THE BLOG | Mixology
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Perfect Manhattan
My first test of a new simple syrup is always an Old Fashioned. For this version, I prefer smoked cinnamon bitters and ginger bitters to bring out the orange and clove flavors in the simple syrup and bourbon, but orange and Angostura would also work.
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Old Pal
Vermouth can amplify flavor and aroma elements already in the whiskey, while adding surprises of its own.
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Lone Star State Bourbon Punch
Punch: The Original Batch Cocktail
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Molly Wellmann’s Cincinnati Punch
Punches, the original batched cocktail, are simple and perfect for entertaining.
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Hot Toddy: Orchard Toddy
A cider toddy with a bit of maple syrup, lemon juice, and a dram of your favorite whiskey is extraordinary, yet easy to make at home.
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Old Fashioned: Fireside Chat
My first test of a new simple syrup is always an Old Fashioned. For this version, I prefer smoked cinnamon bitters and ginger bitters to bring out the orange and clove flavors in the simple syrup and bourbon, but orange and Angostura would also work.
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Whiskey Sour: Autumn’s Perfect Sour
If you love whiskey sours in the summer, you can easily adjust the cocktail to fall flavors with the use of spiced syrups. You can also add half an ounce of apple brandy. High-quality apricot and pear brandies also boost seasonal flavors.
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Lean into the Gin with a Wigle South Side
Cocktails are your friend when it comes to exploring barrel-aged gin. There are two ways to approach them. The first is to lean into the gin and use it as the featured spirit in your cocktails.
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Mixology: The Scofflaw
On January 16, 1924, you come across a Prohibition-related story in the American newspapers that is just so crazy you feel it’s only right to make a mockery of it—with a drink!
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Mixology: The Manhattan
The Manhattan has stood the tests of time and taste. It is my opinion that if you are in the honorable profession of tending bar, the Manhattan is a drink that you must have in your bag of tricks.
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