VinePair

APRIL 12, 2024

There’s the gin -based Old Maid, the vodka -based Polish Maid, the tequila -led Mexican Maid, and the Irish Maid with Irish whiskey and St-Germain. While first officially documented by bartender Jerry Thomas (a.k.a. If you don’t have any bourbon on hand, try out one of Ross’s other “Maid” cocktails.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A Condensed History of “Punch” The first-ever documented mention of an alcoholic “punch” appeared in 1632, when one of the English East India Company’s men at arms wrote to a fellow merchant who was about to set sail to Bengal. Gin or vodka both make for a great, easy-to-blend base. And if you can’t decide on one, try a blend.

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Nightlife City Guide

MARCH 21, 2025

Hong Kong nightlife: sugar bar.deck.lounge Ping Pong 129 Gin lovers can finally enjoy an underground ping pong room transformed into a g & t bar. The legal age to drink is 18 years old, so be sure to bring an identity document with you if you intend to enjoy the nightlife! Are there any clubs and bar clothing codes?

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Most likely the Margarita was just a Daisy cocktail with its gin based swapped out for Tequila. The first evidence of a Daisy with tequila as the base seems to appear in a newspaper article about sightseeing in Tijuana, Mexico in 1936. A 1937 source documents a Picador cocktail of fresh citrus, Cointreau, and tequila, shaken.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Prickly pear, with its sweet and tangy notes, can be used to create vibrant pink infusions, adding a refreshing twist to tequila or vodka. Desert sage, with its aromatic and herbaceous qualities, adds a layer of complexity to spirits like gin or bourbon, creating a savory and earthy flavor.

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Mixologists

MARCH 13, 2025

Tequila: Provides a smoky, earthy twist, perfect for adventurous palates. Gin: A less common choice, but the botanicals in gin can provide a unique layered flavor. Bean Origins: Ethiopian Yirgacheffe: Fruity and floral notes, excellent for vodka or gin infusions. When choosing a spirit, consider the quality.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Grey Goose), Gin (e.g., Havana Club), Tequila (e.g., The Jolly Rancher Margarita: (Popular for its sweet and fruity flavor) Blend 2 oz tequila, 1 oz lime juice, 0.75 Document Your Recipes: Keep a journal of your creations and adjustments. Spirits: Vodka (e.g., Bombay Sapphire), Rum (e.g., Espolòn), Whiskey (e.g.,

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