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Wine Enthusiast
1 week ago
Cocktails

How to Make a Boulevardier

The Boulevardier is a Negroni variation with whiskey instead of gin, providing a unique flavor profile. [ more ]
PUNCH
2 months ago
Cocktails

Bring Back the Kiss the Boys Goodbye

The Kiss the Boys Goodbye cocktail originated in the 1940s and is linked to a specific movie title.
The cocktail features French brandy, English sloe gin, lemon, and egg white, creating a balanced cold-weather sour drink. [ more ]
PUNCH
2 months ago
NYC drinking

Bring Back the Country Life

The Country Life cocktail is a historical outlier in the Manhattan family, reflecting a specific era in cocktail history.
The drink's recipe, attributed to Crosby Gaige, includes bourbon, Jamaican rum, port, and bitters, nodding at vintage American drinking culture. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast
2 months ago
NYC drinking

Love Martinis and Manhattans? Try the Martinez Cocktail

The Martinez cocktail is a precursor to the famous Martini and has been a part of cocktail history for a long time.
The ingredients for a Martinez cocktail, especially the choice of vermouth, vary widely among bartenders. [ more ]
Epicurious
19 years ago
Cocktails

Greyhound

The Greyhound cocktail has a history dating back to the 1930s, evolving with changing preferences towards vodka over gin.
The simplicity of the Greyhound recipe allows for easy customization by adding various ingredients to create different versions of the cocktail. [ more ]
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PUNCH
2 weeks ago
SF drinking

How Spanish Cocktail Culture Crept Into American Bars

Spanish cocktail culture influences American bars through innovative drinks and reinvented spaces. [ more ]
PUNCH
1 month ago
Cocktails

Bring Back the Champs-Elysees

Chartreuse-based cocktails have a rich history and appeal to cocktail enthusiasts.
Crafting cocktails with historical recipes can add uniqueness and charm to a bar's menu. [ more ]
Wine Enthusiast
2 months ago
Cocktails

This Lava-Inspired Cocktail Captures the 'Essence of Hawaii'

The Lava Flow is a tropical drink with a piña colada base and strawberry purée swirl.
The origins of the Lava Flow remain unclear, possibly related to the Miami Vice drink. [ more ]
PUNCH
2 months ago
Cocktails

A New Type of 'Tini Is Hiding in Plain Sight

The Martini once had various flavors beyond gin and vermouth.
The 'tini era was marked by the promotion of flavored spirits in cocktails. [ more ]
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