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

Imbibe Magazine

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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Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Locally Inspired Cocktails using Templeton Whiskey

Chilled Magazine

With Templeton Whiskey as their base, our Chilled 100 Bartenders create cocktails that tell a story that reflects the essence of a home turf. The Good Neighbors Policy is my attempt at taking the main components of banana bread while bridging the gap between a Whiskey Sour and a Daiquiri while retaining the crushability of the latter.

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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whiskey Cocktail? (2024)

VinePair

Some of the worlds most iconic cocktails employ whiskey as their base liquor. But there are many other whiskey cocktails, many with historic roots, that have enjoyed a quiet revival along with the boom of craft cocktail culture. So we tapped 12 bartenders to find out which whiskey cocktails they felt werent getting enough accolades.

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Chocolate Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

And we’ve assembled recipes for every type of chocolate craving: from those kissed with a few dashes of chocolate bitters to decadent dessert drinks. Cacao-Kissed Classics Amor & Lujuria Chocolate Strawberry Negroni Cacao-infused vermouth and strawberry-infused Campari balance out the classic bitter notes of the drink.

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Modern Coffee Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

2 This rich whiskey cocktail combines rye, coffee liqueur, curaçao, and a touch of mezcal for the perfect nightcap. Tipsy Jitters Infusing the cream with Angostura bitters amps up the warm fall flavors of this coffee cocktail by Nashville’s Martha My Dear. Midnight Marauder No.

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Valentine’s Day Boozy Desserts

Imbibe Magazine

Bitter Amaro Balls A generous pour of amaro brings bittersweet depth to this sweet treat. Head towards the more bitter end of the spectrum with this boozy milkshake. Chocolate Whiskey Cake Tune into the irresistible combo of whisky and chocolate. Dipping them in a beer-spiked chocolate sauce.

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Top 5 Cinnamon-flavored Cocktails to Try

Chilled Magazine

of your favorite Irish whiskey and oz. The complimentary key will be a variety of bitters – orange, chocolate, and Angostura. From your favorite bottle of bourbon or rye whiskey, measure out 2 oz. Augment this with dashes of the three bitters to create the Winter-ized Old Fashioned. Start with 1 oz. of club soda.

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