Category: Liqueurs & mixers
In the BRENNIVIN AQUAVIT NEGRONI, the Icelandic aquavit Brennivin is combined with Aperol and sweet vermouth to create an interesting twist on the Negroni. Aperol, which is similar to Campari but less bitter and with lower alcohol content, plays a...
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Applejack evolved from American apple brandy in the 1600s [See History]. It’s as American as apple pie and is often underrated as a cocktail mixer. Many mixologists and bartenders agree that Applejack is a superior mixer compared to so-called prestigious...
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The SMOKEY MEZCAL MARGARITA is a mezcal espadin mixed with just lime juice and agave syrup. Orange bitters and a flamed orange peel garnish replace the orange liqueur commonly used in a regular margarita. This mix has the cozy campfire...
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The initial flavors detected in the DIVISION BELL are its bright agave notes from mezcal tequila and the citrusy bitterness of Aperol. The smokiness from the mezcal follows, accompanied by a zesty lime flavor. A dash of maraschino liqueur adds...
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The KEW GARDEN is a garden-fresh fizzy cocktail mixing the flavors of cucumber, mint, elderflower, and lime with blended white rum. The result is a deliciously light thirst-quencher, perfect for warm summer days. Though it doesn’t include quite the botanical...
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The APEROL SPRITZ is a well-known Italian aperitif refresher. It features Aperol, a Campari-owned liqueur that combines bitter notes from rhubarb, gentian root (found in Angostura bitters), cinchona bark, and citrus oil from oranges, creating its signature zesty orange hue...
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The BRENNIVIN OLD-FASHIONED is locally known in Iceland as Harry’s Old-Fashioned. It was created in 2014 by Harry Sheff (Cocktails & Cologne) and is popular for its mix of the Icelandic “aquavit,” Brennivin, with rye whiskey and bitters. This is...
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The TEQUILA SUNRISE is a sweet, refreshing addition to late-morning brunch cocktails like the Bloody Mary and Mimosa. This classic drink requires only three ingredients — silver tequila, grenadine, and orange juice. It doesn’t even require stirring because the grenadine...
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The GIN SLING differentiates itself from other gin drinks by introducing sweet vermouth and bitters to the commonly used lemon juice and club soda (see similar cocktail links below). As a truly classic American drink, it has stood the test...
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The RUM PUNCH can easily be too sweet, or it can be perfectly balanced and refreshing. This particular mix is one I consider excellent, striking a balance between fruity refreshment and robust rum strength. Learned from a Cape Cod bartender,...
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