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 Gin Tequila 78

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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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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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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Bar Nightlife Tiki Pub 52

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 Gin Brandy 52

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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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 Bartender Bartending 78

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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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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Rum Brandy Gin Vodka 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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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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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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Simple Syrup Tiki Mocktails Rum 52

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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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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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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Bitters IPA Gin Simple Syrup 95

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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