February 2021

For the last 150 years the team at Dewar’s has been making some of the best whiskies available on the market.

Founded in 1846 as a humble spirit-merchant, John Dewar and his two sons quickly moved to blending their own whiskey, starting one of the oldest and most beloved distilleries worldwide.

You don’t get to be a globally renowned Whiskey name if you don’t innovate, and the team at Dewar’s has continued to take bold strides to push the boundaries of the spirits world. Their latest project has been Dewar’s Smooth range, a dynamic multiple-launch campaign uniting cultures and casks.

Dewar’s Ginger Hightball Pour

The program launched with Dewar’s Caribbean Smooth. The expression is a blend of up to 40 single malt and grain whiskies that have been aged for at least eight years before starting their second aging process in ex-Caribbean Rum casks. The rum casks leave the spirit with notes of brown sugar, tropical fruits, and a caramel finish. The second was Dewar’s Ilegal Smooth, the world’s first Scotch Whiskey aged in Mezcal casks. Flavor notes include caramel, sliced green pepper, and a long wisp of smoke at the finish.

Dewar’s Ginger Highball

As the next stop in the series, Dewar’s travels to the shores of Portugal with the exciting announcement of Portuguese Smooth aged in port casks. The double aging process creates an exceptionally smooth flavor with notes of ripe apricot, honeydew melon, red cherries, black currents, and heather honey with finishing notes of creamy vanilla.

Dewar’s Portuguese Old Fashioned

Dewar’s has always stuck to a “drink it how you like it” approach, but with the Smooth line, in particular, the dramatic notes imparted by each cask open up endless doors for cocktail exploration. The brand recommends starting with a highball to begin exploring the depth each expression brings. For the Portuguese Smooth, start by trying it neat, then move to either a spiced or ginger highball. Once you’ve explored its subtleties, it makes a mean Old Fashioned!

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Why buy a box of chocolates when you can make chocolate cocktails instead?

Adding a chocolate flavor to cocktails makes for a decadent and delicious dessert-like drink. If you’re celebrating the upcoming holiday with a group of friends, these cocktails from Mozart are going to blow them away. Allow your guests to enjoy their two favorite things at once with Mozart Liqueurs: chocolate and cocktails.

Gather up your best group of girlfriends, throw on your favorite movies, and sip on one of these cocktails to celebrate. No need for that heart-shaped box of truffles and chocolate-covered strawberries when you have Mozart.

Mozart Strawberry Martini

Mozart Strawberry Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Mozart White Chocolate Cream Strawberry Liqueur
• 2 oz. Tequila
• 1 oz. Lime Juice
• 1 oz. Simple Syrup

Preparation: Add ice, Mozart Strawberry, tequila, lime juice, and Simple Syrup into a blender.  Blend and pour into a sugar-rimmed margarita glass. Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice.

I Like You a Choco-Lot!

I Like You A Choco-Lot! 

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 cup Hot Cocoa
• 2 oz. Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur

Preparation: Pour Mozart Chocolate Cream into a cup of hot cocoa.  Garnish with whipped cream, sprinkles, and chocolate brownie bite.

Mozart Strawberry Margarita

Mozart Strawberry Martini 

Ingredients: 

• 2 oz. Mozart White Chocolate Cream Strawberry Liqueur
• 2 oz. Vodka

Preparation: Shake equal parts of Mozart White Chocolate Cream Strawberry Liqueur and your choice of vodka over ice.  Strain into a martini glass.  Garnish with fresh sliced strawberry.

Mozart Pecan Pie Martini

Mozart Pecan Pie Martini

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 oz. Mozart White Chocolate Cream Liqueur
• 1 tsp. Maple Syrup
• 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 1/4 cup Pecans
• 2 oz. Heavy Cream
• 1 oz. Irish Cream Liqueur
• 1 oz. Pecan Flavored Vodka

Preparation: Rim glass with maple syrup and brown sugar.  Shake Mozart White Chocolate Cream Liqueur, heavy cream, Irish cream liqueur, and pecan flavored vodka over ice.  Garnish with pecans and brown sugar.

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The beloved Negroni has quite the history.

Its savvy and sophisticated image has captivated those for years. It has a traceable history that goes back to the early 20th century.

The popular Italian cocktail had its starts in Florence in 1919 at Caffé Casoni. Count Camillo Negroni created the drink by asking the bartender, Fosco Scarselli, to intensify an Americano, his favorite cocktail. Fasco added gin rather than the normal soda water and garnished it with an orange instead of a lemon.

The drink was a success and the Negroni family founded Negroni Distillerie in Treviso, Italy. It was there they began to produce and sell the Antico Negroni, what we would call an RTD today.

The American actor Orson Welles was working on the film, Cagliostro in 1947, when he gave his take on this new drink called the Negroni. “The bitters are excellent for your liver; the gin is bad for you. They balance each other.”

There are many variations of the drink but the most well-known one includes gin, vermouth, Campari, and an orange peel. Mixing up this classic drink is simple, but the right ingredients are important. The key is finding the right gin-vermouth that doesn’t overpower the bitter and bold flavors of Campari. Impress those around you by shaking one up or ordering it at the bar.

Here’s our favorite recipe for the refreshingly bitter Negroni:

Negroni

Negroni

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Gin
• 1 oz. Campari
• 1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
• Orange Twist (for Garnish)

Preparation: Add all liquid ingredients to a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Express an orange peel over the top of the drink and drop it in as a garnish.

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With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s time to stock up on your liqueur collection.

These red fruit liqueurs not only look great on your home bar cart but also add the perfect sweetness and tang to any cocktail. Keep things simple and add a splash of a red liqueur to a flute of champagne or get fancy and add to a classic Negroni. Whatever the case may be, a stunning red cocktail is a perfect fit for any romantic occasion.

Check out these five red fruit liqueurs that will complement even the simplest of cocktails.

Bepi Tosolini Fragola

A traditional, grappa-based, Italian liqueur that is made completely natural with no artificial aromas, coloring, or additives for the ultimate freshness. The bright red liqueur has bright notes of miniature wild strawberries that are extremely flavorful and entice the palate. Perfect to add to any cocktail or sip chilled or neat.

Bepi Tosolini Fragola

PAMA Pomegranate

The 34-proof liqueur is made with delicious pomegranate fruit. The superfruit has served as a symbol of health and has a flavor unmatched by any other. The sweet and tart flavor adds the right amount of tang to a cocktail and brings a beautiful vibrant ruby color. PAMA is concocted with all-natural pomegranate juice, premium vodka, and a hint of tequila for the perfect mixture.

PAMA Pomegranate

Fruitlab Hibiscus Liqueur

Crafted at Greenbar Distillery, this bold and juicy liqueur tastes of the luscious hibiscus flower. The 20-proof deep red liquid has notes of ripe berries and California lemons to evoke Mexican agua frescas. Combine the hibiscus liqueur, tequila, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup for an easy Margarita.

Fruitlab Hibiscus Liqueur

Kinky Red Liqueur

Kinky Red is a mixture of super-premium vodka that is distilled five times for the ultimate smoothness. With flavors of fresh watermelon and strawberry, this liqueur can be sipped alone or added to your favorite cocktail. Not only does it taste luxurious in cocktails, but the bottle, filled with a pinkish-red liquid will look gorgeous on any bar cart for Valentine’s Day.

Kinky Red Liqueur

Mozart Strawberry Liqueur

A white chocolate and strawberry cream liqueur will be just the thing to have around for a Valentine’s Day celebration. Made with 100% natural ingredients, this blend of unique chocolate and a decant strawberry fruit flavor will add elegant notes of vanilla to any cocktail. To top it all off, it’s wrapped in pink foil to mimic a chocolate truffle.

Mozart Strawberry Liqueur

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Start the week off with a refreshing cocktail from Bulleit Frontier Whiskey. 

This cocktail is a blend of tropical pineapple, simple syrup, and lime for the ultimate drink to end the night with. Made with the award-winning, rye whiskey that has an unparallel spice and complexity.

Couch Surfing

Couch Surfing

Created by Bartender Dante Wheat

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Bulleit Rye
• 1 oz. Dry Curacao
• 3/4 oz. Lime
• 1 oz. Pineapple
• 5 oz. Simple Syrup
• 2 dash Bitters and Tiki bitters
• Top with Pilsner

Garnish:

• Cobbled Ice
• Lime

Equipment:

• Arc Evolution Pilsner

Preparation: Combine all ingredients (minus the beer) in a shaker tin with ice. Shake well and add beer. Strain over cobbled ice. Garnish & Serve.

Credit: Bulleit Frontier Whiskey

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right?

With the cold season still upon us, what better way to keep your immune system in check than with an apple cocktail? Not only are apples one of the most popular fruits, but they’re also incredibly good for you. They have been linked to lower blood sugar, the risk for heart diseases, and promote good gut bacteria.

Here are four apple cocktails that are easy to make at home.

Apple Cider Bellini

Apple Cider Bellini

Ingredients:

• Bottle of Prosecco DOC, such as Santa Margherita
• 1/4 oz. Fig-infused Vodka, such as Figenza
• 3/4 cup Apple Cider
• Powdered Cinnamon and Granulated Sugar (1:1 for Rim)

Preparation: Pour a splash of the fig vodka into a shaker and add 3/4 cup of cider to the mix. Shake to combine. Set out your champagne flutes, and pour the cider mixture about 1/4 of the way into each glass. Top with Prosecco and serve. Really want to sweeten things up? Add a cinnamon-sugar rim for a festive touch.

Basil-Apple Fizz

Basil-Apple Fizz

Ingredients:

• 1/8 Granny Smith Green Apple (Chopped)
• 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1 oz. Agave Nectar
• 2 Basil Leaves
• 4 oz. Prosecco DOC, such as Santa Margherita

Preparation: Muddle all of the above ingredients and add the Prosecco DOC. Shake and serve in a highball glass.

Green Apple Cup

Green Apple Cup

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Amaro Lucano
• 1 1/2 oz. Green Apple Juice
• 1 1/2 oz. Ginger Ale

Cucumber, Lemon, Oranges Slices and Mint Sprig (for Garnish)

Preparation: Mix the drink directly in the glass and serve with a slice of cucumber, a slice of lemon and orange, a sprig of mint and ice.

The Maple Apple

The Maple Apple

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 oz. Brandy (or to Indulge, Cognac such as Hennessey)
• 1/4 oz. Pedro Jimenez Sherry, such as Lustau
• 1/2 oz. Calvados Boulard (Apple Brandy)
• 1/4 oz. Maple Syrup
• 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
• Lemon Zest (for Garnish)

Preparation: Shake all ingredients together with ice, and strain into martini glass. Garnish with lemon zest.

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you know what that means — pink and red cocktails!

These four cocktails are the perfect way to spend a happy hour and enjoy time with your friends, that special someone, or even family. There are no rules when it comes to love. If you’re planning to stay in and cook dinner, one of these cocktails will make a smashing addition to any meal.

Shake up one of these Valentine’s Day cocktails that you’re going to fall in love with.

The Cosmopolitan Couple

The Cosmopolitan Couple

Made with Brockman’s signature gin, this cocktail brims with romance in both its color and its taste.

Ingredients:  

• 2 parts Brockmans Gin
• 1 part Orange Liqueur
• 1 part Fresh Lime Juice
• 2 parts Cranberry Juice
• Lime Wedge & Star Anise Garnish

Preparation: Combine the gin, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, cranberry juice, and a handful of ice in a shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled stemmed glass and garnish with a lime wedge & star anise.

Takes Two to Mango

Takes Two To Mango 

Having a virtual date for Valentine’s Day? Here’s the drink to shake off those jitters.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. ABERFELDY 12 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• 1/4 oz. Italicus
• 1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz. Honey Syrup (honey syrup = 1 part honey, 1 part water)
• 1 oz Mango Puree
• Float Angostura Bitters

Preparation: Combine all ingredients apart from the Angostura bitters in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over block ice. Float the Angostura bitters and garnish with a mango spear.

NEFT Rose Orchard

NEFT Rose Orchard

If vodka is more your speed, this rose water cocktail will make a great pair with a box of chocolates.

Ingredients: 

• 1 3/4 oz. NEFT ultra-premium vodka
• 3/4 oz. Egg White
• 1/2 oz. Hibiscus & Rose Syrup
• 1/2 oz. Calvados Appellation
• 2 dashes Rose Water
• Juice from 1/2 Lemon

Preparation:  Dry shake all ingredients in a shaker tin then add ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a hibiscus flower.

Couples Beer Bubbly

Couple’s Beer Bubbly

Champagne is a classic choice for Valentine’s Day. Mix up this beer cocktail with your favorite sparkling wine for a great night-in drink.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. Champagne or Sparkling Wine (of your choice)
• 2 oz. Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout (Like Temperance Beer’s Might Meets Right High West)
• Orange Bitters
• 2 raspberries or orange peels for garnish, optional

Preparation: Champagne flutes are ideal for this beer cocktail, but other stemmed glasses will also do. Simply fill each glass first with 4 oz of champagne, then top with the Stout. Add just a couple of dashes of orange bitters in each to really help bring out the complex flavors in this beer cocktail. Garnish with a raspberry or an orange peel to make it extra fancy, then serve right away.

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In case you missed it, The House of Angostura hosted events in seven markets across the U.S. to celebrate the launch of their Cocoa Bitters.

After each event, Chilled challenged the bartenders to create a cocktail in the #ChilledCocoaContest.

The events were hosted by Matthias Merges, Proprietor of Folkart Management which includes Billy Sunday, and Stephen Andrews the manager/head bartender at Chicago’s Billy Sunday, two industry veterans, and all cocktails judged by Chilled 100 Director, Wendy Hodges and North American Angostura Brand Ambassador, Chad Lawrence.

Katie Renshaw

Katie Renshaw, a bartender in Chicago, was the overall winner of the contest with her Angostura Express cocktail. Follow Katie on Instagram @JiggerMeTimbers for more cocktail inspiration!

Angostura Express

Angostura Express

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. London Dry Gin ⠀
• 1/2 oz. Licor 43 ⠀
• 1/4 oz. ANGOSTURA Cocoa Bitters
• 1/2 oz. Lavender Honey Syrup*
• 3/4 oz. Winter Citrus Blend**
• 1 1/2 oz. Champagne*⠀

Preparation: Combine all ingredients except the champagne in a shaker, add ice, and shake. Double strain into a rocks glass with ice, and top with the champagne. Garnish with a blood orange slices and fresh grated nutmeg.

*Lavender Honey Syrup 

Ingredients:

• 200 gr honey ⠀
• 100 gr water ⠀
• 2 gr dried lavender

Preparation: Bring honey and water to a simmer on the stove. Stir in lavender, turn off the heat, and cover. Strain once cool.

**Winter Citrus Blend

Ingredients:

• 2 parts blood orange juice
• 1-part lemon juice

Note: If you are using prosecco, alter the citrus blend proportions to 1:1

The finalists in the other markets included:

Tangostura

Zev Glesta for the New York market with his Tangostura cocktail.

Cocoa Paradise

Sarah Turbett for the Miami market with her Coco Paradise cocktail.

Ango Carré

Evren Bora for the Denver market with his Ango Carré cocktail.

Mérida by Night

Kevin Rhodes for the Austin market with his Mérida by Night cocktail.

Dad’s Secret Stash

Julia Aguirre for the Nashville market with her Dad’s Secret Stash cocktail.

Cocoa Snicker-Dewdle

Ashley Sarkis for the Charlotte market with her Cocoa Snicker-Dewdle cocktail.

Don’t forget to check out our Instagram highlight reel where we feature each finalist!

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BASTILLE 1789 whisky was created and launched in 2010 by the Daucourt family in the Cognac region of France and has already earned several industry awards.

The whisky has also earned considerable respect from whisky-lovers in France, where whisky drinking is much higher than in any other country.

Heavenly Spirits is adding BASTILLE 1789 Whisky and BASTILLE 1789 Single Malt Whisky to the increasing profile of award-winning spirits. As they already have ArmoriK Single Malt Whiskies, made in Britany, France.

BASTILLE 1789 Whisky & BASTILLE 1789 Single Malt Whisky

The Daucourt family has been in the spirit distillation business for four generations. They don’t just stop at cognac either, the distillery has their earlier industry successes as well, including Jean-Marc XO and X-Rated Fusion Liqueur. Edouard Daucourt, Jean-Marc, and their nephew Charles created a French whisky inspired by their Irish mother, using the family’s traditional gooseneck pot still. Charles holds the role of the brand’s Master Distiller and brand manager in the U.S. The trio celebrates their dream becoming reality by creating a true French whisky.

Daucourt Family

According to Charles, “Maison Daucourt always selects the highest quality of malted barley and wheat grown in the northeast of France, where some of the world’s finest Scotch producers also source their malt. Bastille uses the purest water, naturally filtered for centuries through limestone springs.

The aging process is carried out in small batches, using different varieties of wooden casks, including the most luxurious French Limousin oak. The barrels are second fill, having previously aged some of the finest wines and spirits in France, each bringing their unique characteristics to our whiskies.”

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From bringing complex characters to life on screen, to writing raw emotional tales of all types of individuals; writer, actor, director, and filmmaker Stephanie Turner has made her way to the spotlight in the entertainment industry.

Originally from Long Beach, CA, Stephanie moved frequently throughout her childhood. She has lived in Dallas, TX, Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and San Diego, CA. This wide range of residence was all thanks to her father Norv Turner’s job (legendary NFL and 2x Super Bowl champion coach). Upon graduating high school in San Diego, Stephanie moved to Los Angeles to pursue study at the Baron/Brown Studio in Santa Monica.

Here she completed an intensive program in the Meisner technique of acting. Following the two-year program, she continued to ameliorate her acting ability at the Howard Fine School in Hollywood. From there, she booked her first Hollywood role as pop star Tanya Murphy in the New Line Cinema film “Monster-in-Law” where she appeared opposite Jane Fonda. Additional credits include: Universal Pictures “First Man,” CBS’ “CSI: NY,” “Scorpion,” ABC’s “What About Brian,” FX Network’s “Dirt,” and FOX’s “Bones.”

On the writing front, Stephanie made her debut with “Surrograte,” a 2016 short in which she also stars in and co-produced with Damien Chazelle. The short was nominated for a Bruce Corwin Award at the 2017 Santa Barbara International Film Festival for Best Live Action Short Film.

Most recently, Stephanie wrote, starred in, and made her directorial debut in “Justine” opposite Darby Stanchfield, Glynn Turman, and Josh Stamberg. The film follows Lisa Wade (Turner), a military wife who is forced to move in with her father-in-law after the death of her husband. As a single mom, Lisa is forced to take a job as a caretaker to a young girl named Justine, who has spina bifida.

Chilled sat with Turner to learn about her go-to drinks/eats, along with what is in store for her future career-wise.

Chillin’ with Stephanie Turner

Tell us about the projects you are working on.

My first feature film “Justine” is now streaming on Netflix. It is being distributed by Ava DuVernay’s company Array. I am currently in the process of developing a half-hour television series and preparing to make my next feature film.

With your busy schedule, what do you like to do with your downtime?

Well I have two kids, so my downtime pretty much revolves around them. But if I do get some time on my own, I love to go out for a drink or dinner with friends.  And of course, I like to keep up on the latest TV shows and films.

When you go out to eat, where do you like to dine?

Jon & Vinny’s or Vincenti in Brentwood are some favorites, but I’m always up for trying somewhere new.  Petty Cash and their cauliflower nachos with a refreshing margarita are another go to option.

Chillin’ with Stephanie Turner

What types of dishes do you typically order?

I am not a huge meat eater; I think we all should eat a little less meat to help our environment. So, I typically order the meatless options, but I’m not one to shy away from much else. I love to indulge in a pasta dish from time to time and usually order lots of veggies.

Any favorite bars?

I love a bar with an old school vibe. Village Idiot or Snake Pit on Melrose are great local hangouts. Bar Toscana on the west side is usually crowded but if you can get a seat it’s always a nice atmosphere with really good wines.

What drinks do you order when out?

A lot of the time I stick to wine. But if I’m going for cocktails, I love a good mezcal cocktail or a freshly made Old Fashioned.

Chillin’ with Stephanie Turner

Do you prepare drinks at home?

Occasionally we will mix up drinks at home, we like to get those healthy fresh pressed juices and then mix them with alcohol.

Tell us about your home bar. What is it stocked with?

We’re pretty well stocked! We like to entertain and have friends over, so we keep it stocked to keep everyone happy. I like to have a few different red and white wine varietals. And then we have all the basic liquors on hand.

What is your favorite drink?

At home I typically drink wine. If I’m drinking white, it’s usually a lighter chardonnay or a Chablis. If I’m drinking red, it’s usually a more medium or full bodied red like a Cabernet Sauvignon.

Have you ever been a bartender?

No, I have not, but I have been a waitress at a sports bar, and I have to say I wasn’t very good at it.  I once spilled a beer on a pregnant lady and felt terrible.

If you could share a drink with anyone, who would it be?

Hmmmm, right now I will say…. Oprah!

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