — fruit flavors, in particular, go well with the bite of gin and the gently bitter bubbles of tonic water. But Something & Tonic — where “Something” is pretty much any decent bottle of liquor — tends to work quite well too. So many recipes!

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VinePair

APRIL 22, 2024

When asked to think about the world’s most popular spirit, American minds will likely drift to liquors like vodka or whiskey , maybe even rum if they’re being ambitious. Baijiu’s strong and unique flavors pair best with bold and intense flavors — think sour, numbing, spicy, and even bitter dishes,” Zhou explains.

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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. He’s also inserted a few buffers in his economic strategies to offset increases in labor and liquor costs when they do occur.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

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. It’s very bitter, so you don’t want that! If you use 375 ml of liquor, it’s likely your gin will only need to sit for 24 hours. Gin lovers , rejoice!

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

My favorite is the ‘ Mur”Tea”ney ’: Three Tea Whiskey, Vanilla creamer, and Chai bitters shaken up and poured over rocks. So, do keep an eye on your local liquor store shelves for the growing selection of flavored whiskeys, and enjoy a ‘Daydrinker Iced Coffee’ on a hot summer’s day. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

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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. Typically, customers don’t ever see dirty ice.

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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.

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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.

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