A Bar Above

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Today, we’re talking about making your own gin ! Gin lovers , rejoice! Instead, we’re focusing on our very own bathtub gin ; honestly, it’s basically just infused vodka (not to be confused with flavored vodka). Making gin requires a neutral spirit (in this case, vodka as the base spirit) and juniper– the rest is up to you!

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VinePair

DECEMBER 24, 2024

But there are many other whiskey cocktails, many with historic roots, that have enjoyed a quiet revival along with the boom of craft cocktail culture. Whether spirit-forward, sweet, sour, or herbaceous, these unsung cocktails come in countless guises.

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Imbibe Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

And Martini lovers at Shinji’s Bar in Manhattan’s Flatiron District will get to enjoy a New York-focused version of its Honeypenny, featuring beeswax-washed vodka, a house-made aperitif with golden raisins and honey, mead, and gins. Left to right: The Portrait Bar’s Mapo District.

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The Whiskey Wash

AUGUST 27, 2024

Credit: Fullarton Distilleries Fullarton Distilleries , an Indian spirits company based in Goa, has announced the expansion of its spirits portfolio with the introduction of Arton’s Reserve Premium Blended Whisky and Kosha Indian Dry Gin. The gin is crafted using five botanicals: juniper, coriander, orange peel, lemon peel, and rosemary.

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Chilled Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

They offer a menu with modern craft cocktails inspired by classics from the late 1800s to 1940s. Known for both the obscure and iconic, their original cocktails push boundaries with experimental flavors with a strong tropical emphasis.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Whether you’re seeking a well-made craft cocktail, a beer brewed with local ingredients, or an education on mezcal, Tucson brings it home. In addition to their signature Old Fashioned, the bar, bottle shop, and part-time bakery crafts cocktails like the Notorious F.I.G.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

In today’s craft cocktail culture, being forward-thinking with your drink program is important. Put a twist on a classic cocktail. Implement a cocktail menu that uses different spirits, such as vodka, gin, rum, tequila, and whiskey and different flavor profiles.

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Non-alcoholic bar programs are getting the attention previously reserved for craft cocktails. FRESH INGREDIENTS The craft cocktail movement is founded on the use of fresh juices, housemade syrups, shrubs, tinctures, fresh-picked herbs and flowers, and artisan brands. So, too, are craft mocktails.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 3, 2023

When you talk to someone in the bar or booze industry about “Hey Bartender,” Douglas Tirola’s 2013 documentary chronicling the 21st century rebirth and rise of the American cocktail scene, one specific quote from the film is likely to be mentioned. You could see the respect these craft bartenders had for Carpi and what he was doing,” he says.

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Good Spirits News

MAY 24, 2024

Silent Pool Gin, a style of London Dry Gin crafted from 24 botanicals and locally sourced honey, is commencing its widespread distribution in the United States, following William Grant & Sons’ acquisition of the brand in Fall 2023. Thus, Silent Pool Gin was born in 2015, a tribute to its place of origin.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2024

Craft cocktails with locally sourced seasonal ingredients will always be a hit,” says Carla Marie Rivera, Director of Product Education, South Florida, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. “Low- to no-ABV consumption has been on the rise and will continue to do so, in my opinion.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 28, 2024

In this article, well discuss why your fridge needs a bottle of batched cocktail, the common pitfalls, and how to execute your first cocktail batch. Why Batch Cocktails at Home If youre an experienced home mixologist, you probably enjoy building a craft cocktail as much as you enjoy imbibing.

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Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

Rather than serving complex cocktails with elaborate presentations and specialized ingredients, the bar program is described as “craft casual,” meaning curated but approachable. The simple but intriguing twists on classics include an olive oil whiskey sour and a mezcal margarita with smoked corn and sloe gin.

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Imbibe Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Donohue notes that the beer scene has matured considerably, but the city’s craft cocktails are still in their infancy, though the enthusiasm is there. stop between Seattle and Vancouver.” I’m convinced that young college towns lead the way, and I’m excited to be back here and watch as the next big thing develops.”

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Her cocktail creations tend to evolve with the seasons, embodying the flavors and feelings of the moment. Her craft cocktail for Rémy V, “Second Summer,” was no exception. It balances the botanical notes of gin. Johns drew inspiration from nostalgia, reflecting the imagery and palate of her California upbringing.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

It is definitely my top cocktail bar in Paris,” says Caroline Noirbusson, head director of the bar. Start by sharing your go-to cocktail and then witness the spin Bisou bartenders put on it. ” In true Parisian style, allow plenty of time to linger. “It’s a tiny and busy bar,” notes Noirbusson.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Or mix it with London dry gin in a 50:50 Martini that’ll give you fresh appreciation for what vermouth can bring to the classic cocktail. Or pour it over ice with a small measure of gin and a splash of tonic water. $25, Go sherry-on-sherry vermouth for a Bamboo cocktail with its own regionality.

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Brandy isn’t flying off the shelf via individual pours, but guests are enjoying plenty of it through cocktails, says Charles Joly, beverage director of The Riff Raff Room in New York. DUss Cognac has been accelerating on-premise efforts with cocktails such as the D’Uss Spicy Sidecar.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Here are some of our favorite spirits: Equiano rum OAX mezcal Casa Noble tequila , Nikka Coffey gin Misadventure vodka Angel’s Envy bourbon Courtesy of Angel’s Envy If they appreciate good spirits, this will probably be your attendants’ favorite gift.

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Bartender.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Featured Bar Gin Rummy Marina del Rey, CA At this gateway to Venice, GIN RUMMY invites passersby to escape to the tropics and get swept away, sipping exotic cocktails and enjoying delicious snacks in a pirate’s lair. GIN RUMMY offers several NO BOOZE options for the sober crowd or designated driver.

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The Whiskey Wash

JANUARY 10, 2025

Cannon Distillery founder Kris Kincaid established his Avondale-based operation in 2017, focusing on craft cocktail-friendly spirits under Master Distiller Roderick Hale Waver. Virgil Kaine, founded in 2011 by Charleston chefs Szlam and Ryan Meany, has released eight limited-edition whiskeys since its inception.

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Good Spirits News

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Our distilleries are large and small, making everything from single malt whiskey to gin to Amari,” said 2BAR Spirits Founder and Washington Distillers Guild Vice President Nathan Kaiser. “We’re We’re proudly one of the top states in the nation for craft distilling.” Bring your ID!)

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. For gin, Tanqueray 10 offers a citrusy profile. Mixing and Serving: Must-Have Bar Tools and Equipment (Professional Grade) Crafting cocktails requires the right tools. Highball Glass: For Gin & Tonic, Moscow Mule. Elegant and iconic.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The bartender thrusts a Hulk green cocktail into your hands and you take a sip, allowing the melon-flavored concoction to wash over your taste buds. A Japanese Gin & Tonic,” they respond, hands already busy prepping the next drink. It’s less the base of a cocktail, and instead used with a little more intention.”

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Cheers

DECEMBER 19, 2023

From infusing gin with chamomile and miso to washing creme de cacao with sesame, Webster — our 2023 Raising the Bar Award winner — finds new ways to include Asian ingredients in the city’s cocktails. I fell in love with bartending [in college] and got really into craft cocktail bartending when I was 22,” she says.

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VinePair

AUGUST 30, 2024

The first looks like a Martini glass and is filled with two-and-one-half ounces of Old Raj gin, a half-ounce of González Byass dry vermouth, and a couple dashes of orange bitters. It is usually served beside the cocktail glass, typically set in a small bowl of crushed ice to keep it cold. She asked me for a gin Martini.

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Cocktails with Suderman

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

It’s an equal parts drink made with ingredients that just about every bar that can keep its doors open has on hand: gin, sweet vermouth, Campari. I wasn’t expecting a masterpiece of craft cocktail showmanship. I just wanted a vaguely competent, mostly drinkable cocktail. How hard could it be? So many recipes!

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A Bar Above

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Monday : With whiskey and gin alternatives, you can recreate many classic cocktails with Monday’s non-alcoholic spirits. Amass : Although they are known for their alcoholic spirits, Amass also makes a zero-proof spirit using gin botanicals– although they say not to expect a gin proxy, per se.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The brand’s liqueur can also be found in the debut recipes for many still-beloved cocktails including the Last Word and the Martinez. Luxardo was part of the craft cocktail revival in the U.S. In 2004, Luxardo became a major player in the growing craft cocktail movement thanks to bartenders at NYC’s famed Pegu Club.

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Bar Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The meticulously crafted cocktails at Kioku Sake Bar offer an immersive journey through Japan’s cultural heritage, reimagined through the lens of contemporary mixology. Crisp, balanced, and vibrant.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Craft cocktail connoisseurs know that enjoying a cocktail is a multi-sensory experience. Your eyes see the vibrant color of the garnish, your hands feel the temperature of the glass, and your nose takes in the aromas of the cocktail, all before the grand finale of tasting the cocktail itself.

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Cocktail Whisperer

MAY 21, 2024

The easiest way to infuse a gathering is to grab some weed seltzers and call it a day, but some may want to shake up their own craft cocktail for the occasion. Jake Wall , chief innovation officer of Maison Bloom , recommends finding recipe inspiration in the wide world of gin. You can thank me later,” Wall said.

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VinePair

JULY 31, 2024

The sparkling wine invites us to explore its potential in the mixology world with cocktails ranging from timeless Italian classics to innovative modern creations. Start by crushing blackberries, then mix in gin and blackberry liqueur. Add 1 ounce of gin and 1 ounce of blackberry liqueur to the muddled blackberries.

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A Bar Above

JUNE 2, 2024

Like I mentioned, the craft cocktail movement is mostly to blame for the supply shortage, but it’s a little more complicated than simple supply-and-demand. When the pandemic craziness hit in 2020 and creating great cocktails at home suddenly became all the rage, the sales of Chartreuse skyrocketed. ounces Gin.5

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Bar Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

This peer judged cocktail competition, open to those in India, Italy, UK and Thailand, will see one lucky winner journey to the Heart of Hapusa in The Himalayas! The post Hapusa Himalayan Dry Gin announces the Forager’s Championship – a call for the most creative and adventurous bartenders. appeared first on Bar Magazine.

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VinePair

MAY 31, 2024

If you’ve been to a true dive bar, maybe you’ve witnessed a bartender grab a slimy lime wedge from a sketchy-looking jar and mount it on the rim of your Gin & Tonic. A lot of thought goes into creating craft cocktails and I think most bartenders who care find the curiosity endearing.”

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

In New York, the cradle of the craft cocktail revival, Snaquiris purportedly first took off at cool kid bars like Suffolk Arms and Dutch Kills around 2010, and picklebacks a few years earlier at hipster dives in Brooklyn.

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