VinePair

APRIL 11, 2024

The Bullshot cocktail — a mid-century, Midwestern beef bouillon-and-vodka boozer — was a staple at Detroit’s Caucus Club, the popular Detroit steakhouse where it was invented in the 1950s by a local ad exec eager to push Campbell’s soup on the liquid lunch crowd. Kayamato’s Ramos Vodka Fizz with fermented horse milk vodka.

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Bitters Vodka Food Safety Happy Hour 115

VinePair

JULY 22, 2024

Before they’re opened, distilled liquids including vodka, whiskey, tequila, and the like will remain stable indefinitely, as no oxygen can interact with the bottle’s contents. To find out, VinePair consulted Brian Tasch, spirits content and education coordinator at Skurnik Wines & Spirits. How long does it take for spirits to expire?

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Liqueur Bottling Alcohol Food Safety 98

Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

oz gin or vodka 0.5 Classic Martini 2.5 oz dry vermouth Orange bitters (optional) Garnish: Lemon twist or olive Technique: Stir with ice, strain into chilled glass 2. Old Fashioned 2 oz bourbon 1 sugar cube 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters Orange peel Technique: Muddle sugar with bitters, build, stir 3.

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Mixology Bar Spoon Simple Syrup Food Safety 52

Mixologists

JANUARY 17, 2025

Food Safety & Allergy Considerations Check for allergies: If serving guests, be mindful of potential citrus or berry allergies. Iced Tea & Coffee: A great way to subtly enhance your cold brews. Smoothies: Drop frozen fruit-infused ice cubes directly into your blender. Wash fruit thoroughly: To remove pesticides and bacteria.

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Infusions Food Safety Mocktails Gin 52