October 2021

Rosy and smooth, the Jack Rose’s history isn’t as sweet as the cocktail might have you think.

There are various theories about this drink’s origin, the most common being that it was invented and named after the infamous gambler and accused murderer, Bald Jack Rose, who became somewhat of a celebrity in New York during the early 1900s.

Another theory is that the Jack Rose was invented by restaurateur Joseph P. Rose – who once held the title of the World’s Champion Mixologist- from Newark, New Jersey and named by him in honor of a defendant in a trial that was held at the courthouse in his city. Others believe the Old Waldorf Bar Days (1931), authored by Albert Stevens Crockett, which states the drink was named after the pink Jacquemot rose, a flower grown in France. The simplest explanation would be that it was named after the flush of color from its ingredients, but despite the different angles of the Jack Rose’s whereabouts, Harvey’s Famous Restaurant in Washington, D.C. first claimed to be the originator of the cocktail.

As it was popular in the 1920s and 1930s, the drink made an appearance in Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 classic, The Sun Also Rises. When the narrator Jake Barnes is waiting for Lady Brett Ashley to arrive at the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, he’s seen sipping a Jack Rose at the bar.

With its delicate glow and refreshing taste, this classic potion uses raspberry syrup or Chambord to get its blushed complexion. Its traditional ingredients include applejack, grenadine and lime or lemon juice.

Though there are slight variations of the Jack Rose, Brand Manager for Chambord Trademark at Brown-Forman, Sean Wachsman said Chambord enhances the drink’s flavors instead of altering its properties. “Chambord replaces the grenadine bringing a deeper, richer color to the cocktail, in addition to more sweet, cognac and berry notes,” he said. “It’s very smooth with a consistent layer of flavor.”

As it’s considered a basic drink, the Jack Rose is quick and simple to shake up. According to Wachsman, “It’s flavorful and light from a sessionability standpoint.” With its satisfying pucker, the Jack Rose goes down easily, making it a comfortable cocktail to sip on during a fun, low-key night.

Jack Rose

The Jack Rose

Ingredients

• 2 oz. Applejack
• 1 oz. Lemon or Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz. Chambord

Preparation: Shake all the ingredients with ice, strain into a cocktail glass.

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Tune in Wednesday, October 6th at 4pm EST for the thrilling conclusion to the Sagamore Spirit Cocktail Showdown!

All summer long bartenders from around the country competed for a slot in the regional finals. Today the competition is coming to a close, the three regional winners will compete for a chance to take home the coveted title and $1,000 grand prize. Head to Sagamore Spirit’s social channels to tune in and watch the finals live!

Check out each of the finalists drinks – mix up your favorite to enjoy with the show!

RYE HERE, RYE NOW

RYE HERE, RYE NOW

Troy Del Grosso, Las Vegas, NV – West Regional Finalist

@TRONLIKESBEER

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
• 3/4 oz. Meletti Amaro
• 3/4 oz. Lillet Blanc
• 1/2 oz. Green Chartreuse
• 3 Dashes Orange Bitters
• Lemon Peel for Garnish

Preparation: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice and stir. Strain cocktail into a coup glass. Cut lemon peel, express over glass and garnish. 

GOLD FASHIONED

GOLD FASHIONED

Max Wingert, Houston, TX – Central Region Finalist

@MAXWINGERT

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz. Cointreau
• 1/2 oz. Kahlua
• 3 dashes Orange Bitters
• Gold Flakes for Garnish

Preparation: Add ice to a mixing glass. Measure all ingredients into the mixing glass and stir. Place a large ice cube into a rocks glass. Strain cocktail into the glass and top of a sprinkling of gold flakes. 

THE NOBELMAN

THE NOBELMAN

Ryan Minnick, Georgetown, DE – East Region Finalist

@MR_RYAN_MINNICK

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 oz. Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz. Allspice Dram
• 1/4 oz. Yellow Chartreuse
• 2 dashes Black Walnut Bitters
• 2 dashes Ancient Trade Bitters
• Lemon Peel & Smoked Luxardo Cherry for Garnish

Preparation: Add ice to a coupe glass to chill it. Add ice to a mixing glass. Measure all ingredients into the mixing glass and stir. Double-strain cocktail into the coupe glass. Spear the lemon peel and smoked cherry on a cocktail stick and place in the glass to garnish. 

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Source: Mixology News

Tune in tonight, Monday, October 4th at 6pm EST for the thrilling conclusion to the Sagamore Spirit Cocktail Showdown!

All summer long bartenders from around the country competed for a slot in the regional finals. Today the competition is coming to a close, the three regional winners will compete for a chance to take home the coveted title and $1,000 grand prize. Head to Sagamore Spirit’s social channels to tune in and watch the finals live!

Check out each of the finalists drinks – mix up your favorite to enjoy with the show!

RYE HERE, RYE NOW

RYE HERE, RYE NOW

Troy Del Grosso, Las Vegas, NV – West Regional Finalist

@TRONLIKESBEER

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
• 3/4 oz. Meletti Amaro
• 3/4 oz. Lillet Blanc
• 1/2 oz. Green Chartreuse
• 3 Dashes Orange Bitters
• Lemon Peel for Garnish

Preparation: Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice and stir. Strain cocktail into a coup glass. Cut lemon peel, express over glass and garnish. 

GOLD FASHIONED

GOLD FASHIONED

Max Wingert, Houston, TX – Central Region Finalist

@MAXWINGERT

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz. Cointreau
• 1/2 oz. Kahlua
• 3 dashes Orange Bitters
• Gold Flakes for Garnish

Preparation: Add ice to a mixing glass. Measure all ingredients into the mixing glass and stir. Place a large ice cube into a rocks glass. Strain cocktail into the glass and top of a sprinkling of gold flakes. 

THE NOBELMAN

THE NOBELMAN

Ryan Minnick, Georgetown, DE – East Region Finalist

@MR_RYAN_MINNICK

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 oz. Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz. Allspice Dram
• 1/4 oz. Yellow Chartreuse
• 2 dashes Black Walnut Bitters
• 2 dashes Ancient Trade Bitters
• Lemon Peel & Smoked Luxardo Cherry for Garnish

Preparation: Add ice to a coupe glass to chill it. Add ice to a mixing glass. Measure all ingredients into the mixing glass and stir. Double-strain cocktail into the coupe glass. Spear the lemon peel and smoked cherry on a cocktail stick and place in the glass to garnish. 

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Created by the team at the Yoon Haeundae Galbi restaurant in Manhattan, Gentlemen’s Date is an ideal end to Monday.

Using a homemade jujube syrup combined with orange bitters and cinnamon powder, this is a delightful Korean-inspired take on a traditional whiskey cocktail.

Gentlemen’s Date

Gentlemen’s Date

Created by Yoon Haeundae Galbi

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Bulleit Rye Whiskey
• 1/2 oz. Jujube syrup
• 4 dashes orange bitters
• pinch of cinnamon powder

Preparation: In a snifter glass, combine Bulleit, jujube syrup, orange bitters and cinnamon. Add ice and stir. To garnish, add a torched orange peel and a date. 

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Toast National Vodka Day with four cocktails from Austrian based NEFT Ultra-Premium Vodka.  

Crowned Best Vodka for its pure, clean taste and pristine, all-natural ingredients, NEFT is the vodka of choice for those who truly want to up their spirit’s game. With an incredibly smooth finish, enjoy it neat or on the rocks and change the way you think about vodka forever.

Using water drawn from the Rhaetian alps and a blend of ancient rye, NEFT has created a gentle vodka with a smooth, rich, and slightly sweet palate that’s easy to drink neat or mixed. The award-winning vodka is a perfect match for your National Vodka Day celebrations.

Extra-Dry NEFT-tini

Extra-Dry NEFT-tini

The best tasting martini you’ll ever taste

Ingredients

• 3 oz. NEFT Ultra-Premium Vodka
• 1 splash Dry Vermouth
• Olive

Preparation: Lightly coat a chilled martini glass with vermouth and pour out any extra liquid. Shake vodka for at least one minute in shaker tin with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with olives.

NEFT Elderflower Sour

NEFT Elderflower Sour

A mixologist’s favorite

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 oz. NEFT ultra-premium vodka
• 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz. egg white
• 1/2 oz. Simple syrup
• 3 dashes elderflower water*
• 1 oz. elderflower syrup*
• 1 dash angostura aromatic bitters for pinwheel top

Preparation: Vigorously dry shake all ingredients except for the bitters in shaker tin, add ice and shake vigorously again. Double strain into a martini glass. Garnish with angostura pinwheel.

NEFT Spicy Lemon Drop

NEFT Spicy Lemon Drop

Chill out with some heat

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 oz. NEFT Ultra-Premium Vodka
• 3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/4 oz. Simple Syrup
• 1/4 oz. Orange Liqueur
• 1 dash Bitters (Preferably Angostura)
• Tajin and Sugar for Rim

Preparation: Shake all ingredients in mixing tin with ice. Strain into a Tajin and sugar rimmed martini glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

NEFT Honey Bear

NEFT Honey Bear

Embrace your inner sweetheart

Ingredients

• 2 oz. NEFT Ultra-Premium Vodka
• 1 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz. Honey Syrup
• 5 Raspberries
• 1 splash Prosecco

Preparation: Muddle raspberries and add all ingredients into mixing tin with ice. Shake vigorously and pour into glass. Top with prosecco. Garnish with a lemon slice and fresh mint.

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Source: Mixology News

Toast National Vodka Day with four cocktails from Austrian based NEFT Ultra-Premium Vodka.  

Using water drawn from the Rhaetian alps and a blend of ancient rye, NEFT has created a gentle vodka with a smooth, rich, and slightly sweet palate that’s easy to drink neat or mixed. The award-winning vodka is a perfect match for your National Vodka Day celebrations.

Extra-Dry NEFT-tini

Extra-Dry NEFT-tini

The best tasting martini you’ll ever taste

Ingredients

• 3 oz. NEFT Ultra-Premium Vodka
• 1 splash Dry Vermouth
• Olive

Preparation: Lightly coat a chilled martini glass with vermouth and pour out any extra liquid. Shake vodka for at least one minute in shaker tin with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with olives.

NEFT Elderflower Sour

NEFT Elderflower Sour

A mixologist’s favorite

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 oz. NEFT ultra-premium vodka
• 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
• 1 oz. egg white
• 1/2 oz. Simple syrup
• 3 dashes elderflower water*
• 1 oz. elderflower syrup*
• 1 dash angostura aromatic bitters for pinwheel top

Preparation: Vigorously dry shake all ingredients except for the bitters in shaker tin, add ice and shake vigorously again. Double strain into a martini glass. Garnish with angostura pinwheel.

NEFT Spicy Lemon Drop

NEFT Spicy Lemon Drop

Chill out with some heat

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 oz. NEFT Ultra-Premium Vodka
• 3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/4 oz. Simple Syrup
• 1/4 oz. Orange Liqueur
• 1 dash Bitters (Preferably Angostura)
• Tajin and Sugar for Rim

Preparation: Shake all ingredients in mixing tin with ice. Strain into a Tajin and sugar rimmed martini glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel.

NEFT Honey Bear

NEFT Honey Bear

Embrace your inner sweetheart

Ingredients

• 2 oz. NEFT Ultra-Premium Vodka
• 1 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz. Honey Syrup
• 5 Raspberries
• 1 splash Prosecco

Preparation: Muddle raspberries and add all ingredients into mixing tin with ice. Shake vigorously and pour into glass. Top with prosecco. Garnish with a lemon slice and fresh mint.

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Source: Mixology News

National Vodka Day might be tomorrow in the US, but the Vodka of Tomorrow is already celebrating.

Broken Shed is ahead of time thanks to its ultra-premium distilling and because of its physical location in New Zealand! To help celebrate National Vodka Day, the team at Broken Shed paired up with three Chilled 100 Bartenders and challenged them to create one-of-a-kind cocktails. Each cocktail uses stunning autumnal ingredients to highlight the crisp, premium vodka made from pure spring water and highest-quality distilled whey.

Broken Shed’s award-winning vodka is made with high-quality ingredients before being distilled three times for the best mix of smoothness and flavor. The full-bodied spirit has a warm, pleasant finish and is naturally non-GMO and gluten free. Our bartenders loved how easy it was to mix with, noting that the versatile vodka was just as easy to drink neat as it was in the cocktails they crafted.

Pure Figgin’ Gold

Pure Figgin’ Gold

Daniella Keenan Atlanta, GA

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Broken Shed Vodka
• 1/2 oz. Ginger Liqueur
• 1 oz. Lemon Juice
• 1/2 oz. Clove and Honey Syrup*
• 2 bar spoons Fig Jam
• 1 egg white

Preparation: Dry shake egg white; add ice and all other ingredients and shake vigorously. Strain into coupe glass and garnish with dehydrated fig and edible gold leaf.

*Clove and Honey Syrup

• 1/4 cup Sugar
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 1/2 cup Water
• 2 tbsp. Whole Cloves

Preparation: Bring to a boil and heat until slightly thickened. Strain and chill.

Apple-ly Ever After

Apple-ly Ever After

Antonio Gonzalez San Diego, CA

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Broken Shed Vodka
• 1 oz. Fresh Apple Cinnamon Cardamon Syrup*
• 1/2 oz. fresh Lemon Juice
• 3/4 oz. fresh Grapefruit Juice
• 1/2 oz. Elderflower Liquor

Preparation: Add ingredients to a shaker and shake with ice. Strain into a glass over fresh ice. Garnish with apple. Apple cinnamon cardamom syrup= equal parts fresh pressed apple juice and a 1:1 cinnamon cardamom demerara syrup= 2 cups water 2 cups demerara sugar 6 cinnamon sticks and 6 broken cardamom pods. Cook for 5 min on med heat strain and use when cool.

First Kiss of Fall

First Kiss of Fall

Alissa Thompson Nashville, TN  

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 oz. Broken Shed Vodka
• 1 dash Homemade Vanilla Bitters
• 1 1/4 oz. 6 Spice Pear Rhubarb Honey Syrup
• 1/2 oz. Lime Juice

Preparation: Shake all ingredients with ice and double strain into chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. For 6 spice pear rhubarb honey create a 2:1 honey syrup with cinnamon stick, cardamom, ginger, clove, and allspice.

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October 2nd is Scottish Gin Day and what better way to celebrate than three fantastic fall cocktails featuring a Scottish Gin?

Based in the Scottish Highlands, Caorunn Gin has been handcrafting small batches of their spirits since 2000. The brand uses a blend of five Celtic botanicals including Rowen berries, in fact, the name Caorunn comes from the Gaelic word for Rowen Berries.

Along with a blend of classic gin botanicals Caorunn uses Rowan berries, heather, coul blush apple, dandelion, and bog myrtle. Each ingredient is classically Scottish and can be found within a ten-minute walk of the distillery. The unique blend of botanicals makes for a slightly spicy, invigorating gin that’s perfect for versatile cocktails.

Home Thyme

Home Thyme

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 oz. Caorunn
• 3/4 oz. Lemon
• 1/2 oz. Sugar Syrup
• tsp. of Sauvignon Blanc
• 1 Egg white or 1/4 oz. chickpea water

Preparation: Shake all ingredients without ice (dry shake), add ice and shake again (wet shake), then double strain into a cocktail glass.  Garnish with a sprig of thyme.

Pink Lady Spritz

Pink Lady Spritz

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 oz. Caorunn Gin
• 1 oz. Pink Lady cordial* (or cloudy apple juice)
• 3/4 oz. Fresh lime juice
• Top with soda

Preparation: Build the first three ingredients in stemmed wine glass with cubed ice. Top with soda water and garnish with a rolled red apple peel with mint leaf garnish.

*To make the Pink Lady Cordial: Chop 4 Pink Lady apples, and simmer in a pan with 1 liter of water for 10 minutes. Strain and combine 2 parts of the liquid to 1 part sugar, with the juice of 3 limes. This delicious ingredient will keep for 1 week in the fridge.

Pumpkin Spiced Spritz

Pumpkin Spiced Spritz

Recipe by Walter Pintus  

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 oz. Caorunn Gin
• 1 1/2 oz. Spiced Pumpkin Shrub*
• 1 3/4 oz. Soda Water
• 5 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters

Preparation: Build in a glass over ice. Garnish with discarded pumpkin ash.

*Spiced Pumpkin Shrub

Ingredients:

• 500g Caster Sugar
• 500g Pumpkin
• 500g Apple Cider Vinegar
• Cinnamon
• Ginger
• Cloves
• Vanilla

Preparation: Mix caster sugar, spices and pumpkin and leave it to rest in the fridge for 48h. Add the vinegar and blend the ingredients. Fine strain bottle it and refrigerate.

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We’re counting down to National Vodka Day (October 4th) with a look at one of our favorite vodka lines, Chopin.

Based in the picturesque village of Krzesk, Poland, Chopin Vodka makes stunning luxury vodka using traditional methods. In 1992, founder and CEO Tadeusz Dorda debuted the first ultra-luxury vodka packaged in their patented frosted bottles with clear windows; the launch redefined the vodka industry for good.

Vodka used to be defined by its mixability – how well it vanished into a drink – it was meant to be devoid of color, flavor, odor or distinctive character. But when you’re making high-quality vodka, like Chopin, this definition is simply incorrect. Chopin sources most of their ingredients from within 18 miles of their distillery allowing their vodkas to be made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Much of the production process is still done by hand and in small batches.

The brand produces a variety of vodkas including three styles made from single ingredients: potato, rye, and wheat. Each style has its own unique flavor profile and showcases how unique vodka can be. Chopin’s Potato Vodka (highlighted in the cocktail below) is the most awarded potato-based vodka on the market. The creamy, full-bodied flavor make it ideal in a wide range of cocktails as well as for sipping neat or in a martini. The spirit has a long, clean finish with no burn and a subtle green apple and vanilla aroma on the nose.

Chopin’s Rye Vodka highlights the spicy flavor of Polish rye, with a peppery profile idea for both sweet and savory cocktails. Slight aromas of rye bread delight the nose while a vibrant pepper flavor opens on the palate. The medium body leads to a short, crisp finish that pairs well with anything featuring ginger, peppers, and fresh berries. The lightest and sweetest of the three is the Wheat Vodka, which has a floral bouquet with a light mouthfeel, sweet notes of caramel and a gentle finish.

Steak & Chopin Potato

Steak & Chopin Potato

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Chopin Potato Vodka
• 2 dashes Worcestershire
• 2-3 turns cracked black pepper

Preparation: Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into chilled martini glass. Skewer steak and roasted potatoes as garnish.

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Traditionally, sake brewing season starts in October and runs through April – which is why we celebrate Sake Day every October 1st.

This Sake Day, celebrate with single-serve sake options. Recently, many sake lines have come out with single serve packaging that can be re-used or recycled. Not only are they attractively packaged, but they allow you to try out a few different styles before committing to a full bottle! Check out a few of our current favorites!

Maneki Wanko “Lucky Dog”

This crisp, smooth sake is packaged in a single serve carton for an easy to pack beverage that can go with you just about anywhere. The name and imagery is a play on the traditional Lucky Cat, or Maneki Neko. The futsushu sake has notes of dry grapes and bananas with an ABV of 13.2%. Pair the easy-drinking sake with rich foods, avocado, and white fish.

Lucky Dog Sake

Yuki No Tenshi “Snow Angel”

Best served with BBQ, curry, ice cream, and spicy foods, Snow Angel’s aromas of cantaloupe and lily flowers open this delightfully smooth, creamy and fully bodied sake. The refreshing sake is a silky, delicare, and unfiltered nigori style that  is meant to represent the snow of Hokkaido. On the palate notes of muscat grape, strawberry, and a milky cream shine through.

Yuki No Tenshi “Snow Angel”

Chibi Zumo “Little Sumo”

This Junmai genshu sake bosts an impressive 18% ABV, making it truly a small but strong expression. Inspired by sumo wrestlers, the sake is a genshu, or undiluted, spirit hence the strong ABV. Despite it’s strength, the sake is smooth and rich with notes of Asian pear, almonds, and banana that pair well with cheese, and other fatty and rich foods.

Little Sumo Sake

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