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How Mileta’s Bar Manager John Shelton Crafted The Wasp, a Fig Leaf-Infused Gin Cocktail

Chilled Magazine

Infusions add a huge level of depth and complexity to cocktails, and at Mileta , Bar Manager John Shelton highlights this technique with The Wasp. Made with fig leaf-infused gin, Genepy, sweet rouge vermouth, and bitters, the drink balances herbal, vanilla, and coconut notes for an aromatic experience. Fig Leaf Gin oz.

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Crafting Exceptional Cocktails with Bartender Adam Fournier

Chilled Magazine

Popular cocktails on the menu include the Amalfi Gimlet, which features gin or vodka, Meyer lemon, and an Amalfi Air that evokes the Mediterranean breeze, and the Banana Dance, a personal favorite of Fourniers that is essentially a low-ABV Manhattan-style drink with banana-infused sherry and Irish whiskey. Stir with ice.

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Modern Coffee Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

And while these classics are still as popular as ever, modern coffee cocktails have evolved to incorporate everything from drip coffee to infusions, syrups, and cold-brew concentrate. Tipsy Jitters Infusing the cream with Angostura bitters amps up the warm fall flavors of this coffee cocktail by Nashville’s Martha My Dear.

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Drink of the Week: Junipero Smoked Rosemary Gin

Imbibe Magazine

Regular readers of this column are by now well aware that I’m a fan of gin, appreciating the near-endless varieties that can be created on such a versatile canvas. When Junipero Gin released their new Smoked Rosemary expression this summer, I was intrigued.

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Chocolate Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Cacao-Kissed Classics Amor & Lujuria Chocolate Strawberry Negroni Cacao-infused vermouth and strawberry-infused Campari balance out the classic bitter notes of the drink. Not So Late Night Tonic The botanical flavors of gin and tonic merge seamlessly with the bittersweetness of chocolate and coffee.

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Chilled 100 Bartenders Summertime Mixin’ with Highclere Castle Gin

Chilled Magazine

Ryan Sparks With the sophisticated charm of Highclere Castle Gin, inspired by the timeless elegance of Highclere Castle, the iconic setting of Downtown Abbey, this exquisite gin captures the essence of English heritage and summertime savoring in every sip.

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8 Best Gin Picks, According to Top Bartenders

Chilled Magazine

Welcome to the world of exceptional gin craftsmanship, where the discerning palates of bartenders have spoken. We bring you the best gin picks, each earning the coveted Chilled 100 Bartender Seal of Approval or Emblems of Excellence in our Annual Chilled 100 Spirits Awards. We’ve extended EARLY BIRD RATES until January 31st!!

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