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Book Review: Slow Drinks

Drinkhacker

I’ve encountered plenty of cocktail books that include the occasional syrup or tincture made from homegrown herbs, but Slow Drinks goes lightyears beyond this, offering recipes dependent as much on their locally foraged modifiers as they are their base spirit. Need a quick guide to basic fermentation, mead making, beer brewing?

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Imbibe 75 Person to Watch: Robert Simonson

Imbibe Magazine

.” This past fall, he published the latest in his expanding range of books on the subject, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails , which continues his quest to document the contemporary cocktail renaissance and put it in a larger historical context. “It’s

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

A Bar Above

It’s also an awesome gift for someone who doesn’t just enjoy cocktails or fun drinks but who is also a kitchen tech lover. He can create lots of cocktails– and show off his knowledge when you come to visit. He can create lots of cocktails– and show off his knowledge when you come to visit.

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Life Beyond the Bar with Garvey Alexander

Chilled Magazine

Garvey took charge of his future by creating something deeply personal and meaningful: The Brunch God comic book. Inspiration behind The Brunch God I merged two passions, anime and crafting cocktails, into one creative endeavor. It’s my way of giving people who support me a tangible piece of myself they can have at home.”

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We’re Recapping Chilled 100 ELEVATE 2024: The Second Golden Age of the American Cocktail with Dale DeGroff and Ted Breaux

Chilled Magazine

In 1988, however, DeGroff created the cocktail menu for The Rainbow Room’s grand reopening. Drawing inspiration from vintage bartending books — including Jerry Thomas’s “How to Mix Drinks,” he created 24 cocktails, which were later pared down to a selection of 16.

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We Ask Bartender Sara Chaudhuri about Using her Graphic Design Background in Cocktail Creation

Chilled Magazine

she gained her first Michelin-star experience at Rose’s Luxury, where she found an outlet for her creativity in crafting cocktails. Two years ago, she joined Bresca and now leads their cocktail program. Guests at Bresca can expect top-tier food and cocktails, coupled with exceptional hospitality. Upon returning to D.C.,

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The Ultimate Guide To Craft Mocktails For Dry January

A Bar Above

Non-alcoholic bar programs are getting the attention previously reserved for craft cocktails. DIY mocktail books abound, such as the famed Aviary Restaurant’s Zero, A New Approach to Non-Alcoholic Drinks. So, too, are craft mocktails. That is true with mocktails and cocktails alike.

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