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The Cocktail College Podcast: The East India Cocktail

VinePair

First documented in the late 1800’s, the East India Cocktail combines Cognac , curaao, fruit syrup, bitters , and Maraschino liqueur. The drink has been tweaked, misattributed, and misunderstood for over a century, with the fruit syrup presenting one of biggest lingering question marks. What should said fruit be?

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Master Mixology: Advanced Techniques & Pro Secrets for Bartender Mastery

Mixologists

For example, understanding how different temperatures affect the viscosity of liqueurs is vital for creating perfectly layered cocktails. Understanding the science behind these techniques, from the impact of temperature on viscosity to the extraction of essential oils, is crucial for achieving consistent and exceptional results.

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Cointreau and ecoSPIRITS partner with The Alchemist 

Bar Magazine

Cointreau, the iconic French orange liqueur and a staple ingredient in the original Margarita, announces the launch of its co-branded editions of ecoSPIRITS’ ecoTOTEs and SmartPour electronic dispense systems in The Alchemist bars. Let’s hope 2024 is the year of the low waste Margarita!”

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At Home Cocktails: A Guide to Flavorful Mixology

Bartender.com

A custom cream liqueur blend can transform a White Russian, while a house-made orange cordial adds depth to a variety of citrus-based drinks. Sharing favorite recipes and tips for ingredients like liqueurs enhances the collaborative atmosphere, making it easy to hire a bartender or create an account for future events.

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Global Cocktail Trends: The Mixologist's Atlas of International Flavors

Mixologists

Technological advancements, such as innovations in flavor extraction and molecular mixology, are expanding the possibilities of cocktail creation. Online resources, such as specialty online retailers, importers, and distillers, offer a wide selection of spirits, liqueurs, bitters, and other cocktail ingredients from around the world.