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The Spirit of Travel with Christine Wiseman and Dewar’s Whisky

By | Mixology News

Our content series, The Spirit of Travel with Dewar’s Scotch Whisky follows the essence of adventure and discovery into the craft of bartending.

Photos by Gerardo Gutierrez-Switaj

Created with the finest ingredients and a rich heritage that spans centuries, Dewar’s embodies the spirit of exploration and inspires wanderlust and curiosity. Bartenders are an adventurous bunch, and traveling can profoundly influence their cocktails by shaping creativity, technique, and worldview, while enriching their craft and personal journey.

Named as last year’s Best Bartender by North America’s 50 Best Bars, Christine Wiseman is the Global Beverage Director of Bar Lab Hospitality, which includes highly renounced bars such as Broken Shaker, Mesiba, Higher Ground, amongst others. We ask Christine about her career behind some of the nation’s hottest bars and how her travels ignite her passion for discovery with every sip.

Tell us why you enjoy bartending?

I love that every day is different! it really keeps you on your toes!

Tell us about your journey into bartending and what inspired you to pursue this career?

I have been in the hospitality industry my whole adult life. I have always loved it. I have worked every aspect of it and before I became a bartender I was working in the kitchen until I realized that my face needed to get back in the front of the house.

Talk to us about a recent accomplishment?

This past year, I was voted NA Bartenders Bartender 50 Best and TOTC United States Bartender of the Year.

How has your experience as a bartender influenced your understanding and appreciation of whisky, particularly Dewar’s 12-Year-Old?

My experience has taught me that ingredients for cocktails don’t need to be so traditional. people generally think that scotch is primarily used in stirred cocktails or to sip neat and I think that with the fruity and floral notes of Dewar’s 12 it can be used in so many different applications.

What is it about Dewar’s that resonates with you personally?

That it is so versatile

How has travel influenced your approach to bartending, and can you share how it might have deepened your appreciation for a whisky like Dewar’s 12-Year-Old?

Travel has greatly influenced my cocktails. everything we do and see, and taste creates a memory and being able to recreate that through a cocktail and tell a story is the best!

Do any of your travels directly inspire your creations or cocktails with Dewar’s 12-Year-Old?

Yes! the “Belize It” that I am featuring today is from my recent travels to Belize where I got to see fresh cacao harvested and ate fresh papaya every day!

Describe your cocktail that you’ve created using Dewar’s 12-Year-Old and the inspiration behind it?

Today I want to accentuate the fruity and floral notes with the fresh papaya puree and using the cacao nibs as an infusion into the dry vermouth, that for me pairs so nice with the papaya. With the essence of the pineapple soda on the nose is a great start to enjoying this cocktail! I love creating bright, fresh, and tropical cocktails with scotch. I love the malty finish with the tropical notes.

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The Story Behind the Lion’s Tail Cocktail

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From the bars at Asheville Proper and Little D’s, two locally-owned casual restaurants in Asheville, NC, comes the perfect Lion’s Tail cocktail.

First appearing in The Cafe Royal Cocktail Book, the classic Lion’s Tail came about during Prohibition in the 1930s and features allspice dram, a liqueur made with rum, pimento berries and spices, alongside bourbon, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. The Lion’s Tail is a unique drink that’s been mostly overlooked until recently.

Little D’s and Asheville Proper’s take on the classic libation adds cardamon bitters, making it perfect for the winter season with rich, spiced, aromatic flavors!

Photo by Grace Schroeder

Lion’s Tail

by Asheville Proper and Little D’s

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz. Bourbon
  • 1/2 oz. St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram
  • 1/4 oz. Demerara Syrup
  • 3/4 oz. Lime Juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 2 dashes Cardamom Bitters

Preparation

  1. Shake all ingredients.
  2. Strain and pour into a coupe glass.
  3. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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Celebrate The Met Gala From Home With These 6 Cocktails!

By | Mixology News

You don’t have to get dressed up for the Met Gala this year.

From Mezzacorona’s ‘Romance in the Garden’ to Goslings ‘Black Beauty’, and The Omni Grove Park Inn’s ‘Garden of Time’ creations, you’ll be able to reawaken fashion with a taste of the avant-garde.

Keep your pajamas on and join in on the celebration from the comfort of your own home with the 6 themed cocktails below!

Romance in the Garden

by Mezzacorona

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Delisa Pinot Grigio Rosé
  • 0.5 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
  • 0.5 oz. Sugar Syrup
  • 1 Egg White
  • 3 oz. Rotari Brut

Preparation

  1. Pour Delisa Pinot Grigio Rosé, grapefruit juice, sugar syrup, and egg white into the shaker full of ice.
  2. Shake vigorously for a good 10-15 seconds until it’s fully iced.
  3. Pour into a wine glass or coupe using the strainer.
  4. Top with Rotari Brut.
  5. Garnish with edible florals or grapefruit slices.

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Rum

Black Beauty

by Goslings

Ingredients

  • 1.5 parts Goslings Black Seal Rum
  • 1/2 part Simple Syrup
  • 3-4 Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 2-3 Fresh Blackberries
  • Juice of half a Lime
  • 3 parts Soda Water
  • Dash of Aromatic Bitters

Preparation

  1. Muddle the fresh blackberries, fresh mint leaves, simple syrup and the juice of half a lime.
  2. Add the rum and shake over ice.
  3. Strain into an ice filled rocks glass and top with soda water to taste.

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Fleur de Paradis

by The Omni Grove Park Inn

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Hendrick’s Gin
  • 0.5 oz. St. Germain
  • 0.5 oz. Grapefruit Juice
  • 0.5 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 1 oz. Champagne

Preparation

  1. Garnish: Edible Viola Flower

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Lavendar 75

by The Omni Grove Park Inn

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Empress 1908 Gin
  • 0.75 oz. Lemon Juice
  • 0.75 oz. Lavender Syrup
  • 1 oz. Prosecco

Preparation

  1. Garnish: Lemon Wheel & Dried Lavender Petals

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Grapefruit Spritz

by The Omni Grove Park Inn

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose Vodka
  • 1 oz. Rosemary Simple Syrup
  • 1 oz. Lime Juice
  • 2 oz. Grapefruit Juice

Preparation

  1. Add ice and shake vigorously 15 times.
  2. Strain into a wine glass, add ice and top Soda for a layered effect.
  3. Slide a lime wheel or two against the inside of the glass for decoration and add a long rosemary sprig for garnish.

Additional Notes

*Combine all ingredients in a shaker tin.

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Vue Sour

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Beefeater Gin
  • .5 oz. Lemon Juice
  • .5 oz. Simple Syrup
  • 3 dashes Rhubarb Bitters
  • 1 oz. Franciscan Cabernet Floater

Preparation

  1. Shake and strain into rocks glass.
  2. Add Vue 1913 specialty king cube.
  3. Add 1 oz. Franciscan Cabernet Floater.

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Embrace Your Inner Playfulness: Craft the FUN

By | Mixology News

In the intricate world of mixology, where precision and premium ingredients are paramount, it’s easy to become consumed by the pursuit of perfection.

The Craft Cocktail renaissance has undoubtedly seen the rebirth of an elevated standard of innovation and excellence. However, amidst this dedication to craft, one essential aspect can fade into the background: the sheer joy of the cocktail creation experience.

It’s been said that depending on the day, culinary chefs infuse their dishes with the “essence” of their prevailing mood. We recognize this truth, understanding that bartenders do the same when crafting their specialty cocktails. It’s so easy to zero in on perfection, then inadvertently, we can infuse our creations with some overly serious vibes.

The good folks at Deep Eddy Vodka are challenging every bartender – from the neighborhood pub to the trendy cocktail bar – to counter the seriousness and bring FUN back to the cocktail experience.

Join Deep Eddy Vodka for the Craft the Fun Cocktail Challenge. This competition is not just about showcasing the art of the cocktail (well, it is) but it’s also about embracing your inner spirit of playfulness.

The brand invites bartenders to create an original cocktail recipe featuring either Deep Eddy Original, Lemon, Lime, or Ruby Red Grapefruit Vodka. The cocktail should be balanced, delicious, creative, exciting, and of course, FUN!

Importantly for those afficionados, Deep Eddy Vodka uses only real fruit juice, pure cane sugar, and organic tea leaves to capture authenticity.

A total of five bartenders, one from each of the regional competitions (Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and San Diego) will be chosen to compete as finalists in Austin, TX, and receive $1000K each. During the final competition, one Grand Prize Winner will receive $5000K and the opportunity to be featured on the Deep Eddy Vodka website, social media, and an ad in Chilled Magazine announcing the winning Craft the Fun cocktail.

So, to all the bartenders out there, it’s time to combine sophistication with a healthy dash of carefree good times. Let’s raise our glasses to the sheer delight of the cocktail experience. Cheers to you for crafting the fun!

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Kentucky Woman Cocktail

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Celebrate this year’s Kentucky Derby with an inspired version of the Derby favorite, Mint Julep.

Kentucky Woman is the perfect cocktail to savor, whether you find yourself attending a Derby party or watching from home. Check out the recipe below, courtesy of SMOKE LAB National Mixologist, Paula Lukas!

KENTUCKY WOMAN

by Paula Lukas

Ingredients

  • 1.25 oz. Smoke Lab Saffron Vodka
  • 1.25 oz. UME Plum Liqueur
  • 1 oz. Basil Hayden Bourbon
  • 2 oz. Twinings Pure Peppermint Herbal Tea, cooled
  • 1 lemon peel, to rim and express

Preparation

  1. Combine liquid ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir until chilled.
  2. Strain over fresh ice into a large rocks glass.
  3. Run the lemon peel around the rim of the glass then express over cocktail and discard.
  4. Garnish with a skewer of raspberries and a slapped sprig of mint.
  5. Enjoy!

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Flecha Azul Margaritas!

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Cinco de Mayo isn’t inherently a traditional Mexican holiday. It was actually Mexican-Americans who initiated the commemoration of their country’s triumph over France in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Starting with the initial celebrations in states along the southern border in 1863, the holiday has evolved into an occasion primarily for Americans to embrace Mexican culture, highlighted by indulging in Mexican (or Mexican-American) cuisine and beverages.

Celebrate the holiday this year with the Flecha Azul margaritas down below!

Flecha Azul Blanco ($44.99) is the foundation of all expressions, delivers a balanced profile of expressive spice, cooked agave, ripe fruit and honey-sweet floral notes.

Flecharita

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Flecha Azul Blanco Tequila
  • ¾ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • ¾ oz. Triple Sec

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously.
  3. Strain into a rocks glass with ice.
  4. Enjoy!

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Flecha Azul Reposado ($54.99), aged 6 months, maintains the bright, crisp character of Blanco, layered against praline, vanilla, sandalwood and subtle baking spices.

Spicy Cucumber Margarita

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Flecha Azul Reposado
  • 5 Serrano Peppers, sliced
  • 2 oz. Cucumber Juice (Slice 1 cucumber. Blend well. Strain and press through a sieve.)
  • ½ oz. Lime Juice
  • ¾ oz. Orange Juice

Preparation

  1. Add Reposado and serrano pepper to a cocktail shaker.
  2. Muddle.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients and ice.
  4. Shake well.
  5. Strain into an ice-filled Tajin rimmed glass.

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Flecha Azul is an ultra-premium, Mexican-founded tequila intentionally created to bring an additive-free option to shelves across the country. It’s made with three simple ingredients — 100% Blue Weber Agave, water and yeast — and free of additives like syrups, sugars or caramel coloring so you know exactly what you’re putting into your body with every sip.

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4 Modern Old-Fashioned Recipes You Need To Try

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Arguably the most iconic cocktail in history, there’s nothing like a classic Old Fashioned.

Served as early as 1806, the Old-Fashioned was an evolution of the Whiskey Cocktail, and the ingredients were simple: whiskey, sugar, bitters and water. Since then, copious amounts of cocktails have been created, but the Old-Fashioned has transcended through time and earned its spot in the classics for a reason.

Today, no matter what bar you walk into, you can always order an Old-Fashioned. For many bartenders, its the most important to learn the basics of. However, the recipes below are anything but that. Check them out!

Fun fact: One of the first written instances of the name “Old-Fashioned” was included in Jerry Thomas’ Bartenders Guide: How To Mix Drinks in 1862!

Photo by Old Line Spirits

Campfire Old Fashioned

by Old Line Spirits

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Cask Strength Old Line Whiskey
  • 1/4 oz. Smoked Maple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Chocolate Bitters

Preparation

  1. Combine Cask Strength Old Line Whiskey, smoked maple syrup and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass and stir with ice.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  3. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

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Photo by Ryan Mahony / Hermitage Farm

House Old Fashioned

by Miranda Densford, Beverage Director, Barn8 Restaurant & Bourbon Bar

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Old Forester Signature 100
  • 1/4 oz. Foraged Hickory Bark Syrup*
  • 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
  • 1 dash Barn8 Housemade Orange Bitters**

Preparation

  1. In a mixing glass, combine all the ingredients.
  2. Add ice to chill and stir until slightly diluted.
  3. Strain the mixture into an old-fashioned glass filled with ice.
  4. Garnish with an expressed orange peel.

Additional Notes

*At the restaurant, this is a rich syrup made in large batches.

*Foraged Hickory Bark Syrup


Ingredients

  • 10 lbs Sugar in the Raw
  • 5 lbs Water
  • 1 quart Hickory Bark (broken into small pieces)

Preparation

  1. Combine sugar and water and heat over medium until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently.
  2. Stir in hickory bark.
  3. Let infuse for 12-24 hours, then strain out bark.

**Housemade Orange Bitters


Ingredients

  • 1 liter Vodka
  • 1 pint Orange Peels

Preparation

  1. Combine vodka and orange peels and let infuse for two weeks in the refrigerator.
  2. Strain and sweeten with simple syrup to taste.
  3. Preferred substitute: Scrappy’s Orange Bitters.

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Photo by Freight House

New Fashioned

by Freight House — Paducah, KY

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Rittenhouse Rye
  • 1/4 oz. Pisa Nut Liqueur
  • 8 dashes Woodford Reserve Chocolate Bitters
  • 1 Orange Peel

Preparation

  1. In a rocks glass, express the orange peel and place pith side up.
  2. Cover the pith with the bitters and muddle well.
  3. Add small ice cubes, Rittenhouse Rye and Pisa liqueur.
  4. Stir 5-6 times.
  5. Garnish with a chocolate Pocky stick.

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Cracker Jack Old Fashioned

by Scott Augsburger, New Riff Distilling Aquifer Supervisor — Newport, KY

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Cracker Jack infused New Riff Bottled in Bond Bourbon*
  • 1 bar spoon Rich Demerara**
  • 3 dashes Angostura Bitters

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients into a mixing glass, add ice, and stir.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass over a large cube.
  3. Garnish with a pinch of sea salt.

*Cracker Jack infused New Riff BIB Bourbon


Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Cracker Jacks
  • 750 ml (1 bottle) New Riff Bottled in Bond Bourbon

Preparation

  1. Using a measuring cup, measure 1-1/2 cups of cracker jacks, then blend them in a blender until they have turned into a fine powder.
  2. Next, infuse the cracker jack powder in 750 ml (1 bottle) of New Riff Bottled in Bond Bourbon for 15-20 mins, stirring occasionally.
  3. After infusing, strain the cracker jack bourbon through a cheesecloth or a coffee filter for a clearer infusion, and bottle.
  4. The mixture lasts for months.

**Rich Demerara


Ingredients

  • Demerara Sugar
  • Water

Preparation

  1. Take a pot and add 2 parts demerara sugar and 1 part water.
  2. Heat on the stove over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Stir frequently to help dissolve the sugar fast.
  4. When the sugar is dissolved, let cool.
  5. Then, bottle for later use.
  6. Syrup lasts about 1 month.

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Upgrade Your Classic Marg with These 2 Recipes from Gran Coramino!

By | Mixology News

Margaritas are an essential sipper for tequila lovers, so finding ways to enjoy it with seasonal ingredients is a must.

Enhance your margaritas this spring with these two refreshing recipes from Gran Coramino Tequila!

Sweet Pea Margarita

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Gran Coramino Cristalino
  • .25 oz. Dolin Genepy
  • .75 oz. Fresh Sweet Pea and Pineapple Syrup*
  • 1 oz. Lime
  • 2 dashes 80/20 Saline**

Preparation

  1. Chill a rocks glass while you prepare your cocktail.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a shaker, add ice and shake for 6-8 seconds.
  3. Double strain over 1 large ice cube.
  4. Garnish with skewered frozen peas.

*Pea and Pineapple Syrup


Ingredients

  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • ½ cup Pineapple Juice
  • ½ cup Water
  • 1 cup Sugar

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients and blend for 1 minute.
  2. Strain and store in a tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week (the longer it stays in the refrigerator, the stronger the flavor!).

**Saline Solution


Ingredients

  • 80 gr Water
  • 20 gr Kosher Salt

Preparation

  1. Mix 80 grams of water with 20 grams of kosher salt, stir until the salt is dissolved.

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Hibiscus Margarita

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Gran Coramino Cristalino
  • .75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • .75 oz. Hibiscus Syrup*
  • Hibiscus Salt/Sugar Rim**

Preparation

  1. Shake and serve over ice.
  2. Garnish with a lime.

*Hibiscus Syrup


Ingredients

  • 1 quart Dried Sorrel Flowers
  • 3 thumbs Fresh Ginger
  • 4 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 1 Orange Peel
  • 6 Cloves
  • 2.5 quarts Water

Preparation

  1. Add all ingredients, simmer.
  2. Steep overnight to develop flavor.
  3. Sweeten with cane sugar to taste.

**Hibiscus Salt/Sugar Rim


Ingredients

  • 1 quart Dried Sorrel Flowers
  • Sea Salt

Preparation

  1. Grind dried flowers in grinder or blender.
  2. Add sea salt or sugar and mix thoroughly.

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Pineapple Tequila Smash

By | Mixology News

Crafted with the finest El Luchador Tequila Blanco, our refreshing Drink of the Week is a tropical delight.

Embark on a flavorful journey where the zing of pineapple meets the smooth kick of tequila and get ready for sunny days ahead.

Pineapple Tequila Smash

Ingredients

  • 2 oz El Luchador Tequila Blanco
  • 4 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup
  • Pineapple wedge (for garnish)

Preparation

  1. Add tequila, pineapple juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice.
  2. Strain and pour in a glass with ice.
  3. Garnish with a pineapple wedge, and serve.

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Take Us Back to Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival: What We’re Hearing

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The Best of Food and Wine!! Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival was a blast!

We will be highlighting, “What We’re Hearing,” about the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival at Atlantis (NPIWFF) in this online content series, so stay tuned.

The annual Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival at Atlantis March 13th-17th was an even bigger lineup of celebrity chef talent, culinary events, and exclusive activates.

Celebrity chef line up in attendance this year included Alex Guarnaschelli, JJ Johnson, Duff Goldman, Andrew Zimmern, Robert Irvine, Nobu Matsuhisa, Michael White, Jose Andres, Alon Shaya, and Martha Stewart. With the mixology world’s renowned Tony Abou-Ganim and exclusive performances by DJ Kim Lee, Hezekiah Walker, and Wyclef Jean.

The five-day festival showcased the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs, and culinary personalities.

The dining experiences we’re extraordinary. At the top of any foodie’s bucket list was the Garden Party Lunch hosted by Martha Stewart herself, while the Tacos and Tequila with Andrew Zimmern and DJ Kim Lee found guests rubbing elbows with Zimmern, while he walked around highlighting his festive dishes that were paired with signature tequila cocktails created by Tony Abou-Ganim. The Jerk Jam with Wyclef Jean, JJ Johnson and Robert Irvine is a Bahamian-inspired event like no other.

Combining the Bahamas, and the World’s best wine and food at the 2nd Annual Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, hosted and produced by Atlantis, does not disappoint. This is a must attend for any food, wine, and spirits enthusiast. We can’t wait until next year!

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