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6 of the Best Bourbon Cocktails for Spring

VinePair

With a build of bourbon, crème de cassis, lemon juice, simple syrup, and bitters, this modern classic bridges the gap between a Whiskey Sour and a Bramble for a cocktail that’s ready-made for spring sipping. While first officially documented by bartender Jerry Thomas (a.k.a.

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

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Ingredients 2 ½ ounces bourbon ½ ounce Guinness Demerara syrup* 3 dashes Angostura bitters Garnish: orange twist Directions Add all ingredients to a double rocks glass over one large ice cube. To make Guinness Demerara syrup, first make a 1.5:1 1 Demerara simple syrup, and set aside. Stir until chilled.

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This Simple Phrase Unlocks the Perfect Holiday Punch

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That said, it’s just as simple to produce a perfect punch, and we’re here to provide you with the centuries-old, bartender-approved template to help you do so. If taking the tropical route isn’t your speed, go with something more neutral like simple syrup or honey syrup, which pair with just about any spirit.

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French 75 Cocktail - Drink Kicks Like WWI Artillery Gun

Barina Craft

French 75 Drink Recipe: 1 ½ oz gin 1 tsp simple syrup ½ oz lemon juice 3 - 4 oz Champagne lemon twist for garnish Use a citrus juicer to fresh squeeze a lemon. Add to a cocktail shaker with ice along with the gin and simple syrup mixture. Similar punch recipes have been documented prior as well.

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How to Design a Custom Cocktail Menu: Professional Mixology Tips

Mixologists

Start experimenting today and transform your beverage program into a profitable, engaging experience that keeps customers coming back for more.

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Best DIY Methods for Making Coffee Infused Spirits for Cocktail Recipes

Mixologists

Sweetening Your Infusion: Sugars and Syrups Simple Syrup: Balances bitterness, easy to make. Use simple syrup for easy adjustment. Document Your Journey: Keep a journal of your infusion experiments, recipes, and tasting notes. Whole Cloves: Adds complexity. Use sparingly. Monitor temperature closely.

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TikTok Mixology: Master Viral Cocktails at Your Home Bar

Mixologists

Liqueurs and Syrups: Blue Curaçao, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Monin Simple Syrup, Grenadine. oz simple syrup, and a handful of green apple Jolly Ranchers. Document Your Recipes: Keep a journal of your creations and adjustments. Spirits: Vodka (e.g., Grey Goose), Gin (e.g., Maker's Mark).