Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

Sip on the Sake & Strange Divine, a Martini-style sake-based drink made with gin, rice whiskey, sushi rice, shiso, and garnished with caviar. The refreshing vodka cocktail She’ll Come, She’ll Go pairs bittersweet grapefruit liqueur and tart lime with the floral notes of the ros sake.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

Our annual content series, Whiskey Around the World, is a celebration of everyone’s favorite spirit—whiskey! The age-old friendly rivalry of who invented whiskey remains as vibrant as the jostling over who invented vodka or pisco. The world of whiskey looks very different today.

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VinePair

APRIL 12, 2024

If you have a well-stocked bar at home, you might keep a bottle of vodka in the freezer on standby — and maybe a big-batched Martini along with it. Freezing vodka is one of the most common practices to ensure a luscious, ice-cold pour perfect for stirring or shooting straight. Why doesn’t vodka freeze?

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

And while we could easily write about the slew of easy-to-make classic drinks featuring whiskey, rum, tequila, and vodka, today is gins time to shine. Lucky for you, there are countless cocktails that not only feature simple ingredients, but are very easy to make without a full bar and an advanced degree in mixology.

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PUNCH

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Here are their picks for high-end tequila, mezcal, gin, whiskey and vodka. This is the best top-shelf liquor, according to bartenders.

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The Whiskey Wash

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Last week , the World Whiskies Awards announced the top American whiskey from the World Whiskies Awards USA 2025. This annual regional competition showcases the best American whiskeys and bourbons, with winners earning a spot in the global finals set for March. You can find the Worlds Best winners here. Bottled at 58.9%

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

About 15 years ago, the nascent craft spirits industry was awash in vodka. Distillers just getting started needed ready cash flow, and the unaged neutral spirit — America’s top-selling category — gave them something to offer consumers while their whiskey matured. Once ubiquitous, craft vodka soon gave way to whiskey.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

Popular cocktails on the menu include the Amalfi Gimlet, which features gin or vodka, Meyer lemon, and an Amalfi Air that evokes the Mediterranean breeze, and the Banana Dance, a personal favorite of Fourniers that is essentially a low-ABV Manhattan-style drink with banana-infused sherry and Irish whiskey.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 6, 2024

Whiskey Irish Sparkling Mule Ingredients 1.5 Triple Dog Irish Whiskey 0.5 Cava or Prosecco Preparation In a shaker with ice, add Triple Dog Irish Whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup and ginger beer. Vodka Green Mary Ingredients 1 oz. Ketel One Vodka 3.5 Vodka Vodka Sour Ingredients 1.5 Ketel One Vodka.8

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VinePair

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Vodka is a staple for a reason: It’s a high-low workhorse. It serves as the star of iconic cocktails like the Cosmopolitan and the Espresso Martini , and offers its neutral profile to the ubiquitous dive bar necessity that is the Vodka Soda.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 28, 2024

Served as early as 1806, the Old-Fashioned was an evolution of the Whiskey Cocktail, and the ingredients were simple: whiskey, sugar, bitters and water. Photo by Old Line Spirits Whiskey Campfire Old Fashioned by Old Line Spirits Ingredients 2 oz. Cask Strength Old Line Whiskey 1/4 oz. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Absolut Vodka Absolut is Swedish vodka brand appreciated for its purity and versatility, making it a great choice for a wide range of cocktails; everything from a Moscow Mule to a Martini. Each bottle offers a unique flavor profile and plays a key role in crafting the delicious and diverse cocktails we all enjoy.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 8, 2024

The operation makes a huge range of products, including whiskey, gin, liqueurs, and ready-to-drink offerings, but it’s a pair of flavored vodkas (made from a corn distillate) that we’re looking at today. In fact, the vodka itself makes a strong impression — earthy and lightly peppery, with some astringency evident.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

And for the chocolate lovers, Lovers Lane delivers pure decadence with vodka, chocolate liqueur, and fresh raspberries because whats Valentines Day without a little indulgence? Liqueur , Vodka Will You Be Mine by Mixologist Jessica Christensen / Graton Resort & Casino Ingredients 1 oz. Stoli Razberi Vodka oz. Dry Shake.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

The base ingredients call for vodka/citrus vodka, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and cranberry juice cocktail. To change it up, use premium or different flavored vodka, switch out the cranberry juice for a natural unsweetened cranberry juice to reduce sweetness, or use other fresh juices, like orange, grapefruit, or pomegranate.

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Imbibe Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

El Toxica: an Espresso Martini made with mazapn-washed Sierra Norte Red corn whiskey. Photo courtesy of Mirate You offer an expansive selection of Mexican spirits, not just agave, but also rum and vodka. And of course, the great length we go to in order to source and showcase unique and often Mirate-exclusive spirits.

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Drinkhacker

APRIL 25, 2024

The company is (thank God) not making whiskey or tequila but rather flavored white spirits, including vodka and gin. Origen Holistic Spirits Specialty Vodka – That’s the formal name, but it doesn’t really say “Specialty Vodka” on the label. We got them both and put them to the test.

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Whether you choose to enjoy Wine, Whiskey, Vodka, or Rum (or all of the above) we’ve got a great holiday cocktail for you! Additional Notes Courtesy of Grand Marnier Photo by The Group Sparkling Wine , Vodka La Vie en Rose Ingredients.25 Titos Vodka 1 oz. 100-Proof Rye Whiskey 4 oz. 100-Proof Rye Whiskey 4 oz.

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Imbibe Magazine

MARCH 15, 2024

The Cleanse Cocktail A rosemary-beet cordial brings richness to whiskey, ginger, and lemon. Silly Rabbit Vodka provides a perfect base for carrot, ginger, and orgeat in this cocktail from Mister O’s in Los Angeles. Two Charlies Fresh carrot juice brings earthiness to ginger and vodka.

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Drinkhacker

JULY 10, 2024

At this point, the celebrity spirits market is undeniably crowded, with enough whiskey and agave-based brands to make the average consumer’s head spin. So in a world packed with flavored whiskey and tequila, Jason Momoa’s entry into spirits stands out for what it isn’t: flavored, aged, or infused.

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Chilled Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

This refreshing beverage features Tito’s Vodka, watermelon, basil-infused simple syrup, and lime, making it the perfect complement to the restaurant’s extensive wood-fired pizza menu. Whiskey Cold Departure by The Irish Exit in Moynihan Train Hall (New York, NY) Ingredients 2.6 Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey.7

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Day 2: Two Turtle Doves Liqueur , Vodka Two Turtle Doves Ingredients 1 oz - Vanilla Vodka 1 oz - Chocolate Liqueur 1 oz - Hazelnut Liqueur 1 oz - Espresso (Preferably Fresh) Garnish - Chocolate Shavings Glassware: Martini Preparation Add all of the ingredients to a shaker tin without ice. oz - Espresso Vodka.5

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Just Drinks

MAY 21, 2024

US-based spirits company Uncle Nearest has acquired organic spirits brand Square One in it's first move into vodka.

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

With its dreamy, floral aroma, lavender plays well with everything, from gin and vodka to tequila and whiskey. This fragrant bloom has been keeping things fresh behind the bar, adding a pop of botanical flair to drinks that feel both timeless and totally on-trend. Its like that effortlessly cool friend who gets along with everyone.

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Imbibe Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Frozen Irish Coffee The housemade Irish coffee mix in this recipe inspired by a New Orleans favorite combines coffee liqueur and Irish whiskey sweetened with a stout and coffee syrup. Frozen Moscow Mule Everyone’s favorite vodka cocktail gets the blender treatment.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

The 2024 Chilled 100 Spirits Awards Judges are: Lance Bowman Chicago, Illinois Expertise: Agave spirits, whiskey, rum, amari, CRT certified in tequila, curated backbar of over 100 agave spirits. Ramona Jackson Atlanta, Georgia Expertise: Whiskey. John Prepolec Detroit, Michigan Expertise: Bourbon, Japanese whiskey, and tequila.

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Chilled Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

Liqueur , Whiskey Buchanan’s Lychee Contract Ingredients 1.5 Liqueur , Vodka Cîroc Limonata Chill Ingredients 10 oz. Whiskey Old Parr Picoso Ingredients 1.5 Whether you enjoy floral infusions or fruity concoctions, these cocktails from Buchanan’s , Cîroc , and Old Parr have got you covered. Buchanan’s Deluxe.25 Lemon Juice.5

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Chilled Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whiskey Ginger Snap Ingredients 1 part Misunderstood Oat Nog 1 part Misunderstood Ginger Spiced Whiskey Grated nutmeg garnish Preparation Combine and chill briefly. Serve on the rocks or in a “Ginger Snap” cocktail for a deliciously festive holiday drink perfect for both dairy and non-dairy drinkers. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 4, 2024

Liqueur , Vodka Bottega Gianduia “Chocolate Passion” Ingredients 1 oz Bottega Gianduia Hazelnut Liqueur 1 oz Sausage Tree Vodka 1 oz Bailey’s Irish Cream Raspberries (to garnish) Preparation Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Give these seasonal sippers a mix.

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Chilled Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

” Fierce & Kind Spirits Whiskey Cardamom-infused Old Fashioned Ingredients 2 oz Fierce & Kind Straight Bourbon 3/4 oz Cardamom Syrup 3 dashes Angostura bitters Flamed orange twist (for garnish) Preparation Make the Cardamom syrup: Toast 7 cardamom pods in a small pot until fragrant. Garnish with a flamed orange twist and enjoy!

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Liqueur , Red Wine , Vodka Banfi Rosa Regale Vampire’s Delight Ingredients 1 oz. Chocolate Vodka 2 oz. Sparkling Wine , Whiskey Bloody Party Punch Ingredients 4 oz. Sparkling Wine , Whiskey Bloody Party Punch Ingredients 4 oz. Whiskey Proper No. Check out the roundup of potions below! White Crème de Cacao 1 oz.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

For home bartenders], using the same mix in a Margarita , Whiskey Sour , and Tom Collins will result in subpar drinks that taste overwhelmingly similar. .” ” —Alex Jump, founder, Focus on Health “I’d love to see the end of artificially flavored vodkas. No craft cocktail bar should ever use it.

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Imbibe Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

It works well with everything from gin or agave to whiskey or rum.” His work-around involved using rye whiskey infused with oolong tea, a one-two punch of spice and tannins that transforms pandan into a nuanced supporting player. vodka 1/4 oz. pandan and oolong–infused rye whiskey 1/2 oz. dry vermouth 3/4 oz.

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Chilled Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Vodka 3/4 oz. Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Bourbon Whiskey 1/2 oz. Taj Mahal Ingredients 2 oz. Passionfruit Stock 3/4 oz. Cranberry Stock 3/4 oz. Mango Stock 1/2 oz. Shake and strain into tall collins glass or serving glass of choice.

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Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Vodka Taj Mahal Ingredients 2 oz. Vodka 3/4 oz. Liqueur , Vermouth , Whiskey Howrah Bridge Ingredients 1.5 Bourbon Whiskey 1/2 oz. Fizzy Coconut Water Preparation Combine all ingredients except fizzy coconut water in a shaker. Shake and strain into copper mug or serving glass of choice. Top with fizzy coconut water.

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Chilled Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

The Big Apple, as the city is ironically nicknamed, is seeing a renaissance of classic cocktails like whiskey sours, martinis, and highballs. For Altair’s Roasted Apples cocktail, apple butter, apple brandy, and whiskey are brought together to create a velvet-like whiskey sour variation. Beezwax Belvedere 0.5 Dolin Dry 0.5

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Chilled Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

Caramel Vodka 1.5 Whiskey PB&B Ingredients 2.5 Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.5 Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey.5 Godiva Liqueur 1.5 Malibu 1 oz. Half and Half Preparation Combine all ingredients into a shaker tin with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass with a bar spoon of chocolate syrup at the bottom.

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