A Bar Above

JANUARY 17, 2024

Screenshot from Infusion Workshop, copyright A Bar Above Learn the art and science of infusing vodka *, tequila , whiskey , Amari , and more. Copyright A Bar Above Bitters & Tinctures Workshop What even are bitters and tinctures? Sign up for the Bitters & Tinctures Workshop here. Sign up for the course here.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Bringing forward fruity flavors with herbal notes from the Chamomile Tincture included, the sip is a crisp and delicate blend of Clarified Granny Smith Apple Juice, Beeswax Belvedere, and more. Here is a tempting list of four must-try apple-infused cocktails to spice up your wintertime drinking! Beezwax Belvedere 0.5 Lustao Fino Sherry 0.5

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VinePair

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It’s clear that vodka is beloved worldwide: It’s a centuries-old staple in Eastern Europe, Americans love it , and it remains the world’s second-largest spirits category behind only baijiu. Earlier this year, the Spirits Business examined the top 10 best-selling vodka brands with case sales over 1 million in 2022. million in 2022.

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI 1 1/2 oz Chamomile Infusion – concentrated tea infusion 1/4 oz Simple Syrup 1/4 oz Verjus 1/4 oz Lemon Juice 3 dashes of Ginger Root Tincture 4-5 oz Tonic Water (enough to top the cocktail) Directions : Build the cocktail in the glass, stirring as you add each ingredient; save the tonic for last.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2024

Another standout is the Sesame State of Mind, featuring Spice Trade Gin fat-washed with house made sesame oil, combined with coconut milk, lemongrass syrup, homemade ginger liqueur, Thai chili tincture, and cucumber for a complex and balanced flavor profile.

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VinePair

AUGUST 22, 2024

Of course, this includes iconic grain alcohol brands like Everclear, but categories from vodka to Scotch whisky to rum are pushing the limits of proof as well. ABV: 80 Proof: 160 Devil’s Springs Vodka 160 This fiery bottle from Clifton, N.J., This is the base used in medicinal tinctures, homemade bitters, and perfumery.”

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A Bar Above

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Copyright A Bar Above, generated with AI 1 1/2 oz Chamomile Infusion – concentrated tea infusion 1/4 oz Simple Syrup 1/4 oz Verjus 1/4 oz Lemon Juice 3 dashes of Ginger Root Tincture 4-5 oz Tonic Water (enough to top the cocktail) Directions : Build the cocktail in the glass, stirring as you add each ingredient; save the tonic for last.

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VinePair

APRIL 11, 2024

The Bullshot cocktail — a mid-century, Midwestern beef bouillon-and-vodka boozer — was a staple at Detroit’s Caucus Club, the popular Detroit steakhouse where it was invented in the 1950s by a local ad exec eager to push Campbell’s soup on the liquid lunch crowd. Kayamato’s Ramos Vodka Fizz with fermented horse milk vodka.

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VinePair

APRIL 25, 2024

And now we have Margaritas, because tequila is the fad, not vodka. The latter is spiked with a cinnamon tincture; the former features the lemongrass-flavored agave spirit Mal Bien Zacate Limón, lemongrass-infused soju, St Germain elderflower liqueur, and yuzu juice. Superbueno uses a chili tincture, as does Cabinet and Leyenda.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Pairs well with gin, vodka, and champagne. Complements gin, vodka, and tequila. Versatile, works well with gin, vodka, and champagne. Pairing Floral Liqueurs with Base Spirits Elderflower: Pairs well with gin, vodka, and champagne. Violet: Complements gin, vodka, and tequila. Violet (e.g.,

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Tinctures and Bitters: Concentrated Heat and Flavor Tinctures and bitters, made by steeping peppers or spices in high-proof alcohol, offer a potent and precise way to add heat. A few drops of a habanero tincture can transform a mild cocktail into a fiery concoction. This technique is ideal for creating infused spirits or syrups.

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Cheers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Once the star of the cocktail scene, gin has never regained momentum since vodka took off in recent decades. It uses a split-base of gin and vodka, dry vermouth that’s been macerated with charred scallions, and a few dashes of white balsamic and a house-made salt-and-pepper tincture.

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Tales of the Cocktail

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Now, other spirits such as scotch, brandies, vodka, and cognacs, are still farther away from incorporating Latine flavors or bartenders into their marketing campaigns , and I think there’s a big opportunity there.

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Cocktail Contessa

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

And for the final cocktail, I wanted to talk about a lesser known cousin to the Espresso Martini (I have mine made with bourbon instead of vodka when I’m out at a cocktail bar), this one called the Revolver. Consider if the cocktail needs an aromatic boost with a leaf of an herb or a citrus peel rubbed on the rim.

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Cheers

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Print Lydia Deets Course Drinks Keyword black food coloring, lemon, orange liqueur, vodka Ingredients 2 oz. Sugarfield Butterfly Pea Flower Vodka ½ oz. Print Crystal Cranberry Skull Course Drinks Keyword cranberry syrup, cucumber, lime, mint, sparkling wine, vodka Ingredients 1½ oz.

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Cheers

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Caprese Martini at Jac’s On Bond in New York, with Grey Goose vodka, Lustau Blanco, balsamic vinegar, a pinch of salt, and garnished with skewered cherry tomatoes. For example, Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo is offering a Martini that features vodka infused with Japanese salmon jerky.

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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

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In our Spicy Margarita ], we use blanco tequila and draw spice from yuzu kosho while most bars will use jalapeño or a spicy tincture.” You still get that tart flavor, but you swap vodka for gin, and add Maraschino liqueur, green Chartreuse , and fresh lime juice.” Christopher Petropoulos, head bartender, Balos , Washington, D.C. “

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Cheers

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Allspice dram 3 drops Thyme tincture** Club soda Instructions Use a fine strainer and pour the pear triple syrup into a shaker. Add the gin, lemon juice, allspice dram, thyme tincture. For Thyme tincture Combine 50g fresh thyme leaves, 50g dried thyme leaves and 400g 100-proof vodka in a mason jar.

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Imbibe Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The included atomizer of orange zest tincture adds the perfect finishing touch. $80 Just mix with vodka for an easy and delicious Espresso Martini that your guests will love. Fever-Tree Espresso Martini Mix Simplify your holiday entertaining and enjoy the cocktail of the moment with this premium mix featuring robust Indonesian coffee.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Made with gin , house-made bianco vermouth , bianco amaro, and Wandering Barman’s signature juniper tincture, the cocktail is floral and herbaceous, delivering notes of gentian root, juniper, and citrus zest, with a pleasant vermouth sweetness on the finish. Bottle Size: 375 ml / Average Price: $12.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 17, 2024

While some of these revamped classics on bar menus undoubtedly pull it off, like Superbuenos Vodka y Soda , most are overwrought. When numerous tinctures, housemade syrups, and over-the-top techniques enter the equation, things tend to get lost in the sauce. Next, the vodka soda expressions emerged.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Choosing Your Base: Spirits, Teas, and More The foundation of your functional cocktail can come from a variety of sources, each with its own unique set of benefits: Spirits: Certain spirits, such as gin, vodka, and rum, tend to pair particularly well with adaptogenic and nootropic ingredients. A: Not necessarily.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Choosing Your Base: Spirits, Teas, and More The foundation of your functional cocktail can come from a variety of sources, each with its own unique set of benefits: Spirits: Certain spirits, such as gin, vodka, and rum, tend to pair particularly well with adaptogenic and nootropic ingredients. A: Not necessarily.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Banana peels, coffee grounds, and even spent grains from the brewing process are being repurposed into innovative syrups, tinctures, and garnishes. Syrups, tinctures, and garnishes are all fair game when it comes to upcycling.

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Mixologists

JANUARY 16, 2025

Banana peels, coffee grounds, and even spent grains from the brewing process are being repurposed into innovative syrups, tinctures, and garnishes. Syrups, tinctures, and garnishes are all fair game when it comes to upcycling.

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VinePair

JANUARY 9, 2025

The soaring popularity has done wonders for innovation, pushing the category beyond what was once a handful of botanical waters and tinctured juices to full-fledged, ready-to-drink mocktails, functional beverages, and convincing booze-free spirits.

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