Tag

Bar Consultant Archives - Page 60 of 407 - Side Bar

Balsamic Vinegar—Bartender’s New Best Friend

By | Mixology News

“The use of balsamic in cocktails began as an experiment by creative bartenders who were looking to push the boundaries of traditional recipes.”

That’s according to Claudio Stefani Giusti. If his last name rings a bell, it may be because Claudio is the 17th Generation owner and CEO of Guisti, one of Italy’s most iconic purveyors of balsamic vinegar.

For over four centuries, the family-run company based in Modena, Italy has been producing balsamic vinegar, crafted from grape must. This versatile condiment has evolved into a culinary staple, whether enhancing salad dressings, marinades, or adding a finishing touch to dishes like tomatoes or mozzarella. While its global kitchen fame is indisputable, balsamic vinegar’s emergence as a distinctive addition to bar carts is rapidly gaining popularity in Italy and beyond.

“People have been discovering that the complex flavors of balsamic could add a unique dimension to drinks,” explains Claudio.

“It brings together sweetness, acidity, and a hint of umami in a way that no other ingredient could. As these innovative cocktails started gaining popularity, more and more mixologists began incorporating balsamic into their creations, and a new trend was born.”

In fact, thank the actor and Italian travel food host Stanley Tucci for the spike in interest. “We’ve noticed a significant uptick in the popularity of balsamic cocktails in recent years and in the US thanks to the Negroni with a Twist that Stanley Tucci made using our balsamic vinegar in his show Searching for Italy,” Claudio says.

“It’s been wonderful to see our balsamic vinegars being featured in cocktail recipes across the globe, from trendy bars to home gatherings. I think this trend is here to stay, as more and more people discover the joy of experimenting with balsamic in their drinks.”

Aside from Negronis, balsamic can also easily be incorporated in classics like a Manhattan, a Boulevardier, and Martinis. Claudio’s personal favorite is a Balsamic Tom Collins. “It’s a delightful twist on the classic cocktail that showcases our 5 Gold Medals balsamic vinegar,” he explains. “The combination of gin, cherry liqueur, lemon, sugar, and our 5 Gold Medals balsamic creates a harmonious balance of flavors.”

Make your own Balsamic Tom Collins at home using the recipe below and see what all the fuss is about.

Balsamic Tom Collins

Ingredients

  • 4 and ½ oz. Gin
  • 2 oz. Cherry Liqueur
  • 2 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 1 bar spoon Sugar
  • 1 bar spoon Giusti ‘5 Gold Medals’ Balsamic Vinegar

Preparation

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well and strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
  3. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry.
  4. Enjoy responsibly!
  5. This combination of gin, cherry liqueur, lemon, sugar, and our 5 Gold Medals balsamic vinegar creates a harmonious balance of flavors that's sure to impress.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Balsamic Tom Collins”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Balsamic Tom Collins”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Giusti1.png”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“4 and u00bd oz. Gin”,”2 oz. Cherry Liqueur”,”2 oz. Lemon Juice”,”1 bar spoon Sugar”,”1 bar spoon Giusti u20185 Gold Medalsu2019 Balsamic Vinegar”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Combine all the ingredients in a shaker with ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Shake well and strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Enjoy responsibly!”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”This combination of gin, cherry liqueur, lemon, sugar, and our 5 Gold Medals balsamic vinegar creates a harmonious balance of flavors that’s sure to impress.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

The post Balsamic Vinegar—Bartender’s New Best Friend appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

Source: Mixology News

2 Funky Margaritas for Summer

By | Mixology News

With the warm weather here to stay, it’s only natural we want to reach for a margarita to cool down.

While the classic recipe is delicious, it’s fun to change it up, especially with the two recipes below. Check them out!

At Bar Calico, Head Bartender Alex Dominguez’s Tomatillo Margarita is a zesty sip on their latest cocktail menu. A similar feel to a spicy margarita, this offering is inspired by the bright flavors of the American southwest, in specific, tomatillo salsa, which is made in house. Ancho verde with its poblano pepper flavor compliments the vegetal blanco tequila, and not a lot of agave is needed as the salsa’s tomatillos give it that natural sweetness that we all love in margaritas. The result: a savory, spicy, delicious bomb of flavor!

Photo by Ashley Sears

Tomatillo Margarita

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Herradura Silver
  • 1.5 oz. Tomatillo Salsa*
  • .75 oz. Ancho Verde
  • .75 oz. Lime
  • .25 oz. Agave
  • Salt and Tajín mix, for rim

Preparation

  1. Shake, then strain into a rocks glass with half salt, half tajín rim.

*Tomatillo Salsa


Ingredients

  • 12 Peeled Tomatillos
  • 2 Serrano Peppers
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • Cucumber, halved
  • Cilantro bunch

Preparation

  1. Roast at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes, then let cool and add to a blender with half a cucumber and a cilantro bunch.
  2. Add 4 ounces of lime juice and salt to taste.
  3. Blend and let cool before storing.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Tomatillo Margarita”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Tomatillo Margarita”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/BARCALICO_Tomatillo-Margarita_4_ASHLEYSEARS.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“1.5 oz. Herradura Silver”,”1.5 oz. Tomatillo Salsa*”,”.75 oz. Ancho Verde”,”.75 oz. Lime”,”.25 oz. Agave”,”Salt and Taju00edn mix, for rim”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Shake, then strain into a rocks glass with half salt, half taju00edn rim.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}


While avocados may not be the first ingredient that come to mind when making a margarita, Romeo’s Co-Owner and Beverage Director, Evan Hawkins, chose it specifically for its creamy, velvety texture. The goal for all of the drinks at Romeo’s centers around color, texture, and temperature. With its rich green color, delicate blend of citrus and creamy sweetness with a little kick, and crisp ice-cold glass, Evan’s Spicy Avocado Margarita is a crowd favorite to be enjoyed all summer long.

Photo by Noah Fecks

Spicy Avocado Margarita

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Tequila
  • .75 oz. Lime
  • 1 oz. Avocado Cordial*
  • 3 Dashes Spicy Tincture**

Preparation

  1. Shaken and poured over a rocks glass with a big rock ice cube.
  2. Garnish with chamoy and spicy salt***.

*Avocado Cordial


Ingredients

  • 1000g of Avocado purred
  • 300g Lime
  • 300g Lemon
  • 400g Water
  • 1/4 tsp of Spirulina
  • 1000g Light Agave (to keep color purest green)

Preparation

  1. Blend all together.

**Spicy Tincture Recipe


Ingredients

  • 2 quarts of High Proof Vodka (Devil Springs 151)
  • 12 Fresno, sliced

Preparation

***Spicy Salt Recipe


Ingredients

  • 1 qt Salt
  • ¼ cup Cayenne Pepper
  • ¼ cup of Cumin
  • ¼ cup Cinnamon Powder
  • ¼ cup Chili Powder
  • ½ cup Smoked Paprika
  • ½ cup Sugar

Preparation

  1. Combine ingredients in a quart container.
  2. Store in dry place.
  3. Keeps indefinitely.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Spicy Avocado Margarita”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Spicy Avocado Margarita”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Spicy-Avocado-Margarita_Credit_-Noah_Fecks-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“2 oz. Tequila”,”.75 oz. Lime”,”1 oz. Avocado Cordial*”,”3 Dashes Spicy Tincture**”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Shakenu00a0and poured over a rocks glass with a big rock ice cube.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with chamoy and spicy salt***.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

The post 2 Funky Margaritas for Summer appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

Source: Mixology News

Templeton Julep

By | Mixology News

Embracing its legacy deeply rooted in the Prohibition era, Templeton has flourished into a nationally recognized name, bringing exceptional craftsmanship to its whiskey.

Templeton’s latest release, Templeton FORTITUDE Bourbon, has an enticing aroma that combines delicate floral and grassy notes, accompanied by hints of spice, black pepper, sweet vanilla, and the subtle fruitiness of lemon peels. Rich flavors of rye and spice are harmoniously blended with butterscotch and wonderful zesty citrus, followed by an enduring warm finish of spicy oak notes and caramel popcorn. Below is their take on the classic Julep cocktail, check it out!

Templeton Julep

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Templeton FORTITUDE Bourbon
  • 1/4 oz. Simple Syrup
  • 8 Mint Leaves

Preparation

  1. Lightly muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup.
  2. Add the bourbon, then pack the glass tightly with crushed ice.
  3. Stir until the cup frosts on the outside.
  4. Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome.
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig and, if desired, a few drops of bitters.
  6. Enjoy!

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Templeton Julep”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Templeton Julep”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Templeton-FORTITUDE-Bourbon-Mint-Julep-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“2 oz. Templeton FORTITUDE Bourbon”,”1/4 oz. Simple Syrup”,”8 Mint Leaves”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Lightly muddle the mint leaves with the simple syrup.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Add the bourbon, then pack the glass tightly with crushed ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Stir until the cup frosts on the outside.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Top with more crushed ice to form an ice dome.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with a mint sprig and, if desired, a few drops of bitters.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Enjoy!”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

The post Templeton Julep appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

Source: Mixology News

Meet Chilled 100 Bartender Justin “Jsleep” Houston

By | Mixology News

For Justin “Jsleep” Houston, bartending wasn’t initially on his radar. However, after persistent encouragement from his friends and colleagues, he reconsidered.

Intrigued by the prospect, Justin sought advice, received positive feedback, and eventually embraced the opportunity.

Now, he’s fully committed to the craft and currently operates as a mobile bartender.

What inspired you to become a bartender?

To be quite honest, I never wanted to be a bartender at first, but it was my friends Mr. Bret (my kitchen manager at California Pizza Kitchen), Ila, Brad, JB & Stacy who kept bringing the topic up to me. I quickly declined the idea. However, for the next few weeks, it was constantly being stated to me that I just might be a great fit behind the bar. So, I asked a few questions, got back the responses I desired and was like “YOLO!! Count me in,” and I’ve been locked in ever since.

Where do you tend bar now? What makes it unique?

I currently work for myself as a mobile bartender, however, my entire philosophy and methods of bartending are under the studies of Mr. Peter Clifton and Cody Northcutt of the INFAMOUS Ready Room (@ready.room on Instagram) located in Houston, TX. Their establishment is one of the first bars that made me say “Wow!! this place is simple, yet beautiful” Every Friday and Saturday, there is live music composed by the ever so talented Vanguard Collective Music Group (@vanguard_collective_htx), and that’s when the magic happens. The music… the ambience… the crowd. Mix those three elements with a few classic handcrafted cocktails (ask about the Mykawa Sour & the Westlothian) and you are in for a great night.

Who has been most influential in your development as a bartender?

Firstly, my God, for the blessings of this gift and lining my life’s path with these amazing people. My personal angel, my mom, Pamela (I hope I’m making you proud), Chef Bret Bartelme for the opportunity to start bartending, Chef Jabril Riddick for my acquired understanding of great customer service, Mr. Peter Clifton for telling me to “forget everything you know about bartending and become a student of the game,” Cody Northcutt for the reality checks and reminders when I doubted myself and my talents, my best friends and brothers Ca$h, Kevo and Jason for keeping me on path when I started to stray away, Mr. Ed Warner (@edexperience) & Bevin (@ohbevin) for teaching me to “dream bigger,” Drunken Corner (@drunkencornerhtx) for the opportunity to grow and build relationships, 3Js and a K Company for supplying the reasons to chase these dreams (I love y’all), and lastly, the numerous real friends and family that have been there before and during this time as I continue to grow through and through.

Do you have any advice for novice/ at home bartenders?

Read, study from the greats, and pick up essential keys to build upon your own style of bartending that will help you grow in the industry. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them. Some of my best drinks came from simple mistakes.

What is your favorite ingredient right now and why?

Egg Whites. Going from “Ewww, yuck” to being able to explain how egg white adds a creamy, velvety texture to cocktails and gaining people’s trust to get them to change their minds and try it is a big win for myself and other bartenders facing this ingredient.

How do you go about creating a cocktail? Is there a specific process or simply a moment of inspiration?

It’s honestly a combination of both a process and inspiration. Prime example: I recently entered a Cognac Competition, and I had to take the flavors and consistency of a Sweet Potato Pie and transfer that into a cocktail. It was all inspired by a conversation between myself and my good friends Chuan (@levelsofgrandeur) and Joyce (@thegourmetglobetrotter). Chuan said she had a sweet potato spice syrup made and Joyce and I were talking about fall menus that we wanted to create. and then, BOOM!!! It hit me to try and create a Sweet Potato Pie Cocktail, and that’s how “Towards The End” was birthed.

Do you have a special technique you use or a tip for making a particular drink?

Always double strain creamy cocktails. Always stir, NEVER SHAKE, an Old Fashioned. That’s like nails on a chalkboard to me.

Where do you see the bartending/cocktail culture headed?

I truly believe bartending just in the near future will surpass anything of our wildest dreams and concepts. My good friend Terrance (@theetraptender) who’s really, really great with understanding the molecular structure and binding of cocktails and its ingredients, and my other homie Tony (@__drinkman) is outstanding with how flavors work well together (his Blueberry Basil Lemonade is killer), are great examples of knowing that the future of bartending is in good hands and will go further than just shaking and stirring. I honestly can’t wait.

The post Meet Chilled 100 Bartender Justin “Jsleep” Houston appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

Source: Mixology News

6 Sorel and Soda Cocktails for Summer

By | Mixology News

Whether you’re looking for a low-ABV libation or wanting to spice up some soda-centric cocktails, Sorel has created your new go-tos for summer entertaining.

Rum

Sorel & Soda

Ingredients

  • 1 part Sorel
  • 2 parts Club Soda

Preparation

  1. Combine Sorel & club soda in glass of choice with ice, garnish with citrus.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Sorel & Soda”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Sorel & Soda”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sorel-Soda-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“1 part Sorel”,”2 parts Club Soda”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Combine Sorel & club soda in glass of choice with ice, garnish with citrus.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

Rum

Sorel Mule

Ingredients

  • 1 Part Sorel
  • 2 Parts Dry Ginger Beer*
  • Squeeze of Lime

Preparation

  1. In glass of choice, fill 3/4 of the way with ice; add Sorel; squeeze one lime wedge and drop into glass; top with chilled ginger beer.
  2. Garnish with lime.

Additional Notes

*Recommended: Fever-Tree Ginger Beer

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Sorel Mule”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Sorel Mule”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sorel-Mule-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“1 Part Sorel”,”2 Parts Dry Ginger Beer*”,”Squeeze of Lime”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”In glass of choice, fill 3/4 of the way with ice; add Sorel; squeeze one lime wedge and drop into glass; top with chilled ginger beer.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with lime.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

Charro-Cereza

by Bartender Saeed “Hawk” House

Ingredients

  • .5 oz. Sorel
  • 1 oz. Blanco Tequila
  • .25 oz. Lime Juice
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 4-5 oz. Cherry coke

Preparation

  1. Garnish with salt rim and cherry.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Charro-Cereza”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Charro-Cereza”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Charro-Cereza-4-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:”Bartender Saeed u201cHawku201d House”},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“.5 oz. Sorel”,”1 oz. Blanco Tequila”,”.25 oz. Lime Juice”,”Pinch of Salt”,”4-5 oz. Cherry coke”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with salt rim and cherry.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

Papa-Legba

by Bartender Saeed “Hawk” House

Ingredients

  • .75 oz. Sorel
  • 1.5 oz. Hawk’s Private Batch of La Luna Mezcal
  • .75 oz. Lime Juice
  • .75 oz. Simple Syrup (1:1)
  • 3 oz. Uncle Waithley’s Ginger Beer

Preparation

  1. Top with 3 oz. Uncle Waithley’s Ginger Beer.
  2. Garnish with dehydrated lime or candied hibiscus.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Papa-Legba”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Papa-Legba”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Papa-Legba-9-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:”Bartender Saeed u201cHawku201d House”},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“.75 oz. Sorel”,”1.5 oz. Hawku2019s Private Batch of La Luna Mezcal”,”.75 oz. Lime Juice”,”.75 oz. Simple Syrup (1:1)”,”3 oz. Uncle Waithleyu2019s Ginger Beer”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Top with 3 oz. Uncle Waithleyu2019s Ginger Beer.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with dehydrated lime or candied hibiscus.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

Bubly Blitz

by Bartender Tiffanie Barriere

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Sorel
  • 3/4 oz. Cointreau
  • 2 oz. bubly Blackberry
  • 2 oz. Black Girl Magic Sparkling Brut

Preparation

  1. Build in a wine glass on ice.
  2. Garnish with an orange wheel.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Bubly Blitz”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Bubly Blitz”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bubly-Blitz-4-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:”Bartender Tiffanie Barriere”},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“2 oz. Sorel”,”3/4 oz. Cointreau”,”2 oz. bubly Blackberry”,”2 oz. Black Girl Magic Sparkling Brut”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Build in a wine glass on ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with an orange wheel.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

Line-of-Scrimmage

by Bartender Tiffanie Barriere

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Sorel
  • 2 oz. Pepsi Soda (or your favorite cola)
  • .5 oz. Gin
  • .5 oz. Vodka
  • .5 oz. White Rum
  • .5 oz. Lemon Juice
  • .5 oz. Lime Juice

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT Pepsi in a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake cold for 10 seconds.
  3. Pour over fresh ice.
  4. Top with cola.
  5. Garnish with straw and orange wheel.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Line-of-Scrimmage”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Line-of-Scrimmage”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Line-of-Scrimmage-1-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:”Bartender Tiffanie Barriere”},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“2 oz. Sorel”,”2 oz. Pepsi Soda (or your favorite cola)”,”.5 oz. Gin”,”.5 oz. Vodka”,”.5 oz. White Rum”,”.5 oz. Lemon Juice”,”.5 oz. Lime Juice”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Combine all ingredients EXCEPT Pepsi in a cocktail shaker with ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Shake cold for 10 seconds.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Pour over fresh ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Top with cola.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with straw and orange wheel.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

The post 6 Sorel and Soda Cocktails for Summer appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

Source: Mixology News

4 Must Mix Dewar’s Cocktails for Summer

By | Mixology News

Dewar’s Scotch whisky, known for its versatility, is an excellent choice for crafting a variety of cocktails.

Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hanging at a backyard barbecue, or enjoying an evening on the patio, Dewar’s adds a sophisticated twist to your summer sips.

The Official Cocktail of the U.S. Open is a refreshing mix of Dewar’s 12-Year-Old, club soda, and lemonade.

The Lemon Wedge

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. Dewar’s 12-Year-Old
  • 3 oz. Club Soda
  • 2 oz. Lemonade

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients over ice in a Highball glass.
  2. Stir to incorporate.
  3. Garnish with a lemon wedge or wheel and a “golf tee” cocktail pick.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”The Lemon Wedge”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for The Lemon Wedge”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dewars-Lemon-Wedge-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“1 1/2 oz. Dewaru2019s 12-Year-Old”,”3 oz. Club Soda”,”2 oz. Lemonade”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Combine all ingredients over ice in a Highball glass.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Stir to incorporate.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with a lemon wedge or wheel and a u201cgolf teeu201d cocktail pick.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

A fruit-forward harmony of apricot, pineapple, and lemon that perfectly accentuates the apple and citrus notes of Dewar’s 12-Year-Old.

Highland Bloom

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. Dewar’s 12-Year-Old
  • 1/2 oz. Apricot Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
  • 3/4 Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice
  • 4 Dashes: Fee Brother Fee Foam

Preparation

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
  2. Dry shake ingredients to foam & pour into coupe glass.
  3. Garnish with lightly torched rosemary sprig across top.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Highland Bloom”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Highland Bloom”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dewars-High-Bloom-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“1 1/2 oz. Dewaru2019s 12-Year-Old”,”1/2 oz. Apricot Liqueur”,”1/2 oz. Simple Syrup”,”3/4 Fresh Lemon Juice”,”1 oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice”,”4 Dashes: Fee Brother Fee Foam”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Shake all ingredients with ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Dry shake ingredients to foam & pour into coupe glass.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with lightly torched rosemary sprig across top.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

The traditional Whisky Sour goes up a level when made with the floral notes and butterscotch-vanilla finish of Dewar’s 12-Year-Old.

Spiced Pear Sour

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. Dewar’s 12-Year-Old
  • 3/4 oz. Spiced Pear Liqueur
  • 1/2 oz. Maple Syrup
  • 3/4 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 1 Egg White

Preparation

  1. Shake ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.
  2. Garnish with candied ginger & sage.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Spiced Pear Sour”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Spiced Pear Sour”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dewars-Spiced-Pear-Sour-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“1 1/2 oz. Dewaru2019s 12-Year-Old”,”3/4 oz.u00a0Spiced Pear Liqueur”,”1/2u00a0oz. Maple Syrup”,”3/4 oz. Lemon Juice”,”1 Egg White”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Shake ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with candied ginger & sage.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

Dewar’s Old Fashioned

Ingredients

  • Dewar’s 12-Year-Old
  • Demerara Sugar
  • 2 Parts Demerara Sugar
  • 1 Part Boiling Water
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Angostura bitters

Preparation

  1. Pour Dewar’s, Demerara syrup, and bitters into a tin.
  2. Add ice cubes and stir until chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
  4. Garnished with Lemon and Orange Peel.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Dewaru2019s Old Fashioned”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Dewaru2019s Old Fashioned”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Dewars-Old-Fashioned-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“Dewaru2019s 12-Year-Old”,”Demerara Sugar”,”2 Parts Demerara Sugar”,”1 Part Boiling Water”,”Pinch of Salt”,”Angostura bitters”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Pour Dewaru2019s, Demerara syrup, and bitters into a tin.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Add ice cubes and stir until chilled.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnished with Lemon and Orange Peel.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

The post 4 Must Mix Dewar’s Cocktails for Summer appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

Source: Mixology News

L’Aperitivo Nonino is Girl Power in a Bottle

By | Mixology News

The distillery’s 2019 release, L’Aperitivo Nonino BotanicalDrink, highlights the prowess of Nonino’s third-generation female distiller, Silvia Milocco Nonino.

She set the tone for every bottle to be a force of nature, with three generations of Nonino women now running the show.

“Silvia, left a widow during the second World War, took over our distillery, and became the first female master distiller in Italy,” says Francesca Nonino, the sixth generation representing Nonino.

With her contagious energy, Francesca takes the lead on grappa, amaro, and aperitif education with her dominating social media presence and robust knowledge of Italian spirits, carrying on her family distillery’s impressive legacy.

“Silvia approached the world of liqueurs with the same philosophy she used in the kitchen: using few ingredients, but of top quality.”


This mantra birthed an exciting new aperitivo, L’Aperitivo Nonino BotanicalDrink. “The drink’s story is a testament to “girl power,” adds Nonino.

This power emanates from the juice through to the label. “The packaging tells the story of our company,” says Nonino.

“The three women on the label pay respect to Silvia and represent the three generations of women distillers who followed her. Each of them holds a transparent glass in their hands so that when you pour the L’Aperitivo Nonino, the glasses are emptied as if you are drinking with the last three generations of Nonino women!”

L’Aperitivo Nonino BotanicalDrink is one word: versatile – its tantalizing (and top secret) blend of 18 botanicals creates a fresh and bitter enough aperitivo that ignites creativity in cocktail recipes, but is also equally excellent on its own.

So, what is the magic behind Silvia’s original infusion? Well, it’s more than just choosing the right botanicals; it’s also how you treat them. Each of the 18 botanicals is dried at low temperatures to heighten their flavors and aromas, which also lends a kiss of sunshine to the drink’s color. The fifth generation of Noninos, comprised of three sisters, also chose to change the base liquid in their grandmother’s original recipe. By choosing to make the base liquid their proprietary ÙE® Grape Distillate and infusing the 18 local botanicals, the new L’Aperitivo BotanicalDrink is 100% all-natural and vegan friendly.

All you need is ice and you’re ready to sip away, or dazzle it up in cocktails, which bartenders love. Through her extensive travels, Francesca has seen firsthand how L’Aperitivo Nonino BotanicalDrink can create magic in some unexpected ways. “Its tasting notes make it the perfect liqueur not only to be mixed in any super easy, low abv, bubbly cocktail, but also in more complex cocktails, such as in a White Negroni.”

“One of the cocktails created with it that impressed me the most for how quick and delicious it was, is the West Palm. In Florida, they offered me our L’Aperitivo with crushed ice, lime, and Fever-Tree Sparkling Pink Grapefruit, and it was to die for! In San Francisco, a bartender made me a shot that mixed one part of L’Aperitivo and one part of mezcal. I loved how the freshness of Nonino and the smokiness of mezcal complement each other.”

Though a diehard cocktail lover, Francesca Nonino left us with one dare—to find any other aperitif that tastes this good neat. We’ll skip the challenge and head right to sipping this bit of sunshine in a bottle.

The post L’Aperitivo Nonino is Girl Power in a Bottle appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

Source: Mixology News

Celebrate the Fourth of July with These 4 Patriotic Cocktails

By | Mixology News

What better way to enhance your Independence Day celebrations than with a delicious blend of tastes as dazzling as the fireworks that light up the night sky?

Check out the 4 recipes below, each from craft distillers, that are ideal for any event you find yourself at!

This prohibition era cocktail really is the ‘bee’s knees’ and a super simple way to add a spring in your step!

Photo by Fort Hamilton Distillery

Gin

Bee’s Knees

by Alex Clarke – Fort Hamilton Distillery Bar in Brooklyn, NY

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Fort Hamilton New World Gin
  • 3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 oz. Honey Syrup (1:1)

Preparation

  1. Add the gin, lemon juice and honey syrup into a shaker.
  2. Add ice and shake until well-chilled.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe.
  4. Garnish with a lemon twist.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Beeu2019s Knees”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Beeu2019s Knees”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bees-Knees-Fort-Hamilton-New-World-Gin-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:”Alex Clarke – Fort Hamilton Distilleryu00a0Bar in Brooklyn, NY”},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“2 oz. Fort Hamilton New World Gin”,”3/4 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice”,”1/2 oz. Honey Syrup (1:1)”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Add the gin, lemon juice and honey syrup into a shaker.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Add ice and shake until well-chilled.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Strain into a chilled coupe.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with a lemon twist.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

This one’s a super easy and refreshing summer sip featuring the world’s first coffee-aged tequila.

Photo by Quintaliza Tequila

New Throwback

by Alli Torres of Quintaliza Tequila

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Quintaliza Reposado Tequila
  • 1 oz. Cranberry Pomegranate Juice
  • Squeeze of Fresh Lime

Preparation

  1. Combine Quintaliza, cranberry pomegranate juice in a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Top with Fever Tree Sparkling Lime & Yuzu.
  3. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”New Throwback”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for New Throwback”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/New-Throwback-Spring-Summer-Cocktail-4-of-5.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:”Alli Torresu00a0of Quintaliza Tequila”},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“1.5 oz. Quintaliza Reposado Tequila”,”1u00a0oz. Cranberry Pomegranate Juice”,”Squeeze of Fresh Lime”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Combine Quintaliza, cranberry pomegranate juice in a rocks glass with ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Top with Fever Tree Sparkling Lime & Yuzu.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

This fun twist on the classic will transport you to a tropical paradise, creating a sense of escape and relaxation that is perfect for celebrating freedom and summer.

Photo by Coconut Cartel

Rum

Miami Tai

by Dani Zig of Coconut Cartel Rum

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Coconut Cartel Blanco Rum
  • .5 oz. Coconut Cartel Añejo Rum
  • .75 oz. Orange Curaçao
  • .75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • .5 oz. Orgeat Syrup

Preparation

  1. Shake all ingredients except Coconut Cartel Añejo Rum with ice.
  2. Strain over fresh ice in a double rocks glass.
  3. Float Coconut Cartel Añejo Rum over the top.
  4. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel or wedge.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Miami Tai”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Miami Tai”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MiamiTai-scaled.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:”Dani Zig of Coconut Cartel Rum”},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“1.5 oz. Coconut Cartel Blanco Rum”,”.5 oz. Coconut Cartel Au00f1ejo Rum”,”.75 oz. Orange Curau00e7ao”,”.75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice”,”.5 oz. Orgeat Syrup”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Shake all ingredients except Coconut Cartel Au00f1ejo Rum with ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Strain over fresh ice in a double rocks glass.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Float Coconut Cartel Au00f1ejo Rum over the top.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheel or wedge.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

A twist on the classic Kir Royale, the Brugal 1888 Royale is a simple yet elegant golden hued cocktail, and a light yet elevated sip to stir up during the warmer season.

Photo by Brugal 1888

Brugal 1888 Royale

by Gabe Urrutia of Brugal

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Brugal 1888
  • 5 ml Sugar syrup
  • Dry Champagne, to top

Preparation

  1. Stir 1888 and sugar briefly. Strain into glass over a large cube of ice.
  2. Top with a splash of Champagne.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Brugal 1888 Royale”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Brugal 1888 Royale”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Brugal-1888-Royale.jpg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:”Gabe Urrutia of Brugal”},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“50 ml Brugal 1888″,”5 ml Sugar syrup”,”Dry Champagne, to top”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Stir 1888 and sugar briefly. Strain into glass over a large cube of ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Top with a splash of Champagne.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

The post Celebrate the Fourth of July with These 4 Patriotic Cocktails appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

Source: Mixology News

4 Summer Cocktails from SMOKE LAB Vodka

By | Mixology News

To celebrate the arrival of the sunny season, SMOKE LAB Vodka is serving up a menu of original and refreshing cocktail recipes, ripe with the flavors of summer, that pair beautifully with the distinct Indian flavor inspired SMOKE LAB Vodka profiles including SMOKE LAB Saffron, SMOKE LAB Aniseed, and SMOKE LAB Classic.

Staying on trend, each of the four inspired cocktails are named for rock and roll classics and created by SMOKE LAB National Mixologist and Industry expert, @paulalukas27.

Dance Hall Days

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. SMOKE LAB Saffron Vodka
  • .75 oz. Giffard Piment D' Espellete
  • .5 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 3 oz. Bubly Burst Peach Mango Sparkling Water
  • ½  tsp Tajin Clasico seasoning – half rim
  • Outshine Mango with Tajin Clasico frozen fruit bar – garnish

Preparation

  1. Combine liquid ingredients except sparkling water in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake and strain over fresh ice into Tajin Clasico half rimmed cocktail glass.
  3. Top with peach mango sparkling water.
  4. Garnish with Mango with Tajin frozen fruit bar and seeded habanero pepper.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Dance Hall Days”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Dance Hall Days”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dance-hall-days-scaled.jpeg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“1.5 oz. SMOKE LAB Saffron Vodka”,”.75 oz. Giffard Piment D’ Espellete”,”.5 oz. Lemon Juice”,”3 oz. Bubly Burst Peach Mango Sparkling Water”,”u00bdu00a0 tsp Tajin Clasico seasoning -u00a0half rim”,”Outshine Mango with Tajin Clasico frozen fruit bar – garnish”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Combine liquid ingredients except sparkling water in a shaker with ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Shake and strain over fresh ice into Tajin Clasico half rimmed cocktail glass.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Top with peach mango sparkling water.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with Mango with Tajin frozen fruit baru00a0and seeded habanero pepper.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

Listen To The Music

Ingredients

  • 1.5  oz. SMOKE LAB Saffron Vodka
  • 1 oz. Aperol
  • 1 oz. Tart Cherry Juice
  • 3 dashes Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters
  • 2 oz. Jarritos Strawberry Soda
  • ½ tsp The Spice and Tea Exchange Rose Sugar – half rim

Preparation

  1. Combine liquid ingredients except soda in a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake and strain into a coupe half rimmed with rose sugar.
  3. Garnish with two cherries.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Listen To The Music”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Listen To The Music”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/listen-to-the-music-scaled.jpeg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“1.5u00a0 oz. SMOKE LAB Saffron Vodka”,”1 oz. Aperol”,”1 oz. Tart Cherry Juice”,”3 dashes Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters”,”2 oz. Jarritos Strawberry Soda”,”u00bd tsp The Spice and Tea Exchange Rose Sugar -u00a0half rim”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Combine liquid ingredients except soda in a shaker with ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Shake and strain into a coupe half rimmed with rose sugar.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with two cherries.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

Fortnight

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. SMOKE LAB Vodka
  • 1 oz. Lustau Rose' Vermouth
  • 3 dashes Scrappy's Orange Bitters
  • ¼ cup Blueberries
  • 1 large Peach sliced (1 slice for garnish)
  • 3 oz. Badger Bevs Tonic Water

Preparation

  1. Combine liquid ingredients except tonic water in a large wine glass with ice and stir lightly.
  2. Add blueberries and peach slices.
  3. Top with tonic water and lightly stir again.
  4. Garnish with a slice of peach.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”Fortnight”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for Fortnight”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/fortnight-scaled.jpeg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“2 oz. SMOKE LAB Vodka”,”1 oz. Lustau Rose’ Vermouth”,”3 dashes Scrappy’s Orange Bitters”,”u00bc cup Blueberries”,”1 large Peach sliced (1 slice for garnish)”,”3 oz. Badger Bevs Tonic Water”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Combine liquid ingredients except tonic water in a large wine glass with ice and stir lightly.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Add blueberries and peach slices.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Top with tonic water and lightly stir again.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with a slice of peach.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

The Whole Of The Moon

Ingredients

  • 1.25 oz. SMOKE LAB Aniseed Vodka
  • 1.5 oz. The Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin
  • 2 oz. Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz. Grapefruit Juice
  • Pinch of Sea Salt
  • 4 fresh cut Pineapple chunks – garnish
  • 5 large Basil Leaves – 2 for garnish

Preparation

  1. Lightly muddle 3 basil leaves in a shaker.
  2. Add liquid ingredients, sea salt and ice.
  3. Shake and fine strain over fresh ice into a large rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with 4 fresh pineapple chunks and 2 slapped basil leaves.

{“@context”:”https://schema.org/”,”@type”:”Recipe”,”name”:”The Whole Of The Moon”,”description”:”A delicious cocktail recipe for The Whole Of The Moon”,”image”:”https://chilledmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/the-whole-of-the-moon-scaled.jpeg”,”author”:{“@type”:”Person”,”name”:””},”prepTime”:”PT5M”,”cookTime”:”PT0M”,”totalTime”:”PT5M”,”recipeYield”:”1 serving”,”recipeIngredient”:[“1.25 oz. SMOKE LAB Aniseed Vodka”,”1.5 oz. The Sassenach Wild Scottish Gin”,”2 oz. Pineapple Juice”,”1 oz.u00a0Grapefruit Juice”,”Pinch of Sea Salt”,”4 fresh cut Pineapple chunks – garnish”,”5 large Basil Leaves – 2 for garnish”],”recipeInstructions”:[{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Lightly muddle 3 basil leaves in a shaker.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Add liquid ingredients, sea salt and ice.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Shake and fine strain over fresh ice into a large rocks glass.”},{“@type”:”HowToStep”,”text”:”Garnish with 4 fresh pineapple chunks and 2 slapped basil leaves.”}],”recipeCategory”:”Cocktail”}

The post 4 Summer Cocktails from SMOKE LAB Vodka appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

Source: Mixology News

We Ask Bartender Sara Chaudhuri about Using her Graphic Design Background in Cocktail Creation

By | Mixology News

Sara Chaudhuri, Lead Bartender at the One Michelin-starred Bresca and a Tales of the Cocktail Top 10 Semifinalist, leverages her background in graphic design to craft Bresca’s Ethos cocktail menu, blending life experiences with nostalgia and sentiment through unique ingredients.

Her journey in the industry began while studying art in New York, where she discovered her passion for hospitality while working at bars. Upon returning to D.C., she gained her first Michelin-star experience at Rose’s Luxury, where she found an outlet for her creativity in crafting cocktails. Two years ago, she joined Bresca and now leads their cocktail program.

Guests at Bresca can expect top-tier food and cocktails, coupled with exceptional hospitality. Sara ensures personalized touches, such as welcome cards for special occasions and treats for guests’ pets, making everyone feel at home while enjoying exquisite drinks. “We are very honored to be one of the best restaurant bars in Washington D.C., and I love being able to use the resources provided by the Michelin kitchen at Bresca and the two Michelin Star Chef’s Counter at Jônt in creating our cocktails. Working with pastry teams specifically has allowed me to really focus on the creations of garnishes that accentuate and enhance the cocktail.”

Before taking over the bar at Bresca, Sara admired the omakase cocktail flight called “Flavour,” which highlighted different singular ingredients. Inspired by this concept, she developed “Ethos,” a cocktail experience that creates a deeper emotional connection with guests through the evocative power of flavors. Each cocktail in Ethos follows an emotional narrative, representing a feeling, state of mind, or moment in time, structured as a journey through the day.

“The cocktails go from ‘Sunlight,’ the joy of the sun hitting your face on a cold day, to ‘Backyard Party,’ a lively margarita variation with your friends, to ‘Selfcare,’ a clarified milk punch that reminds you of a face wash and climbing into warm sheets, followed by ‘Warmth,’ a Manhattan that evokes the warmth of seeing an old friend, and finally, ‘Leisure,’ having the rest of the day to yourself. Ethos II features five different expressive cocktails: Dew, Bodega, Cinema, Home, and Fireside.”

The Sunlight, a cocktail inspired by the Airmail, was the first cocktail in the Ethos experience. “The idea was to create a universal experience in a glass: feeling the sunlight hitting your face on a cold day. You know how when the sun hits you, you feel that tingle and hope? That’s what the Champagne in the cocktail was supposed to represent. The cocktail also had Iichiko Shochu for the umami flavor and St. Germain because the elderflower blooms in the sun just like excitement blooms at the start of a new day. It was a cocktail to celebrate adventure and new beginnings.” Sara’s approach not only connects with guests on a personal level but also serves as a creative platform for Sara to experiment with complex cocktail-making techniques.

Sara’s inspiration comes from The Flavor Bible, which is her second favorite resource after consulting the Michelin Star chefs she works with. She often uses it to connect different flavor ideas and create uncommon combinations, such as adding raspberry to the rice tuile in the Sunrise/Sunset cocktail instead of beet for additional complexity. The book includes personal anecdotes from chefs about their signature dishes and philosophies, offering valuable insights for bartending. For bartenders who are interested in creating innovative cocktails and balancing color and flavor, Sara offers these tips: Always prioritize taste. Express yourself through your drinks, treating them as an art form. Balance is crucial, particularly with acids and vinegars. Lastly, be willing to discard elements that don’t work, even if you love them, to ensure the cocktail remains delicious, as that is the priority.

The post We Ask Bartender Sara Chaudhuri about Using her Graphic Design Background in Cocktail Creation appeared first on Chilled Magazine.

Source: Mixology News