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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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The Ultimate Guide To Craft Mocktails For Dry January

A Bar Above

Today, we see a wide variety of non-alcoholic options under bar menu headings that include Zero ABV , No- and Low-Alcoholic Drinks , Alcohol-Free , NA Options , and Zero Proof. Zero-proof spirits like Seedlip are being produced, marketed, and added to the back bar next to the classics.

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Best Mocktail Recipes for Dry January and Beyond

A Bar Above

We also have other creative mocktail recipes in a variety of articles about Dry January and zero-proof cocktails. ELEVATING ZERO-PROOF MIXED DRINKS It used to be that your only non-alcoholic options at a bar were water, soda, or something very sweet like a Shirley Temple.

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5 to Try: Kölsch-Style Ales

Imbibe Magazine

Where bitter IPAs and rich imperial stouts polarized beer drinkers, an approachable style of ale that originated in Cologne, Germany, is finding fans in beer enthusiasts and casual imbibers alike. The robustness of Munich and Vienna malts is balanced by the Saphir and Warrior bittering hops for a clean finish. “We

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Taste Test: Session IPAs

Imbibe Magazine

Lil’ Heaven Crushable IPA It can be hard to deliver the hoppy bitterness of a traditional West Coast IPA in a lower-ABV package, but this offering from Connecticut-based Two Roads does just that. It has less bitterness than hardcore hops heads might crave, but the dry finish is undeniably refreshing. Two Roads Brewing Co.

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The Ultimate Guide for the Sober October Challenge

A Bar Above

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. The good news is that it’s so flavorful, even with the alcohol!

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The clever, convenient and creative world of canned drinks

The Cocktail Lovers

But never mind the puffery, the proof is in the shopping experience. Theres no discernible alcohol taste but the finish is nice, dry, and agreeably bitter. ABV, all natural, zero calorie, zero sugar cocktail. Italian Citrus Bitters & Fizz, along with support messaging, 0.0 And of course, the taste.

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