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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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Flavor Manipulation Course Series: Cocktail Bitters, Infusions, & Simple Syrups

A Bar Above

And we’re especially excited to share with you our Flavor Manipulation series, a trio of self-paced online courses that explore the use of essential ingredients like different types of bitters and syrups , as well as how to use various flavor profiles in alcoholic drinks. Sign up for the course here.

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Toast to National Espresso Day with a Mash & Mallow Whiskey S’mores Cocktail!

Chilled Magazine

National Espresso Day is coming up on November 27, and there’s no better way to celebrate than sipping on a caffeinated cocktail made with Mash & Mallow s’mores flavored whiskey ! Mash & Mallow ($32.99) is a delicious combination of rich whiskey with chocolate, toasted marshmallow and graham cracker. Coffee Liqueur 2 oz.

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From Peat to Mesquite, American Whiskey Gets Fired Up

Imbibe Magazine

An unassuming industrial park off Interstate 10 near downtown Tucson is the birthplace of some of the most flavorful whiskey in America. Whiskey Del Bac , a craft distillery founded in 2011, makes single malts richly smoked with mesquite, a flavor that co-founder Stephen Paul calls “the signature aroma of the desert Southwest.”

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A Complete Guide to Bitters and the Cocktails to Make With Them [Infographic]

VinePair

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” Bitters themselves have evolved, too. Regans’ Orange Bitters No.

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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

Patrick’s Day with Power’s Irish Whiskey and the Chilled 100 Bartenders. Power’s Irish Whiskey has teamed up with the Chilled 100 bartenders in our cocktail countdown to St. Celebrate with us by mixing original cocktails created by our talented bartenders using Power’s Irish Whiskey. Patrick’s Day! The post Countdown to St.

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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

Patrick’s Day with Power’s Irish Whiskey and the Chilled 100 Bartenders. Power’s Irish Whiskey has teamed up with the Chilled 100 bartenders in our cocktail countdown to St. Celebrate with us by mixing original cocktails created by our talented bartenders using Power’s Irish Whiskey. Patrick’s Day! The post Countdown to St.

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