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An Exploration of Japanese Shochu by Way of New York

Imbibe Magazine

Akira Koga, JSS For those intrigued by this storied spirit, JSSrecently hosted events at Astor Wines & Spirits, where shochu producers from Japan were offering tastings of more than 30 different brands and helping to demystify the spirit (another even will be held soon Los Angeles).

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Three Ways: Kalimotxo

Imbibe Magazine

The Kalimotxo may not be for those who feel overly precious about the sanctity of their wine, the simple combo of red wine and Coca-Cola is a delicious Spanish classic. The cocktail has a different appearance and places specific emphasis on Spanish wine and Spanish/Basque vermouth,” says Dow. Tempranillo 1/2 oz. Coca-Cola 1 oz.

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How to Drink Shochu

Imbibe Magazine

And this is akin to decanting a bottle of wine to let it rest and mellow out.” In a Highball Pour 3 ounces of shochu over ice, top with a couple ounces of chilled soda water to make a highball, and you’ve got one of the most popular and crushable drinks in Japan. Shochu can be overwhelming right out of the bottle.

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Taste Test: Blanc Vermouth

Imbibe Magazine

Made from 100 percent estate-grown Cortese grapes, it contains 50-plus botanical extracts that are blended into a wine-like base, fortified with a grape-based distillate, then aged for 40 days in stainless steel before bottling. Serve it over ice with a lemon twist, or top with sparkling water for a refreshing highball.

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Elements: Cocchi Americano Cocktails

Imbibe Magazine

Exhibit A: Cocchi Americano, an aperitif wine from Italy (actually, two aperitif wines—a bianco and a rosa). The wines are refreshing and bright with ice and a splash of soda, and distinctively useful tools in cocktails. Is it a classic aperitif highball made with Campari, vermouth, and soda water?

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Mamma Mia Che Cocktails! 6 Italian-inspired cocktails to celebrate Mom

Chilled Magazine

It features a blend of alluring botanicals like bitter orange and gentian, complemented by a dose of something unexpected – Marsala wine, added during this aperitif’s aging process. The result? A sweet and spicy aperitif that turns into quite the delicious spritz that mom will want to sip all afternoon long.

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Our Limelight Ingredient is the Cucumber

Chilled Magazine

Strain into the collins slim highball glass. Strain into highball glass filled with ice, top with soda water. Additional Notes Available at the Limelight Lounges Fortified Wine , Gin , Liqueur , Sherry , Vodka Santo Pepino by elNico Bar Team Ingredients ¼ oz. Calvados ½ Bar spoon Matcha Powder ¼ oz. Ginger Syrup ½ oz.

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