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Meet Chilled 100 Bartender Laura Pica

Chilled Magazine

I focus on using different fresh herbs in my cocktails, but Ive been on this savory dill martini kick, experimenting with dill rapid infusions with vodka and gin and building on that with caper or pepperoncini brine for fun takes on a dirty martini. How do you go about creating a cocktail? Cocktail culture is here to stay.

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A Look into the Origins of French Liqueurs in Celebration of National Liqueur Day with Heavenly Spirits

Chilled Magazine

These early liqueurs were created by infusing alcohol with various botanicals, designed to alleviate ailments. The production involves infusing ripe bananas in neutral alcohol, allowing the flavors to develop and intensify. Infused with a complex blend of Williams Pear and cognac, it obers a harmonious balance of sweetness and depth.

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Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture?

VinePair

With Rose Mary’s Croatian-Italian focus, that house-made infusion fits perfectly alongside imported bottles of slivovitz and plenty of customers who love it. The article Does Plucky, Plum-Based Slivovitz Stand a Chance in Modern Cocktail Culture? But what do you do when life sends you plums? appeared first on VinePair.

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The 10 Best Apple Cocktails for Fall

VinePair

See Recipe Milady’s Big Apple Martini Considering their association with 1980s cocktail culture, Appletinis may not be at the top of your radar — but they absolutely should be. This version, served at NYC cocktail bar Milady’s, doubles down on apple with both Granny Smith-infused gin and vodka along with a dash of apple brandy.

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10 Things You Should Know About Luxardo

VinePair

After over 200 years of crafting high-end cherry-infused liqueurs, Luxardo has become synonymous with the Maraschino cherry. Either way, there’s no denying that Luxardo has ingrained itself in modern cocktail culture with a single stone fruit. Finally, simple syrup is added to bring the liqueur to 32 percent ABV.

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All Things Being Equal: the Triumph of the Four-Equal-Part Cocktail

VinePair

You don’t have to publish it in a book with the recipes for your house infusions, you just put it out there and it spreads like fire,” says Brandon Ravare, beverage manager at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. What better way to get their name out there than by attaching it to a recipe that can be made at any bar in the world?

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Unlock Homemade Flavor: A Comprehensive Guide to DIY Infused Spirits

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Introduction: The Joy of Crafting Your Own Infused Spirits In an age where cocktail culture is thriving and more people are seeking out unique, artisanal drinking experiences, the art of infusing your own spirits at home has never been more appealing. Why Infuse Your Own Spirits?