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6 of the Best Bourbon Cocktails for Spring

VinePair

From fresh currant-infused riffs on modern classics to spring stalwarts like the Mint Julep, check out VinePair’s list of the best bourbon cocktails for spring. While first officially documented by bartender Jerry Thomas (a.k.a. The Bourbon Renewal Dried currants are available year round in the U.S.,

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This Simple Phrase Unlocks the Perfect Holiday Punch

VinePair

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. Even better, this workhorse of a method is easy to riff on to impress guests for years to come.

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Whiskey Americana: 4 of the Best Whiskey Trails of the South

VinePair

In documenting trails to explore in the South, the states of Tennessee, Florida, Texas, and Virginia all offer plenty of back roads and urban areas to get your whiskey on. Devil’s River offers whiskeys, including a unique Blue Agave-infused bourbon, and cocktails guests can drink while listening to live music.

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PBS SoCal Launches LA Food Documentary Series

PubClub

Image: PBS SoCal PBS SoCal is launching a new food documentary digital series dedicated to documenting global food culture that follows the chefs, cooks and entrepreneurs who are revolutionizing what it means to run a restaurant. Their unique menu offers tentacled tacos al pastor, monstrous mulitas, burritos, tortas and more.

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

VinePair

The build is already pretty perfect, but Ryan Wagner, Brewery Ambassador at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Maryland, told us how to take it to the next level with Guinness-infused Demerara syrup. Then, add equal parts Demerara syrup and Extra Stout syrup to a saucepan over low heat and stir until syrups are infused.

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French 75 Cocktail - Drink Kicks Like WWI Artillery Gun

Barina Craft

French 79 - grapefruit infused gin, elderflower liqueur & rhubarb bitters. Similar punch recipes have been documented prior as well. Recipe Variations To The French 75 Cocktail French 76 - substitute vodka for gin, some French 74 versions call for OJ too. French 77 - elderflower liqueur blossoms flavor into the bubbly.

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Best DIY Methods for Making Coffee Infused Spirits for Cocktail Recipes

Mixologists

Introduction The artisan cocktail scene is buzzing with innovation, and one trend that's captivating home mixologists is the art of coffee-infused spirits. This guide is your comprehensive roadmap to mastering DIY coffee-infused spirits, covering everything from selecting the perfect ingredients to crafting exquisite cocktails.