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This Simple Phrase Unlocks the Perfect Holiday Punch

VinePair

That said, it’s just as simple to produce a perfect punch, and we’re here to provide you with the centuries-old, bartender-approved template to help you do so. Lime and grapefruit pair well with aged rum and light spirits, while lemon generally finds good company with dark spirits like brandy , bourbon , and rye.

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10 Guinness Cocktails to Upgrade Your St. Patrick’s Day

VinePair

Ingredients 2 ½ ounces bourbon ½ ounce Guinness Demerara syrup* 3 dashes Angostura bitters Garnish: orange twist Directions Add all ingredients to a double rocks glass over one large ice cube. To make Guinness Demerara syrup, first make a 1.5:1 1 Demerara simple syrup, and set aside. Stir until chilled.

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French 75 Cocktail - Drink Kicks Like WWI Artillery Gun

Barina Craft

Some mixologists suggest that the French 75 was first made with brandy, not gin, which would certainly be more in line with the tastes of the French. 5 As for being made with brandy, the “75” drink recipe was first made with brandy and gin. Add to a cocktail shaker with ice along with the gin and simple syrup mixture.

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Best DIY Methods for Making Coffee Infused Spirits for Cocktail Recipes

Mixologists

Brandy: Offers a warm, nutty base, ideal for dark roast coffee infusions. Sweetening Your Infusion: Sugars and Syrups Simple Syrup: Balances bitterness, easy to make. Use simple syrup for easy adjustment. Document Your Journey: Keep a journal of your infusion experiments, recipes, and tasting notes.