Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

These are the workhorses, the reliable voices in the bartender’s orchestra, always ready to harmonize with bitters, liqueurs, and fresh ingredients. Absolut Vodka Absolut is Swedish vodka brand appreciated for its purity and versatility, making it a great choice for a wide range of cocktails; everything from a Moscow Mule to a Martini.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

The base ingredients call for vodka/citrus vodka, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice cocktail. To change it up, use premium or different flavored vodka, switch out the cranberry juice for a natural unsweetened cranberry juice to reduce sweetness, or use other fresh juices, like orange, grapefruit, or pomegranate.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

Whiskey Irish Sparkling Mule Ingredients 1.5 Triple Dog Irish Whiskey 0.5 Cava or Prosecco Preparation In a shaker with ice, add Triple Dog Irish Whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup and ginger beer. Vodka Green Mary Ingredients 1 oz. Ketel One Vodka 3.5 Vodka Vodka Sour Ingredients 1.5 Ketel One Vodka.8

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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. Stir to combine, then pour the Fierce & Kind Straight Bourbon.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

Caramel Vodka 1.5 Whiskey PB&B Ingredients 2.5 Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.5 Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.5 Crème De Cacao 2 dashes Chocolate Bitters 1 dash Angostura Bitters Preparation Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin with ice. Godiva Liqueur 1.5 Malibu 1 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

The finalists had been determined by a preliminary round held in June, after which the six highest-scoring spirits in Gin, Rum, Liqueur, American Whiskey, World Whisky, and Agave Spirits advanced to the final round. Spirits of the Year were determined by the judges marking their top three in order.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Whether you choose to enjoy Wine, Whiskey, Vodka, or Rum (or all of the above) we’ve got a great holiday cocktail for you! 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. Titos Vodka 1 oz. Check them out below!

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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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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Basic Stock (Made Using Lime, Sugar, Angostura Bitter, Nutmeg) 3 oz. Vodka Taj Mahal Ingredients 2 oz. Vodka 3/4 oz. Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Bourbon Whiskey 1/2 oz. Jaan Paan Liqueur 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Preparation Combine all ingredients in a shaker.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Basic Stock (Made Using Lime, Sugar, Angostura Bitter, Nutmeg) 3 oz. Vodka 3/4 oz. Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Bourbon Whiskey 1/2 oz. Jaan Paan Liqueur 3 dashes Angostura Bitters Preparation Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Top with fizzy coconut water. Passionfruit Stock 3/4 oz.

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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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VinePair

JANUARY 14, 2025

I posit that rum could be a great substitute for American whiskey , which, let’s face it, is seeing lower quality, and lower age statements for higher prices year after year while rum offers richness and complexity along with tremendous value. It’s a great combination of flavors that will appeal to a large audience.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Big Apple, as the city is ironically nicknamed, is seeing a renaissance of classic cocktails like whiskey sours, martinis, and highballs. The smooth and flavorful sipper is a true comfort cocktail, combining Angel’s Envy Rye, Apple Brandy, Apple Cider, House-made Cranberry Shrub, Apple and Pimento Bitters, and Honey. Dolin Dry 0.5

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 8, 2024

The operation makes a huge range of products, including whiskey, gin, liqueurs, and ready-to-drink offerings, but it’s a pair of flavored vodkas (made from a corn distillate) that we’re looking at today. In fact, the vodka itself makes a strong impression — earthy and lightly peppery, with some astringency evident.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 25, 2024

The company is (thank God) not making whiskey or tequila but rather flavored white spirits, including vodka and gin. Origen Holistic Spirits Specialty Vodka – That’s the formal name, but it doesn’t really say “Specialty Vodka” on the label. We got them both and put them to the test.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

Will you select a base of whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, or tequila for your cocktail? Liqueur , Vodka Spring Training Ingredients 1 1/2 oz. citrus vodka 1/2 oz. Noilly Prat Original dry vermouth 2 dashes of orange bitters 2 mint leaves Preparation Combine the above in a mixing glass with ice. basil syrup 1 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Liqueur , Red Wine , Vodka Banfi Rosa Regale Vampire’s Delight Ingredients 1 oz. Chocolate Vodka 2 oz. Sparkling Wine , Whiskey Bloody Party Punch Ingredients 4 oz. Sparkling Wine , Whiskey Bloody Party Punch Ingredients 4 oz. Whiskey Proper No. Check out the roundup of potions below! White Crème de Cacao 1 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

It works well with everything from gin or agave to whiskey or rum.” His work-around involved using rye whiskey infused with oolong tea, a one-two punch of spice and tannins that transforms pandan into a nuanced supporting player. vodka 1/4 oz. pandan and oolong–infused rye whiskey 1/2 oz. dry vermouth 3/4 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Dead Rabbit Arbella in Chicago envisions a Halloween cocktail as a mezcal sour with berry sweetness and a hint of amaro bitterness. Nightwish In this refreshing vodka cocktail from Halloween pop-up Black Lagoon , banana liqueur and sherry round out the flavors while just a bit of salinity amps them up.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

By the late 40s brandy’s popularity began to wane with Americans who had begun to favor vodka as the tipple of choice, and in 1949, three West Coast businessmen, whose families are still owners to this day, purchased the operations and the company transitioned to rectification. Big Gin was created by bartenders for bartenders.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 22, 2024

Flavored whiskey is a rapidly growing category. As whiskey producers gear themselves towards a younger market, hoping to appeal to Gen-Z drinkers, we have seen all sorts of flavors hit the market, from birthday cake to s’mores , there is a flavored whiskey to appeal to all tastes. Whether this is true is up for debate.

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The Cocktail Lovers

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Not in our product reviews, which feature Planteray Cut and Dry Coconut Rum and Tito’s Handmade Vodka (although, come to think of it, the latter would make a fab base if vodka-based Martinis are your thing). It wasn’t planned, but Martinis pop up a few times in this episode.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Essential spirits include vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey, each offering a unique flavor profile. For mixers, keep a variety of juices, sodas, and bitters on hand. The Moscow Mule: A zesty and invigorating cocktail made with 2 oz vodka, 1 oz lime juice, and 4-6 oz ginger beer. oz gin, 0.75

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 3, 2024

Originally starting with moonshine and vodka, the team realized the importance of packaging. Absinthe , Whiskey The 1700 Ingredients 2 oz Jeptha Creed 4 Grain Straight Bourbon 1/4 oz Absinthe 1/2 oz Luxardo Cherry Juice 1 Egg White 1/2 oz Fresh Lemon Juice Garnish with Nutmeg Preparation Combine all ingredients over ice into a shaker tin.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 24, 2024

The Cocktail Collection Bulleit Old Fashioned Cocktail – Perhaps the easiest/laziest of bottled cocktails is the Old Fashioned: whiskey, sugar, bitters. Orange bitters in this case, with Bulleit bourbon as the backbone. We tasted the whole lineup. Thoughts follow. No complaints here.

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VinePair

AUGUST 28, 2024

The easiest cocktails to master, according to bartenders: Manhattan Cuba Libre Moscow Mule Daiquiri Vodka Martini Old Fashioned Whiskey Highball Honeysuckle Negroni Vodka Soda “The easiest drink to master, from my perspective, is the classic Manhattan. He said I just needed to know the phone line’s area code to Manhattan: 212.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The drink blends Rémy V, Cointreau Noir, Bitter Bianco, Cocchi Americano, and tonic for a refreshing and complex spritz. It adds complexity to a vodka drink. If people are used to core spirits at their home bar — like vodka, gin, tequila or whiskey drinks — it might feel really new. So for me it’s really easy to enjoy.

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VinePair

APRIL 1, 2024

With such a rich tapestry of spirits at our fingertips, from regimented whiskeys to apéritifs crafted with ingredients that sound more at home in a botanist’s notebook than in a pre-dinner cocktail, selecting which one to purchase can be overwhelming. But a gold emblem that proudly declares, “I’m a winner, baby!” Best in Show Winners — L.A.

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Drinkhacker

AUGUST 9, 2024

Northern California’s Griffo Distillery enticed us with its recent release of whiskey distilled from Lagunitas’ The Waldos beer, so we’re diving back into the distillery’s offerings with a deeper dive into some of its more mainstream, permanent releases. Reviewed: Batch #26. Reviewed: Batch #17. No age information.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Combine 2 oz premium vodka (like Belvedere ), 1 oz coffee liqueur (such as Mr. Black for its less sugary profile), 1 oz espresso, and ½ oz simple syrup in a shaker with ample ice. The secret to perfection lies in the espresso's quality and the balance of sweetness and bitterness.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. Then, add tequila and whiskey. For vodka, consider Grey Goose for its smooth finish. Rittenhouse Rye is a bold whiskey option. Bitters like Angostura add complexity. Bitters: Aromatic additions that enhance cocktail complexity.

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A Bar Above

MAY 28, 2024

If the dads on your list aren’t tequila drinkers, pick up one of these bottles instead: Whiskey lovers : Try Koval — They even have a variety gift pack containing rye whiskey, bourbon, and four-grain. Vodka connoisseurs : Grab a bottle of vodka from Loft & Bear.

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Cheers

JUNE 26, 2024

Print Sunset Paradise Course Drinks Keyword butterfly pea flower tea, cranberry, lime, orange juice, peach brandy, tequila, Triple sec, vodka Ingredients ½ oz. Lime juice Vodka float Instructions Combine peach brandy, orange juice, triple sec, lime juice and tequila and shake. . Vodka ½ oz.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Chocolate Raspberry Martini Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Raspberry Vanilla Infused Vodka 3/4 oz Dark Chocolate Liqueur 1/4 oz Raspberry Syrup 2 dashes of Vanilla Bitters Directions: Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker tin, add ice, and shake well for 10secs. Strain into Martini or coupe glass.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

In addition to intense competition from tequila, domestic whiskey and the ready-to-drink (RTD) segments, brandy and Cognac had to contend with economic pressures, as inflation put a crimp in some discretionary spending. Volume consumption for the brandy and Cognac category declined 10.2% in 2023 to pre-Covid levels of 12.8

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

That said, most Apple Pie shooters will be made with apple cider and either vodka or whiskey and topped off with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. A boilermaker is simply a shot of liquor (usually whiskey) served alongside a pint of beer. Boilermaker The boilermaker isn’t your average shooter. Opt for watermelon liqueur.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Copyright A Bar Above Well, another year has come and gone, and we’re already swapping out summer rum for winter whiskey. 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!

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