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The Cocktail College Podcast: The East India Cocktail

VinePair

First documented in the late 1800’s, the East India Cocktail combines Cognac , curaao, fruit syrup, bitters , and Maraschino liqueur. The drink has been tweaked, misattributed, and misunderstood for over a century, with the fruit syrup presenting one of biggest lingering question marks. What should said fruit be?

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Master Mixology: Advanced Techniques & Pro Secrets for Bartender Mastery

Mixologists

The Alchemy of Flavor: Understanding Molecular Mixology & Advanced Flavor Profiling Molecular mixology elevates cocktail creation to a scientific art form, employing techniques to manipulate textures, flavors, and presentations. This involves exploring rare spirits, artisanal bitters, and exotic garnishes.

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders

A Bar Above

Your favorite bartender can create gorgeous patterns with bitters, spray the inside of a cocktail glass with vermouth, or make custom stenciled patterns on an egg white cocktail. These bitters bottles come in classic amber brown or gorgeous matte black– and in two sizes: 2 oz or 4 oz. Copyright A Bar Above 2. Copyright A Bar Above 9.

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It’s the Experience that Counts!

Spiritz

The addition and balancing of saline, bitters, shrubs and syrups have made cocktails more experimental and interesting. For example, trends like molecular mixology and Tiki cocktails have taken a backseat all of a sudden. For instance, citric acid instead of classic lime juice is in fashion these days.

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At Modern Cocktail Bars, It’s Every Drink, Everywhere, All at Once. Is That Such a Bad Thing?

VinePair

Castro agrees that the winning formula for new bars may no longer be the largest collection of mezcal in the city or the most advanced molecular mixology techniques. They were all in on pre-Prohibition, Jerry Thomas-style cocktails; or they were only about mezcal; or they had drunk the bitter amaro Kool-Aid.

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At Home Cocktails: A Guide to Flavorful Mixology

Bartender.com

This guide to flavorful mixology will teach you how. You’ll learn essential tools and techniques, master classic recipes, and explore unique ingredients like angostura bitters. The key lies in gently muddling the mint to release its oils without bruising the leaves, which can impart bitterness.

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How to Design a Custom Cocktail Menu: Professional Mixology Tips

Mixologists

According to the International Bartenders Association (IBA), while classics like the Negroni and Old Fashioned remain timeless favorites, modern audiences crave creative cocktail ideas that push boundaries.