A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Here are a few non-alcoholic cocktail recipes to guarantee you a booze-free good time, compliments of Rob: NAked & NAmeless This is a non-alcoholic twist on the classic Naked & Famous cocktail , known for its bold flavors and balanced bitterness. ’s vodka alternative.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Of course, this includes iconic grain alcohol brands like Everclear, but categories from vodka to Scotch whisky to rum are pushing the limits of proof as well. ABV: 80 Proof: 160 Devil’s Springs Vodka 160 This fiery bottle from Clifton, N.J., This is the base used in medicinal tinctures, homemade bitters, and perfumery.”

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Caprese Martini at Jac’s On Bond in New York, with Grey Goose vodka, Lustau Blanco, balsamic vinegar, a pinch of salt, and garnished with skewered cherry tomatoes. For example, Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo is offering a Martini that features vodka infused with Japanese salmon jerky.

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2024

And now we have Margaritas, because tequila is the fad, not vodka. At Clavel , the celebrated Mexican restaurant in Baltimore, owner Lane Harlan offers three variations on the standard house Margarita: a spicy one, which adds a house chili shrub; a bitter version, which includes a house amaro; and a cilantro-honey-flavored Margarita.

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

You can make a delicious variation of an Old Fashioned using rum, spices, and Jamaican bitters.” The Honeysuckle Hottie, a vodka-and-tea-based cocktail, offers a unique twist to the traditional Hot Toddy and is a refreshing, sophisticated alternative. ” —Cory Patterson, beverage director, Bucatino , Falmouth, Mass.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. It uses a split-base of gin and vodka, dry vermouth that’s been macerated with charred scallions, and a few dashes of white balsamic and a house-made salt-and-pepper tincture.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Tinctures and Bitters: Concentrated Heat and Flavor Tinctures and bitters, made by steeping peppers or spices in high-proof alcohol, offer a potent and precise way to add heat. A few drops of a habanero tincture can transform a mild cocktail into a fiery concoction. oz Lime Juice 0.5 oz Lime Juice 0.5

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Cocktail Contessa

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

It can be a simple and classic orange peel it can be a skewer or ribbon of fruit, it can even be a few simple sprays of a bitter or an herb/flower. Let’s start with a twist on a classic whiskey sour with peach syrup and lavender bitters – two essential flavors and aromas of summer. It is EVERYTHING!

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2024

The Bullshot cocktail — a mid-century, Midwestern beef bouillon-and-vodka boozer — was a staple at Detroit’s Caucus Club, the popular Detroit steakhouse where it was invented in the 1950s by a local ad exec eager to push Campbell’s soup on the liquid lunch crowd. Kayamato’s Ramos Vodka Fizz with fermented horse milk vodka.

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VinePair

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In our Spicy Margarita ], we use blanco tequila and draw spice from yuzu kosho while most bars will use jalapeño or a spicy tincture.” You still get that tart flavor, but you swap vodka for gin, and add Maraschino liqueur, green Chartreuse , and fresh lime juice.” Christopher Petropoulos, head bartender, Balos , Washington, D.C. “

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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 The included atomizer of orange zest tincture adds the perfect finishing touch. $80 Also makes a great host gift! $7

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VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Made with gin , house-made bianco vermouth , bianco amaro, and Wandering Barman’s signature juniper tincture, the cocktail is floral and herbaceous, delivering notes of gentian root, juniper, and citrus zest, with a pleasant vermouth sweetness on the finish. Bottle Size: 750 ml / Average Price: $30.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2025

The soaring popularity has done wonders for innovation, pushing the category beyond what was once a handful of botanical waters and tinctured juices to full-fledged, ready-to-drink mocktails, functional beverages, and convincing booze-free spirits. However, in December 2024, it rebranded to Wilderton Aperitivo Co.,

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Choosing Your Base: Spirits, Teas, and More The foundation of your functional cocktail can come from a variety of sources, each with its own unique set of benefits: Spirits: Certain spirits, such as gin, vodka, and rum, tend to pair particularly well with adaptogenic and nootropic ingredients.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Choosing Your Base: Spirits, Teas, and More The foundation of your functional cocktail can come from a variety of sources, each with its own unique set of benefits: Spirits: Certain spirits, such as gin, vodka, and rum, tend to pair particularly well with adaptogenic and nootropic ingredients.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Banana peels, coffee grounds, and even spent grains from the brewing process are being repurposed into innovative syrups, tinctures, and garnishes. Syrups, tinctures, and garnishes are all fair game when it comes to upcycling.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Banana peels, coffee grounds, and even spent grains from the brewing process are being repurposed into innovative syrups, tinctures, and garnishes. Syrups, tinctures, and garnishes are all fair game when it comes to upcycling.

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