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How to Make a Black Manhattan, a Rule-Breaking Twist on the Classic Whiskey Cocktail

The Black Manhattan is a bold twist on the classic Manhattan cocktail, offering a unique and flavorful experience.

The Black Manhattan does not follow the typical variation template for Manhattans, as it fully replaces vermouth with Averna liqueur. [ more ]

Fatherly

How To Make The Best Damn Manhattan You've Ever Had

The Manhattan is a classic cocktail that is simple yet versatile and has endured throughout time

The original recipe for the Manhattan has been corrupted over time, but has been revived by modern mixologists [ more ]

Forbes

This Three-Ingredient Cocktail Should Be Your New Year's Day Drink

A Manhattan made with Bulleit Rye is a classic drink for New Year's Day

Bulleit Rye is an award-winning, high-quality rye whiskey [ more ]

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Cocktail of the week: Killecrankie House's A naughty night recipe | The good mixer

A Naughty Night is a cocktail that is perfect for winter evenings in Perthshire.

The cocktail is a variation of a Manhattan and includes elderberry liqueur.

The drink is meant to be enjoyed as an after-dinner sipper by the fire. [ more ]

Fatherly

How To Make The Best Sidecar Cocktail Recipe

The Sidecar is a classic Cognac cocktail consisting of brandy, orange liqueur, and lemon juice.

The Sidecar originated in post WWI Europe, with its true birthplace still debated.

According to bartender Toby Cecchini, using a younger Cognac and balancing the ingredients is key to making the perfect Sidecar. [ more ]

Fatherly

How To Make The Best Hot Toddy You've Ever Had

The Hot Toddy is a popular cold-weather cocktail with a long history.

It is a simple hot drink that can be made in large batches for holiday gatherings. [ more ]

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JavaScript

Homemade Blackberry Syrup

Homemade chile-infused blackberry syrup adds sweet & spicy kick. [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

3 weeks ago

The Best Gin for a Martini Depends on What You're Mixing with It

The classic martini is iconic due to its recognizable glass, customizable nature, and endless variations, making it a popular global choice. [ more ]

Gluten Free & More

1 month ago

Chocolate Easter Egg Cocktail | Gluten Free & More

Chocolate Easter Egg Cocktail combines chocolate cream liqueur with white chocolate liqueur and vodka.

This cocktail is a delightful treat perfect for Easter gatherings and is guaranteed to be a hit. [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

How to Make a Vieux Carre, the Quintessential New Orleans Cocktail

The Vieux Carré is a cocktail named after the French Quarter in New Orleans.

The addition of brandy and Bénédictine sets the Vieux Carré apart from the popular Sazerac cocktail. [ more ]

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The June Bug is TGI Fridays' Electric Green, Escapist Dream

The June Bug is a brightly colored cocktail that has a murky history and is popular at TGI Fridays.

The June Bug originated in Michigan in the 1980s and has been around since the 1960s, with different variations of the recipe. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

5 Super Simple Cocktails You Can Make For Valentine's Day, Whether It's Date Night Or Girls' Night

Make the syrup by dissolving sugar in water and adding mashed raspberries, then strain it.

Shake all drink ingredients together with ice, strain into a glass, and garnish with lemon twist if desired. [ more ]

Eater SF

San Francisco's Newest Cocktail Bar Transports a Late-Night Street Market to Pork Gulch

Polkcha, a new cocktail bar, is opening on Polk Street in San Francisco.

The bar's concept is inspired by Asian street markets and incorporates Asian spirits and ingredients in its cocktail menu. [ more ]

Epicurious

1 month ago

Everyday cooking

Hot Pink Punch

Adding salt and a little heat to watermelon juice can enhance its flavor in a pitcher drink perfect for summer gatherings. [ more ]

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Everyday cooking

Army & Navy

The Army & Navy cocktail is a gin sour with almond flavor.

The addition of orange and Angostura bitters brings a touch of earthiness to the drink. [ more ]

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Brazil's Viral Carnival Cocktail Is Ready to Party

A love sparked during Brazil's Carnival celebration has turned into a lasting passion for a cocktail called Xeque Mate in Belo Horizonte.

Xeque Mate, made with rum, guaraná, lemon, and mate tea, became popular at parties and bars in the city and gained viral success during Carnival. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Food & drink

I Made Taylor Swift's "New Favorite" Cocktail, And Oh My God, You Need To Try It Right Now

Taylor Swift recently tried a new cocktail called the French Blonde at a restaurant in Kansas City.

The French Blonde is described as light, fresh, and easy to make. [ more ]

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Cocktail of the week: Feels Like June's wake me up recipe | The good mixer

Combines coffee and bourbon for a flavorful drink

Adjust the quantity of liqueur to taste [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

Wine

Spritz Sales Tripled Last Year Thanks to the 'Sober Curious' Movement

Spritz sales have tripled in restaurants and bars, making it one of the most popular cocktails.

The rise in spritz consumption is likely due to the demand for lower-alcohol drinks and the rise of the sober curious movement. [ more ]

Fatherly

How To Make The Best Bloody Mary Ever

The Bloody Mary is responsible for popularizing vodka in the West and remains one of the most popular mixed drinks.

The Bloody Mary has lost some appeal with the rise of exaggerated garnishes and DIY bars, but pre-made mixes and skilled bartenders are bringing it back to its finest form. [ more ]

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Cocktail of the week: Grays & Feather's fallen leaf recipe | The good mixer

Plume wine bar in Covent Garden is located in the same building where Charles Dickens had his offices and apartment.

Mead, a drink referenced in Dickens' novels, is featured in a cocktail at Plume as a nod to the author. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

A new nonalcoholic cocktail revolution? L.A. leads the way

Demand for non-alcoholic beverages has grown, leading to more options and thoughtful recipes at local establishments.

L.A. offers a variety of non-alcoholic choices, including NA cocktails, dealcoholized wine, and non-alcoholic beers. [ more ]

Eater SF

SF food

Keep an Eye Out for Pop Rocks, Martini Machines, and AI Phone Service This Year

The trend of lighter, fresher, lower-ABV cocktails is accelerating.

AI phone answering has been impactful for restaurants in answering customer questions.

The decentralization of coffee trends and protocols throughout various communities needs to continue. [ more ]

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I Never Order the Same Drink Twice-Except This One

The Sakura Martini is the most iconic cocktail at Kenta Goto's bar, but the sleeper hit is the Koji-San.

The Koji-San cocktail is made with shochu, mezcal, citrus, and celery juice, and offers a savory and refreshing flavor profile. [ more ]

HuffPost UK

The Best Cocktails To Make For Your New Year's Parties

A good cocktail can improve any holiday party

Expert-designed seasonal cocktails can be a nice change of pace [ more ]

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Cocktail of the week: Mexican Seoul's kimchi bloody mary recipe | The good mixer

The perfect cure for the mistakes of New Year's Eve, this brunch cocktail will jumpstart any hungover morning.

Los Angeles Times

LA food

19 dishes from all over the world that blew our minds in 2023

Gen Yamamoto's bar near Tokyo's Roppongi District offers unique cocktails made with fresh fruits and unlikely spirits.

Yamamoto's combinations, like the tomato and scotch cocktail, create unexpected flavor profiles. [ more ]

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Go Home Glassware, You're Drunk

New glassware featuring tilts and angles is becoming popular in bars

The unique glass shapes are meant to spark conversation and make drinkers think about their cocktails [ more ]

Love and Lemons

French 75 Cocktail - Love and Lemons

This French 75 cocktail recipe is perfect for celebrations!It's made with gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup and topped with Champagne.

Funcheap

"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)

With a name like "Rye," this bar is obviously whiskey-centric... but on Wednesday nights the bar leans towards tequila is also awesomely hot dog centric!

Funcheap

"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)

With a name like "Rye," this bar is obviously whiskey-centric... but on Wednesday nights the bar leans towards tequila is also awesomely hot dog centric!

Funcheap

"Wiener Wednesday" Free Hot Dog Night at Rye (SF)

With a name like "Rye," this bar is obviously whiskey-centric... but on Wednesday nights the bar leans towards tequila is also awesomely hot dog centric!

Liquor.com

The Manhattan Transfer Connects Two Iconic Cocktails in a Single Glass

The Manhattan Transfer is a modern classic cocktail that combines rye whiskey, dry vermouth, Ramazzotti amaro, and orange bitters.

The cocktail balances sweetness and bitterness, creating a bittersweet profile.

The Manhattan Transfer is a variation on the classic Manhattan with the addition of amaro for added bitterness. [ more ]

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Chicago

SF Arcade Bar "Emporium" 8 Free Game Tokens for "Industry Night" (Every Monday)

Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers 8 free game tokens for anyone in "the industry" - so we're assuming barstaff, restaurant staff, nightlife staff.

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You gin-uinely can't beat an old fashioned Christmas

Artisan gin specialist Golden Road Gin suggests a twist on the classic cocktail by pairing their gin with honey, orange oils, bitters, and garnish.

Golden Road Gin has already received a Great Taste Award and is named after the historic Golden Road route. [ more ]

SFGATE

Disneyland's viral secret menu item is inundating cast members

The viral Disneyland secret drink, known as the Dole whip shot, is a popular item that many customers are requesting at Lamplight Lounge.

The Dole whip shot is a coconut rum and pineapple juice-based drink with vanilla or citrus vodka and a shot of whipped cream. [ more ]

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Design

Cocktail of the week: Sweeties at the Standard's secret love recipe | The good mixer

This homemade cocktail is a vegan-friendly twist on Baileys, using oat milk and caramelised chestnut milk.

The drink can be mixed in advance and stored in the fridge for up to two days.

Serve the cocktail in gimlet or martini glasses, or on the rocks in tumblers or wine glasses with ice. [ more ]

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Design

Bay Area coffee cocktail recipe: Chartreuse Cappuccino

Consider trying the Chartreuse Cappuccino as a cozy and complex alternative to a traditional espresso martini.

Chartreuse liqueur is experiencing a global shortage, making it difficult to source for this recipe. [ more ]

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Why Settle for an Apple Cider Marg If You Can Have a Chimayo?

TikTok recipes for apple cider Margaritas tend to be overloaded with sweet ingredients like caramel and apples.

The classic ChimayÃ³ cocktail is a more restrained version of the apple cider Margarita with complex flavors and a focus on apple cider and tequila. [ more ]

Wine Enthusiast

Meet the Mexican Martini, the Briny Cross Between a Margarita and a Dirty Martini

The Mexican martini is a revered cocktail in Austin, Texas but not popular elsewhere.

It is a mix of tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and olive brine.

The Mexican martini is well-suited to Austin's culture and climate. [ more ]

Epicurious

Manhattan

Classic Manhattan is a versatile cocktail that can be made with various types of whiskey.

Stirring in half dry and half sweet vermouth makes a 'perfect' Manhattan.

Using Luxardo maraschino cherries adds a luxurious touch to the cocktail. [ more ]

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Coffee

Bay Area cocktail recipes: Mostly Classic Irish Coffee

Irish Coffee is considered the best coffee cocktail

The book But First, Coffee provides tips on how to make an excellent Irish Coffee at home [ more ]

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The Bamboo Can Do It All

The Bamboo cocktail, made with sherry, vermouth, and bitters, has become a muse for modern bartenders.

Bartenders have been customizing the Bamboo cocktail with different sherry and vermouth styles, ratios, and garnishes.

There are three simple recipes provided for making a Bamboo cocktail: the classic recipe, the Bamboo Highball, and the cider-topped variation. [ more ]

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