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From Shaken to Smitten: 22 Valentine’s Day Cocktails to Try

Chilled Magazine

Valentines Day is all about love, and what better way to toast to romance than with a beautifully crafted cocktail? Shake with a Boston shaker and strain into a white wine glass. Agave Lemonade, to top Soda Water, to top Preparation In a shaking tin add 4 raspberries and muddle. Valentines Day is synonymous with roses!

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All You Need For A Successful Dry January: Mocktail Recipes, Ingredients, And Tips

A Bar Above

Many people go dry on weekdays only during this period of time– so don’t think it’s all or nothing if you’re not quite ready to give up your glass of wine! Or maybe you are pregnant (or your partner is) or sober, but you’d still like to enjoy a creative cocktail. Add all other ingredients without ice.

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Add a Little Sparkle: Reimagining 4 Cocktails With La Marca Prosecco

VinePair

Here lies the home of La Marca Prosecco, the sparkling wine that, since 1968, has become more than just a beverage — it’s a symbol for the Italian art of living well, carrying the promise of celebration in every pop of its cork. Add 1 ounce of gin and 1 ounce of blackberry liqueur to the muddled blackberries.

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The Ultimate Bar Spoon Guide: Invest in Quality for Perfect Cocktails

Mixologists

Muddling Delicate Ingredients with Finesse: The flat end of some bar spoons is thoughtfully designed for gently muddling delicate ingredients like fresh herbs (mint, basil), soft fruits (berries, citrus wedges), or even spices. Over-muddling can release bitter compounds, ruining the intended taste of the cocktail.

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders

A Bar Above

They are usually a paltry 9″ long, which is the precise length to ensure that you’ll bust your knuckles open on the side of your pint glass/cocktail shaker every time you muddle a Mint Julep. This hardwood muddler is a full 12″ long to save your knuckles and muddle your mint leaves, herbs, & fruit to perfection!

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Guide to Gin (and Gin Cocktails)

Moody Mixologist

Vesper Martini (gin, vodka, Lillet Blanc) Like the classic Martini, the Vesper features a mix of gin and a wine-based modifier. Gin Basil Smash (gin, simple syrup, lemon juice, basil) One of the most famous modern gin cocktails, the Gin Basil Smash (originally known as the Gin Pesto) was invented in 2008 by German bartender Jrg Meyer.

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Sherry Cobbler – the classic cocktail that gave us straws and crushed ice

Craft & Cocktails

With the rise of craft cocktails and returning to classic cocktails for inspiration in modern times it’s a wonder why one of the easiest and most popular cocktails of the 1800’s has not seen a roaring resurgence. What’s in a Sherry Cobbler Sherry – sherry is a fortified wine made in Spain.