Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Unlike spirits like tequila or bourbon, there are no legal requirements for spirits producers to follow in order to call their product gin. Other notable gin classics include the bubbly gin and champagne cocktail the French 75, and the more modern tiki classic, Saturn (gin with passionfruit, lime, and orgeat syrup).

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VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

A traditional combination of tequila , lime juice, and grapefruit soda (though whether that soda should be Squirt or Fresca is up for debate ), the Paloma is tart, invigorating, and essentially swelter-proof. Simply crack the bottle open, take a quick chug, and replace the missing liquid with tequila and a squirt of lime juice.

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Highball Simple Syrup Tequila Gin 96

VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The Honeysuckle Hottie, a vodka-and-tea-based cocktail, offers a unique twist to the traditional Hot Toddy and is a refreshing, sophisticated alternative. The combination of chamomile tea, honeysuckle vodka , and Benedictine creates a harmonious blend of flavors that is both soothing and flavorful.”

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Bartending Bartender Tiki Rum 116

Advanced Mixology

JANUARY 16, 2024

Discerning mixologists know that rum is at the heart of tiki cocktails because it was the alcohol of choice of Ernest Raymond “Donn Beach” Gantt and Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron — the founding fathers of tiki culture. You can use either gin or vodka, but many mixologists prefer the former to the latter.

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Tiki Simple Syrup Mixologist Pilsner 52

VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

While clear spirits like gin and tequila might feel like the most obvious choices for summertime sipping, rum and bourbon also have their place, as do lighter, low-ABV options like vermouth and Pimm’s. Swapping the tequila for mezcal is equally delicious and a great option for those looking for something a bit more complex.”

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Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 25, 2024

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, NOSC showcased a live judging across all of its spirits categories, both domestic and international, including whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic. More than 439 registrants entered the competition, which were reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.

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Speed Rack Vodka Brandy Gin 94

VinePair

APRIL 22, 2024

When asked to think about the world’s most popular spirit, American minds will likely drift to liquors like vodka or whiskey , maybe even rum if they’re being ambitious. Meanwhile, over in San Francisco, the newly opened Polkcha is receiving acclaim for its unique baijiu and vodka lychee sour. Sandhaus says yes.

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VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

The cocktail renaissance hadn’t happened yet, so the back bar was polluted with the usual suspects of flavored vodkas like Stoli Vanilla and Absolut Kurant along with dusty bottles of Galliano and Tuaca that probably hadn’t been opened in years.

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Bartending Bartender Bar Mixology 115

Cocktails with Suderman

JULY 12, 2024

Inevitably, that means a lot of Miller Lite and tequila shots. But the area has its own cocktail culture too, and that culture reflects the region’s sensibility: It’s tropically inclined and tiki-influenced, but sillier, more absurd, more ridiculous, more over-the-top.

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Tiki Signature Cocktails Bartending Bartender 78

PubClub

JUNE 17, 2024

There are eight tequila, six vodka, four bourbon and four tiki cocktails, including the super-potent Fire Marshall Bill, a rum concoction that is modeled after the light-your-fire Fire Chief at the old-school Hawaiian bar Old Tony’s a couple hours up the Southern California coast in Redondo Beach. The drinks are vast.

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PubClub

APRIL 6, 2024

Hosted by Rustic Root, Swing Social and Tiki Annex, the street will be blocked off from Market Street to Island Avenue, from 2-5 p.m. But not just any cocktail party, it’s a block party cocktail party. It is the San Diego Cocktail Championship and it is taking place on Fifth Ave., in the Gaslamp Quarter on Sunday, April 28.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Margarita The Margarita is a beloved cocktail known for its vibrant and refreshing flavors — the perfect balance of tangy citrus, smooth tequila and a touch of sweetness. 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.

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Simple Syrup Highball Vodka Bitters 52

Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Margarita The Margarita is a beloved cocktail known for its vibrant and refreshing flavors — the perfect balance of tangy citrus, smooth tequila and a touch of sweetness. 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.

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Simple Syrup Highball Vodka Bitters 52

Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, the second year of the competition introduced a live judging across all classes of spirits, domestic and international — whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic – as well as a new category of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.

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Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, the second year of the competition introduced a live judging across all classes of spirits, domestic and international — whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic – as well as a new category of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.

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Rum Brandy Gin Vodka 52

Moody Mixologist

JUNE 3, 2023

It mixes well with pretty much any spirit, but especially rum, tequila, and vodka. Some of my favorite ways to use this easy coconut syrup are in a basic summery lemonades or limeades, daiquiris , mojitos , simple rum cocktails , and my favorite – my Coconut Orange Blossom Margarita.

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Moody Mixologist

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Passion fruit syrup is also a key ingredient in the classic Hurricane cocktail recipe as well as the best known tiki drink made with gin, the Saturn. One of my favorite ways to use it is in a delicious Raspberry Passion Fruit Tequila Sour or even a very basic a sparkling passion fruit lemonade. More details on that below!

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Simple Syrup Tiki Mixologist Vodka 52

Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 27, 2023

Cocktail Bar presented by Absolut Vodka Century Grand — Phoenix, AZ Best U.S. The winners of this year’s Spirited Awards have made an indelible contribution to invigorating and elevating the collective cocktail community. Brand Ambassador presented Libbey Vance Henderson — Hendrick’s Gin Best U.S.

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Bartender.com

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Salty Dog’s 17 original creations are each named after a famous pirate ship, draw inspiration from classic cocktails and tropical drinks you might find at a Tiki bar and are executed with Trick Dog’s signature culinary approach.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Sip on caviar dreams with the Millionaire Martini, an exquisite cocktail crafted with Beluga Gold Line vodka and Dolin vermouth, beautifully garnished with three caviar-stuffed Castelvetrano olives, vibrant edible flowers, and a refreshing lemon twist. Beluga Gold Line Vodka.5 Tiki bitters round out this vibrant, spicy blend.

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Simple Syrup Vodka Liqueur Tequila 174

Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

UnderTow is a tiki bar with tropical drinks. Modeled after a 1920s train car, Platform 18 serves cocktails like The Gibson Girl (gin or vodka, dry vermouth, sake, orange bitters, and lemon oil) and 54th Street Club (popcorn-infused reposado tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, togarashi, and pandan).

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Highball Happy Hour Pilsner Infusions 218

VinePair

MARCH 12, 2025

If the whiskey, rum, gin, vodka, or tequila you are using is lacking in quality or flavor, the entire operation crumbles and your drink will be average at best. PATRN is a tequila brand that does things differently, based on the belief that additive-free tequila actually tastes better.

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Tequila Tiki Liqueur Vodka 105

VinePair

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Agave spirits, in their myriad guises, enjoy similar billing, as well as eye-opening gins, vodkas with distinctive character, and a healthy showing of sugar- and grape-based distillates. Profile-wise, it delivers whispers of tequila while also serving lightly fruity and floral notes. 1 spot, but not this year.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Its made with caramelized onion-infused vodka, house-pickled green tomato brine, and blanco vermouth, then garnished with a goat cheese-stuffed olive. Velveteen Rabbit in Las Vegas has a Guavatomic cocktail, with guava-infused vodka, toasted pistachio, pineapple amaro, Cocchi Americano, lemon and a rosemary smoke bubble.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The vodka -based drink also contains orange liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup. Since its creation, the Lemon Drop has devolved into a shot of chilled vodka served with a sugar-coated lemon wedge — a far cry from the original presentation in a sugar-rimmed cocktail glass.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Porn Star Martini 1 1/2 oz vanilla vodka 1/2 oz passion fruit liqueur 1 oz passion fruit puree 1/2 oz lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup sparkling wine Shake all ingredients except the wine with ice, strain into a coupe. Garnish with a lemon slice. Votes On The Rocks 1.5 Garnish with an orange wheel.

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