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Guide to Gin (and Gin Cocktails)

Moody Mixologist

Gin is one of the most popular spirits and one of the most common liquors used in cocktails. Gin is a liquor thats made from neutral grain spirits that are flavored with a variety of botanicals, one of which must be juniper. Today the Gimlet is better known as a mix of gin with lime juice and simple syrup. What is gin?

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Bar Cart Essentials: Create a Stylish Home Bar Setup

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Start with the "holy trinity" of base liquors: vodka, gin, and rum. Highball glasses suit tall, refreshing drinks. Highball Glass: For Gin & Tonic, Moscow Mule. Simple syrup is a must-have. Flavored syrups and liqueurs add creativity. Make simple syrups ahead of time and store in the fridge.

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Fourth of July Cocktails for 2024

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Print Summer Blues Spritzer Course Drinks Keyword Blueberry vodka, Irish whiskey, lemon juice, lychee liqueur, mint, Simple syrup Ingredients 1 ½ oz. Simple syrup ½ oz. Pour into a highball glass filled with ice. Bushmills Irish whiskey ¾ oz. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

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The 8 Best Sparkling Water Cocktails for Bubble Fanatics

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See Recipe Tom Collins Similar to the Gin Rickey, the Tom Collins is a simple, straightforward mixture of gin, citrus, and soda. But this cocktail swaps out limes for lemons, and adds a bit of simple syrup for a kick of sweetness. The two help offset the bitter and fruity Aperol to keep it balanced.

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Guide to Easy Rum Mixed Drinks

Moody Mixologist

You can opt for simple highballs, three-ingredient, sweet and sour drinks like the Daiquiri , or more complex tropical or tiki drinks like the classic Mai Tai. Rum also makes an excellent choice in place of the standard liquor in many classic cocktail recipes! Think Rum Manhattan, Rum Old Fashioned , or Rum Negroni.

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Building a Purpose-Driven Backbar with Nightmoves’ Orlando Franklin McCray

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I asked him if this buying strategy meant that he could focus on brands that are thoughtful ecologically and in the way they treat employees, and he was quick with his retort: “I think that everybody who buys liquor is able to do that.” The amaro just got approved for distribution in the states and it’s a stunner. Stir to combine and enjoy.

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Most Popular Mixed Drinks

Marketview Liquor Blog

So grab your shakers and join us on this adventure if you have a thirst for knowledge and a passion for the finer pleasures of wine and liquor. Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice.