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Every cocktail needs a sweet element to balance the bitter, strong, and sour.

Often that sweetness is achieved with simple syrups, agave nectar, honey, or if you’re getting fancy, orgeat. …
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On Thursday and Friday, July 16-17, ninety influential bartenders and media guests joined Jägermeister at the Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans to view Jägermeister’s month long exhibit …
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On Thursday, July 16, GREY GOOSE kicked off Tales of the Cocktail with a private media brunch held in the sunny courtyard of Maison Montegut.

The idea was simple: surround …
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The Revolution Feast Spirited Dinner was hosted by Salu Bistro and Bar on Magazine Street and featured Phenix Brands (Stiletto Vodka, LL Kinahans, Mig Fuel, and Samogon) and local bitters …
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The BACARDÍ Family Dinner was held at the Marigny Opera House on Thursday evening during Tales of the Cocktail.

The elegant dinner, which is now an annual tradition at Tales …
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Historically, grapefruit has been used in cocktails for decades.

In the 1920s, the Brown Derby used grapefruit as its sour component. Today, the Paloma is a tequila-based classic. The sweet/tart …
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How should you drink tequila? However you want to.

Sip it solo, shoot it (salt and lime optional), or mix it up in a modern cocktail. Just make sure that …
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“Our climate gives a wheat that is very good for raw spirit production,” says Erik Baeksted. “There’s a reason vodka comes from this part of the world!”

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When you hear the phrase “Jello shooter”, do you immediately think of an Animal House-inspired toga party? Think again.

We’re not talking about the nasty, day-glo, red dye #40 Jello …
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Each year, one singular cocktail is named the official cocktail of Tales of the Cocktail. This year the Frozen Daiquiri reigns supreme.

And, out of a slew of competitors, the …
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Rumored to be conceived at Lola’s in West Hollywood, the bright green Sour Apple Martini with the signature sliver of granny smith apple garnish became a staple at bars and …
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The idea for Pig & Punch — and its sister event, Swig ‘n Swine — came to The Bon Vivants’ co-founders Josh Harris and Scott Baird while anticipating their second …
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