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How a 19th-Century Bitters Brand Took America by Storm

Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

If you were alive and even mildly sentient in the late 1860s, you would have been familiar with Drake’s Plantation Bitters. Starting from nowhere, these bitters suddenly seemed to be everywhere. These bitters were favored by the “rich and poor, young and old, ladies, physicians and clergymen.” It was for the buzz. And mystery.

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Angostura Celebrates 200 Years of Bitters with New Premium Limited-Edition Bitters

Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

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.

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The Deanston Old Fashioned

Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2024

This delicious drink balances sweet, citrus, and bitter flavors. Deanston Virgin Oak Whisky 1 cube brown sugar Dash Angostura bitters Splash water Preparation Muddle the sugar and Angostura bitters together in glass with splash of water. The post The Deanston Old Fashioned appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Low-ABV Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Bamboo This classic is the second in cocktail history to use a split base of sherry and vermouth and dashes of bitters (the Adonis was the first). Clean Slate In this low-alcohol cocktail, Manzanilla sherry meets bianco vermouth, Salers and Scrappy’s Orleans bitters. The post Low-ABV Cocktails appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.

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Vermouth Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 27, 2024

It brings a juicy quality, some bitterness, sweetness, lightness—it can cover a lot of bases, in both shaken and stirred drinks.” Clean Slate A punchy mix of sherry, bianco vermouth, Salers and bitters. Lavender Blanc Cocktail This easy drinking cocktail matches dry vermouth with soft lavender bitters and tonic water.

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6 Hot Toddys with a Twist!

Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Earl Grey Tea Syrup 1 cup Water 1 cup Sugar 2 Earl Grey Tea Bags 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 1 dash Orange Bitters Preparation Combine water, sugar and Earl Grey tea bags into a saucepan. Combine Talisker 10 Year Old, Earl Grey Tea syrup, Angostura Bitters and orange bitters in a cocktail shaker with ice.

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Golden Gladiator Old Fashioned made with El Luchador Tequila

Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2024

With a combined blend of El Luchador Añejo, bitters, and a sugar cube, the Golden Gladiator offers the perfect balance of bold and slightly sweet flavors, making it an ideal drink for those crisp fall evenings. The post Golden Gladiator Old Fashioned made with El Luchador Tequila appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Espresso Ginger Martini

Chilled Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Manny Hinojosa, Cazadores global brand ambassador, mixes his Espresso Ginger Martini with coffee liqueur to mellow espresso’s bitter side. The post Espresso Ginger Martini appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Celebrate National Espresso Martini Day with this riff on the classic! Check out the recipe below!

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Chilled 100 Bartenders Summertime Mixin’ with Highclere Castle Gin

Chilled Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

The post Chilled 100 Bartenders Summertime Mixin’ with Highclere Castle Gin appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Garnish with manicured lemon twist.

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Celebrate Creativity by Crafting Original Cocktails Made with Plymouth Gin

Chilled Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Gin Plymouth Sunrise by Teransc Phillip - Minneapolis, MN Ingredients 1 ½ oz Plymouth Gin ½ oz Marionberry Syrup (Portland Syrups) or sub any fruit pancake syrup ¼ ox 1:1 simple syrup ¾ oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice ¼ oz Pineapple Juice 2-3 dashes Cherry/Chocolate bitters Top with Soda Preparation Shake all ingredients but soda with ice.

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Behind The Chocolate Negroni at Romeo’s in NYC

Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Instead of relying solely on chocolate bitters, he enhances the drink with a touch of Tempus Fugit Crème de Cacao alongside the bitters. The whole reason the drink came together is that the dark chocolate and bitter orange flavor of the Negroni go hand in hand (or in his words “fit together like pants with pockets!”).

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Story Behind the Lion’s Tail Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

First appearing in The Cafe Royal Cocktail Book, the classic Lion’s Tail came about during Prohibition in the 1930s and features allspice dram, a liqueur made with rum, pimento berries and spices, alongside bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. Elizabeth Allspice Dram 1/4 oz. Demerara Syrup 3/4 oz.

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4 Modern Old-Fashioned Recipes You Need To Try

Chilled Magazine

APRIL 28, 2024

Served as early as 1806, the Old-Fashioned was an evolution of the Whiskey Cocktail, and the ingredients were simple: whiskey, sugar, bitters and water. Smoked Maple Syrup 2 dashes Chocolate Bitters Preparation Combine Cask Strength Old Line Whiskey, smoked maple syrup and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass and stir with ice.

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The Story Behind the Lion’s Tail Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

First appearing in The Cafe Royal Cocktail Book , the classic Lion’s Tail came about during Prohibition in the 1930s and features allspice dram, a liqueur made with rum, pimento berries and spices, alongside bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. Elizabeth Allspice Dram 1/4 oz. Demerara Syrup 3/4 oz.

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NOLET’S Silver Bee’s Knees

Chilled Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

honey syrup (2:1 honey to water ratio) 2 dashes Bitters (optional) Small pinch of ginger salt (optional) Preparation In a cocktail shaker, mix fresh lemon juice and honey syrup. Add two dashes of bitters and a pinch of ginger salt (optional) along with NOLET’S Silver Gin. NOLET’S Silver Gin 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz.

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Cardamom-Infused Old Fashioned

Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

“In honor of the cocktail, The Old Fashioned earned its name from the first recorded use of the word ‘cocktail,’ describing a simple yet elegant mix of spirit, sugar, water, and bitters. Pour the cardamon syrup and bitters into a whiskey glass. The post Cardamom-Infused Old Fashioned appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Chilled 100 Bartenders Summertime Mixin’ with Highclere Castle Gin

Chilled Magazine

JUNE 4, 2024

The post Chilled 100 Bartenders Summertime Mixin’ with Highclere Castle Gin appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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3 Girl Scout Cookie Cocktails from Ocean Casino Resort

Chilled Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

Crème De Cacao 2 dashes Chocolate Bitters 1 dash Angostura Bitters Preparation Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin with ice. The post 3 Girl Scout Cookie Cocktails from Ocean Casino Resort appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Garnish with a chocolate and caramel syrup drizzle and shredded toasted coconut.

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Celebrate Creativity by Crafting Original Cocktails Made with Plymouth Gin

Chilled Magazine

MAY 31, 2024

Gin , Liqueur , Sparkling Wine Hampton 75 Ingredients 3/4 fresh lemon juice 3/4 basil simple syrup 2 dashes orange bitters 1 oz. Garnish with Orange peel, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 3 drops cinnamon bitters. Top with Prosecco. Garnish with Basil and mandarin peel curl. Double strain into chilled coupe glass.

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“Rye Not?”

Chilled Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

Mulled-Cherry Port Wine (house-made) 2-3 Dashes of Chocolate Bitters Garnish: Smoked Glass / Skewered Mulled Cherry Preparation Combine all ingredients and pour into a smoked coupe glass. appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Allspice Dram.5 Garnish with skewered mulled cherry and enjoy! The post “Rye Not?”

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Champagne Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Bollicine Amaro Spritz A bold, bitter sparkler for holiday celebrations. Germain, Cocchi Americano, and orange bitters make this an easy holiday go-to. The post Champagne Cocktails appeared first on Imbibe Magazine. Northern Lights This sparkling cocktail gets saucy, thanks to several barspoons of a favorite holiday condiment.

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Hey Mami

Chilled Magazine

JUNE 2, 2024

Lime juice gives it a citrus kick, and cucumber bitters’ cooling effect brings it all together. Lime Juice 3 dashes Cucumber Bitters Preparation Combine all ingredients into a shaker, add ice, and shake until chilled. The post Hey Mami appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Try it out! Chareau Aloe Liqueur 1 oz.

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Fig Old Fashioned Featuring Espanita Tequila

Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Aromatic bitters add the final sublime touch binding all ingredients together in one flawless, satisfying sip of goodness. The post Fig Old Fashioned Featuring Espanita Tequila appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Stir with a bar spoon to chill. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.

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Sip and Savor Bourbon Heritage Month with These 7 Must-Try Cocktails

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Carpano Antica 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters Preparation Shake and strain all ingredients into coupe glass. Carpano Antica 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters Preparation Mix all ingredients and pour into rocks glass. The post Sip and Savor Bourbon Heritage Month with These 7 Must-Try Cocktails appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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3 Must Mix Cocktails for Dry January from Liquor Lab

Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2024

Non-Alcoholic Orange-spiced Old Fashioned Ingredients 2 oz Spiced Orange tea 1/4 oz Demerara syrup 2 dashes of Peychaud bitters Grapefruit peel (for garnish) Preparation Add Spiced Orange tea, Demerara syrup, and Peychaud Bitters into a mixing glass and stir until combined. Garnish with an additional mint spring and dehydrated apples.

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Drink of the Week: Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth

Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 22, 2024

It’s especially known for the complexity it brings to the classic Manhattan, with the vermouth’s trademark vanilla notes playing seamlessly off of bourbon and bitters. The post Drink of the Week: Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth appeared first on Imbibe Magazine.

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4 Summer Cocktails from SMOKE LAB Vodka

Chilled Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

Tart Cherry Juice 3 dashes Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters 2 oz. Lustau Rose' Vermouth 3 dashes Scrappy's Orange Bitters ¼ cup Blueberries 1 large Peach sliced (1 slice for garnish) 3 oz. The post 4 Summer Cocktails from SMOKE LAB Vodka appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Vodka Listen To The Music Ingredients 1.5

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Countdown to St. Patrick’s Day with Power’s Irish Whiskey and the Chilled 100 Bartenders: Jess Gutierrez-Switaj, Golden Vale

Chilled Magazine

MARCH 15, 2024

Whiskey Golden Vale by Jess Gutierrez-Switaj @the.sauceress Ingredients 2 oz Powers Irish Whiskey 3/4 oz Ginger Liqueur 1/2 oz Lemon juice 1/2 oz Honey syrup 2 dashes aromatic bitters Several sprigs of basil leaves Preparation Add lemon juice and basil leaves to a cocktail shaker. Muddle into a pulp. Add all additional ingredients.

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3 Must Mix Valentine’s Day Cocktails from Broken Shed Vodka!

Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Simple Syrup 1 dash Orange Bitters 1 Egg White Preparation In a shaker, muddle the strawberry. Whether love is on the horizon or not, the Broken & Bitter’s sweet & sour notes make it the perfect cocktail this Valentine’s Day. Photo by Broken Shed Vodka Vodka Broken & Bitter Ingredients 1.5

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Watch Alessio Sarti Create his Violetta Maledetta cocktail Using Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer

Chilled Magazine

JUNE 24, 2024

Garnish with bitters and orange zest The post Watch Alessio Sarti Create his Violetta Maledetta cocktail Using Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Mix Up These 5 Spooky Cocktails from BACARDÍ This Halloween

Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Demerara 1 Dash Chocolate Bitters 1 Dash Almond & Walnut Bitters Orange Oil Mist from Gothic Atomizer Peel or Chocolate Dipped Dehydrated Orange Preparation Combine all ingredients over large format ice cube. The post Mix Up These 5 Spooky Cocktails from BACARDÍ This Halloween appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Mix Up These 3 Classic Cocktails with a Sipsmith Twist

Chilled Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

Gin , Vermouth Sipsmith Martini Ingredients 3 parts Sipsmith London Dry Gin 1 part Dry Vermouth 2 dashes Orange Bitters (optional) Preparation Stir until very cold, then strain into a chilled Nick & Nora or coupe glass. The post Mix Up These 3 Classic Cocktails with a Sipsmith Twist appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Heart of Glass

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

“Sichuan cuisine is salty, sweet, bitter, acidic, pungent, nutty, and spicy. The post Heart of Glass appeared first on Chilled Magazine. The ingredient adds a unique depth of flavor and can be seen on all sections of menus, including cocktails. This concoction is the perfect detox and retox at the same time.”

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

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

” 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.

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3 Wickedly Good Tequila Cocktails For All Of Your Halloween Celebrations

Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Agave Nectar 2 dashes Angostura Bitters 1 Egg White or ½ oz. Aquafaba Preparation Add the tequila, lemon juice, lime juice, agave, bitters, and egg white to a cocktail shaker without ice. The post 3 Wickedly Good Tequila Cocktails For All Of Your Halloween Celebrations appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Lemon Juice ½ oz.

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4 Must Mix Holiday Cocktails from 1800 Tequila and Three Olives!

Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Blanc Vermouth 2 dashes Orange Bitters Preparation In a mixing glass, combine 1800 Cristalino, sherry, blanc vermouth and bitters. appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Sherry , Tequila , Vermouth Cristalini Ingredients 2 oz. 1800 Cristalino.5 Manzanilla Sherry.5 Add ice and stir.

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Jameson Orangerie (A Boulevardier Blanc)

Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

Whiskey , White Wine Jameson Orangerie (A Boulevardier Blanc) Ingredients 1½ parts Jameson Orange 1 part Lillet Blanc ½ parts Italicus Dash orange bitters Preparation Stir ingredients in rocks glass. The post Jameson Orangerie (A Boulevardier Blanc) appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Garnish with orange twist. Jameson Orange This St.

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9 Martinis served at Nashville Bars for Martini Week

Chilled Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

Gin , Vermouth The Doble Don by Iggy’s Ingredients 1 1/4 oz Junipero 1 oz yellow Chartreuse 1 Low-Fi dry vermouth 1 dash orange bitters Preparation Stir, coupe, lemon peel garnish. The post 9 Martinis served at Nashville Bars for Martini Week appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

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Celebrate Pisco Sour Day with These 9 Flavor Combinations!

Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with 3 drops of angostura bitters. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with 3 drops of angostura bitters and edible gold dust. Strain into a wine glass (if blended, just pour), and garnish with 3 drops of angostura bitters and edible flowers.

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Spritz Recipes for Summer Imbibing

Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

Bollicine This recipe combines two types of Italian amari with sparkling wine and bitters. Rebekah Peppler’s Vermouth Spritz An easy-going mix of blanc vermouth, orange bitters, sparkling wine, and soda. Resting Spritz Face A base of two types of bitter Italian liqueurs meet up with citrus and passion fruit.

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Discover the Natsu Sour Cocktail at Chicago’s Omakase Shoji

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Garnish with cucumber bitters and mint leaf. The post Discover the Natsu Sour Cocktail at Chicago’s Omakase Shoji appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Mint Syrup Preparation Dry shake vodka, Midori, egg white, lemon, and mint simple syrup. Then add ice cubes and whip shake. Double strain into frosted martini glass.

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A Visit to Tell Your Friends, North Scottsdale, Arizona

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A few signatures include Friends with Benefits ($25) , whiskey, bitters, sugar – bottled and cured in beeswax; One Time Thing ($26) , cognac, banana, Montenegro, sherry, bitters; Hops to the Beat ($24) , tequila, citra hops, serrano, pineapple, lime, salt; Money, Baby! ($20)

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Countdown to St. Patrick’s Day with Power’s Irish Whiskey and the Chilled 100 Bartenders: Tara Gillum, Rye’z & Shine

Chilled Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

Whiskey Rye’z & Shine Ingredients 1 1/2 oz Power’s Rye 1/2 oz Aperol 1/4 oz Lemon Juice 1 oz Dianthus Tea Syrup* 3 dashes Hummingbird Bitters Topped with Elderflower foam** Preparation Build in shaker, Power’s Rye Irish Whiskey, Aperol, Dianthus Tea Syrup, Bitters, and lemon juice to a shaker and shake until incorporated.

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6 Casa Azul Tequila Cocktails You Need To Try

Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2024

Fresh Lime Juice 1 dash Grapefruit Bitters 3 oz. Espresso Liqueur 1 dash Xocolatl Mole Bitters.5 The post 6 Casa Azul Tequila Cocktails You Need To Try appeared first on Chilled Magazine. Gently stir to combine. Garnish with hibiscus leaf. Liqueur , Tequila Sun Salud Ingredients 1.5 Casa Azul Blanco.5 Grapefruit Liqueur.75

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How a 19th-Century Bitters Brand Took America by Storm

Angostura Celebrates 200 Years of Bitters with New Premium Limited-Edition Bitters

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The Deanston Old Fashioned

Low-ABV Cocktails

Vermouth Cocktails

6 Hot Toddys with a Twist!

Golden Gladiator Old Fashioned made with El Luchador Tequila

Espresso Ginger Martini

Chilled 100 Bartenders Summertime Mixin’ with Highclere Castle Gin

The Chilled 100 Bartenders Celebrate Creativity by Crafting Original Cocktails Made with Plymouth Gin

Behind The Chocolate Negroni at Romeo’s in NYC

Story Behind the Lion’s Tail Cocktail

4 Modern Old-Fashioned Recipes You Need To Try

The Story Behind the Lion’s Tail Cocktail

NOLET’S Silver Bee’s Knees

Cardamom-Infused Old Fashioned

Chilled 100 Bartenders Summertime Mixin’ with Highclere Castle Gin

3 Girl Scout Cookie Cocktails from Ocean Casino Resort

The Chilled 100 Bartenders Celebrate Creativity by Crafting Original Cocktails Made with Plymouth Gin

“Rye Not?”

Champagne Cocktails

Hey Mami

Fig Old Fashioned Featuring Espanita Tequila

Sip and Savor Bourbon Heritage Month with These 7 Must-Try Cocktails

3 Must Mix Cocktails for Dry January from Liquor Lab

Drink of the Week: Antica Formula Sweet Vermouth

4 Summer Cocktails from SMOKE LAB Vodka

Countdown to St. Patrick’s Day with Power’s Irish Whiskey and the Chilled 100 Bartenders: Jess Gutierrez-Switaj, Golden Vale

3 Must Mix Valentine’s Day Cocktails from Broken Shed Vodka!

Watch Alessio Sarti Create his Violetta Maledetta cocktail Using Barfly Mixology Gear by Mercer

Mix Up These 5 Spooky Cocktails from BACARDÍ This Halloween

Mix Up These 3 Classic Cocktails with a Sipsmith Twist

Heart of Glass

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

3 Wickedly Good Tequila Cocktails For All Of Your Halloween Celebrations

4 Must Mix Holiday Cocktails from 1800 Tequila and Three Olives!

Jameson Orangerie (A Boulevardier Blanc)

9 Martinis served at Nashville Bars for Martini Week

Celebrate Pisco Sour Day with These 9 Flavor Combinations!

Spritz Recipes for Summer Imbibing

Discover the Natsu Sour Cocktail at Chicago’s Omakase Shoji

A Visit to Tell Your Friends, North Scottsdale, Arizona

Countdown to St. Patrick’s Day with Power’s Irish Whiskey and the Chilled 100 Bartenders: Tara Gillum, Rye’z & Shine

6 Casa Azul Tequila Cocktails You Need To Try

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