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Cocktails in the Country: Dutch Negroni by Brian Denenberg, Frenchie Wine...
Dutch Negroni Brian Denenberg, Frenchie Wine Bistro, Boston, MA 1 oz (30 ml) Old Duff Genever 1 oz (30 ml) Byrrh Grand Quinquina 1 oz (30 ml) Luxardo Bitter Bianco 1 barspoon fresh orange juice 1...
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Cocktails in the Country: Irish Rebellion by Erin Cusick, Rahi, New York, NY
Irish Rebellion Erin Cusick, Rahi, New York, NY 2 oz (60 ml) Lambay Irish Whiskey .5 oz (15 ml) Dolin Vermouth Dry .5 oz (15 ml) Byrrh Grand Quinquina 2 dashes Regans’ Orange Bitters No. 6 1 strawberry...
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Cocktails in the Country: Maid in Cornwall by Leon Elliott, Rose & Crown Pub,...
Maid in Cornwall Leon Elliott, Rose & Crown Pub, Orlando, FL 3 cucumber chunks 2 oz (60 ml) Trail’s End Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey .5 oz (15 ml) Chase Elderflower Liqueur .75 oz (22.5 ml)...
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Cocktails in the Country: Master Smoke by TJ Orscher, The Richardson,...
Master Smoke TJ Orscher, The Richardson, Brooklyn, NY “The Jägermeister and the smoked vodka go so well together it was a sin to not combine them. Add Bauchant and watch the drink explode with citrus.”...
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Cocktails in the Country: The Straddle by Brian Guterding, The Tuck Room, New...
The Straddle Brian Guterding, The Tuck Room, New York, NY “To settle the hangover, orange juice in the morning, ginger to calm the stomach, as well as the bubbles and cognac as a sweet hair of the...
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Cocktails in the Country: The Lightest Hour by Erin Cusick, Rahi, New York, NY
The Lightest Hour Erin Cusick, Rahi, New York, NY “We’ve all heard of a Perfect Manhattan. Well, here’s your Perfect Negroni.” 1 oz (30 ml) Ransom Old Tom Gin 1 oz (30 ml) Luxardo Bitter Bianco .5 oz...
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Cocktails in the Country: The French Redemption by Nicholas McCaslin, Barito...
The French Redemption Nicholas McCaslin, Barito Tacos and Cocktails, Port Jefferson, NY “Homage to France and New Orleans. (I don’t actually hate France.)” .75 oz (22.5 ml) Caorunn Small Batch Scottish...
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Cocktails in the Country: TJ’s Bitterly Arrack by TJ Orscher, The Richardson,...
TJ’s Bitterly Arrack TJ Orscher, The Richardson, Brooklyn, NY Burnt toast, for rim 1.5 oz (45 ml) Batavia-Arrack Van Oosten .75 oz (22.5 ml) Don Zoilo 12 Year-Old Pedro Ximénez Sherry .5 oz (15 ml)...
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Cocktails in the Country: Café di Lambay by Brenda Riepenhoff, Monk McGinn’s,...
Café di Lambay Brenda Riepenhoff, Monk McGinn’s, New York, NY “I’m a sucker for sweet, dessert, creamy drinks. The richness of a cognac cask-finished Irish whiskey plays very well with that.” 1.25 oz...
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Cocktails in the Country: So Long, Quintana Roo by Colleen McCluskey,...
So Long, Quintana Roo Colleen McCluskey, Rothbard Ale + Larder, Westport, CT “Quintana Roo is a highly populated German town in/near Mexico City.” 1 oz (30 ml) Milagro Silver Tequila .75 oz (22.5 ml)...
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The Curious Case of the Missing Bottle of Caorunn Gin
“Carefully handcrafted in the Scottish Highlands, Caorunn expertly infuses five locally foraged gin botanicals. Artisanal and small batch, beautifully mixing the rugged charm of Speyside with the urban...
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Cocktails in the Country: Koriko’s Kiss by Khalid i ll Williams, Taprock Beer...
Koriko’s Kiss Khalid i ll Williams, Taprock Beer Bar and Refuge, Unionville, CT “Historically, Koriko seduced Tiki, and this cocktail is a sensual pruple with opulent sweet spice.” 1.5 oz (45 ml) Ron...
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Cocktails in the Country: Mister Bye with Michter’s Rye by Sofia Present, Bar...
Mister Bye with Michter’s Rye Sofia Present, Bar Moga, New York, NY “To enhance the pepper notes in the rye, I took it literally and paired with green bell pepper and the black pepper in the rim. Maple...
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Cocktails in the Country: Jäger Bird by Brenda Riepenhoff, Monk McGinn’s, New...
Jäger Bird Brenda Riepenhoff, Monk McGinn’s, New York, NY “I recently had a Jäger tiki drink that hit the spot so thought I would stick with that for a Jäger-based riff on the Jungle Bird.” 1.25 oz...
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Cocktails in the Country: Just Like Daddy Used to Make by Colleen McCluskey,...
Just Like Daddy Used to Make Colleen McCluskey, Rothbard Ale + Larder, Westport, CT “I love root beer floats! Always do what makes you happy, memories of happy childhoods make people smile.” 1 root...
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Cocktails in the Country: Lucifer’s Prayer by Khalid i ll Williams, Taprock...
Lucifer’s Prayer Khalid i ll Williams, Taprock Beer Bar and Refuge, Unionville, CT “The smoky vodka was very unique, and I wanted to make the most funk-forward Vesper riff ever.” Del Maguey Vida Single...
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Cocktails in the Country: Past, Present, and Future by Sofia Present, Bar...
Past, Present, and Future Sofia Present, Bar Moga, New York, NY 1.5 oz (45 ml) Ransom Old Tom Gin .25 oz (7.5 ml) corn-infused Marie Brizard Yuzu .25 oz (7.5 ml) La Quintinye Vermouth Royal Dry...
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Cocktails in the Country: Smoke in the Garden by Brenda Riepenhoff, Monk...
Smoke in the Garden Brenda Riepenhoff, Monk McGinn’s, New York, NY “PAMA gives this a beautiful color that adds to the refreshing quality of the other ingredients.” 1.25 oz (37.5 ml) Del Maguey Vida...
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Cocktails in the Country: Café du Sazerac by Corey Arnold, Cork & Kerry,...
Café du Sazerac Corey Arnold, Cork & Kerry, Rockville Centre, NY “I love a good Sazerac due to my dad being from New Orleans. I also really love the way the espresso syrup plays with Scotch. A...
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Cocktails in the Country: Signifying Monkey by Khalid i ll Williams, Taprock...
Signifying Monkey Khalid i ll Williams, Taprock Beer Bar and Refuge, Unionville, CT “Combines elements of the classic Monkey Gland; the Stroma adds a hint of brooding sweet smoke, the Old Tom adds...
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Cocktails in the Country: Orange You Glad by TJ Fink, Monk McGinn’s, New...
Orange You Glad TJ Fink, Monk McGinn’s, New York, NY “Not reinventing the orange wheel on this one! Just giving it a new twist…” 3 oz (90 ml) Mister Katz’s Rock & Rye 1 oz (30 ml) La Quintinye...
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Cocktails in the Country: Bee’s Tea by Brenda Riepenhoff, Monk McGinn’s, New...
Bee’s Tea Brenda Riepenhoff, Monk McGinn’s, New York, NY “I’ve never had the chance to make a cocktail with tea, and I thought working it in with this gin was the perfect opportunity to experiment in...
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Cocktails in the Country: Old Duff’s Visit to Kentucky by Corey Arnold, Cork...
Old Duff’s Visit to Kentucky Corey Arnold, Cork & Kerry, Rockville Centre, NY 1 oz (30 ml) Trail’s End Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey .75 oz (22.5 ml) Old Duff Genever .75 oz (22.5 ml) fresh...
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Cocktails in the Country: Congo Square by Khalid i ll Williams, Taprock Beer...
Congo Square Khalid i ll Williams, Taprock Beer Bar and Refuge, Unionville, CT “A riff on the Vieux Carré to honor the birthplace of jazz, the American art form.” 1.5 oz (45 ml) Gran Duque D’Alba...
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Joy of Mixology 2. The Recipes, and the Bartenders Who Created Them
The Second Edition of my Joy of Mixology book is now on sale. Please click on the cover and order a few dozen copies. Voila! Your 2018 December Holiday presents are already solved. You can thank me...
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Cocktails in the Country: The Sunny Side of Moscow by TJ Fink, Monk McGinn’s,...
The Sunny Side of Moscow TJ Fink, Monk McGinn’s, New York, NY “Allow some of the sediment in the shaker to get into the drink.” 1 lemon slice 2 oz (60 ml) Mister Katz’s Rock & Rye 1 oz (30 ml)...
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Cocktails in the Country: Big Bloobs by Colleen McCluskey, Rothbard Ale +...
Big Bloobs Colleen McCluskey, Rothbard Ale + Larder, Westport, CT 1.5 oz (45 ml) Trail’s End Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey .5 oz (15 ml) Canasta Cream Sherry 1 oz (30 ml) The American Juice...
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Cocktails in the Country: Camus Corey by Corey Arnold, Cork & Kerry,...
Camus Corey Corey Arnold, Cork & Kerry, Rockville Centre, NY 1 strawberry .33 oz (10 ml) maple syrup 1.5 oz (45 ml) Camus VS Elegance Cognac .25 oz (7.5 ml) Ron Dos Maderas 5+3 Rum .25 oz (7.5 ml)...
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Cocktails in the Country: Rum Infinity (5+3=∞) by Sofia Present, Bar Moga,...
Rum Infinity (5+3=∞) Sofia Present, Bar Moga, New York, NY 1.5 oz (45 ml) Ron Dos Maderas 5+3 Rum .25 oz (7.5 ml) Canasta Cream Sherry 1 oz (30 ml) pineapple juice .5 oz (15 ml) fresh lime juice .5 oz...
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Cocktails in the Country: Punch-Drunk Flower Power by TJ Fink, Monk McGinn’s,...
Punch-Drunk Flower Power TJ Fink, Monk McGinn’s, New York, NY “Something sweet, spicy, and just a little extra citrus punch.” 1 strawberry 2 cucumber slices 4 to 5 blueberries 1 jalapeño pepper slice 2...
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Cocktails in the Country: Malificent by Alexandra I. Reed, Elm City Social,...
Malificent Alexandra I. Reed, Elm City Social, New Haven, CT “The sweetness of the cognac is made more complex with the Parfait Amour but rounded out by the blanc vermouth. Boozy but complex and...
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Cocktails in the Country: #OMGKelly by Alexandra I. Reed, Elm City Social,...
#OMGKelly Alexandra I. Reed, Elm City Social, New Haven, CT “The blend of liquors with cream and egg white make for a refreshing drink with fruit and floral characteristics.” 1.5 oz (45 ml) Chase...
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Cocktails in the Country: Don’t Bogart the Rye by Alexandra I. Reed, Elm City...
Don’t Bogart the Rye Alexandra I. Reed, Elm City Social, New Haven, CT “Not a typical vodka drinker’s cocktail! Balanced, light, complex.” 1.5 oz (45 ml) Sobieski Vodka .5 oz (15 ml) Byrrh Grand...
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Cocktails in the Country: Sex on the Hudson by Benjamin Zorn, La Loba...
Sex on the Hudson Benjamin Zorn, La Loba Cantina, Brooklyn, NY “This is a Sex on the Beach variation. A bit grown up, but meant to be drunk quickly.” 1 oz (30 ml) Caorunn Small Batch Scottish Gin 1 oz...
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Gaz Regan Announces the Launch of the Worldwide Bartender Database
For Immediate Release Contact: info@worldwidebartenderdatabase.com Gaz Regan Announces the Launch of the Worldwide Bartender Database A Business and Consulting Service from Regan & Shapiro that...
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Cocktails in the Country: Else Lasker-Schüler by Benjamin Zorn, La Loba...
Else Lasker-Schüler Benjamin Zorn, La Loba Cantina, Brooklyn, NY “Working with this absinthe made me want to make it star but not overpower. I thought immediately of an absinthe nog or flip and saw...
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Cocktails in the Country: Dirk I by Benjamin Zorn, La Loba Cantina, Brooklyn, NY
Dirk I Benjamin Zorn, La Loba Cantina, Brooklyn, NY “A Sazerac in form, but Amsterdam in taste. I think the malt base makes for a lovely Old Fashioned variation for this cocktail.” Chase English Oak...
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Top Ten Reasons to Buy the Revised and Updated Joy of Mixology with your...
10. Gaz Regan is trying to buy a new house. 9. Where else can you find recipes for Salvatore Calabrese’s Breakfast Martini Marcovaldo Dionysos’ Chartreuse Swizzle The Clover Club Cocktail as made at...
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Cocktails in the Country: I Feel Pitty by Brittany Koole, Plenty Cafe,...
I Feel Pitty Brittany Koole, Plenty Cafe, Philadelphia, PA “I wanted to highlight the avocado oil and mouthfeel. All these ingredients came together in a funky, exciting Manhattan riff.” 2 oz (60 ml)...
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Cocktails in the Country: The Loti by Brittany Koole, Plenty Cafe,...
The Loti Brittany Koole, Plenty Cafe, Philadelphia, PA “The smoked vodka helps to bring out the Scotch notes of the Stroma and balance out the viscosity. The color on it with the American Juice Company...
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Cocktails in the Country: Going, Going, Gone by Brittany Koole, Plenty Cafe,...
Going, Going, Gone Brittany Koole, Plenty Cafe, Philadelphia, PA “I used the balsamic to enhance the flavor notes of the Gran Duque. Inspired by my first ‘craft’ cocktail experience, meets a fun...
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Cocktails in the Country: La Vieja by Camila Fernandez, Monk McGinn’s, New...
La Vieja Camila Fernandez, Monk McGinn’s, New York, NY “Inspired by the Old Fashioned and Sazerac, I came up with La Vieja, which is a subtle stirred cocktail that anyone can drink.” 1.5 oz (45 ml)...
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Cocktails in the Country: El Ximénez by Camila Fernandez, Monk McGinn’s, New...
El Ximénez Camila Fernandez, Monk McGinn’s, New York, NY “Inspired by a Martinez, I wanted to give that Spanish touch.” 1.5 oz (45 ml) Ransom Old Tom Gin .75 oz (22.5 ml) Dolin Vermouth Rouge .25 oz...
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Cocktails in the Country: Island Hopper by Camila Fernandez, Monk McGinn’s,...
Island Hopper Camila Fernandez, Monk McGinn’s, New York, NY “Lambay is a nice citrus, floral whiskey with a little spiciness to it. So I decided to use ingredients that would accentuate those notes....
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Cocktails in the Country: Vida Las Vegas by Joseph Kennedy, Primrose, Las...
Vida Las Vegas Joseph Kennedy, Primrose, Las Vegas, NV “This is a smoky delightful cocktail that is an easy sipping drink.” 1 oz (30 ml) Del Maguey Vida Single Village Mezcal .5 oz (15 ml) Marie...
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Cocktails in the Country: Golden Night Night by Joseph Kennedy, Primrose, Las...
Golden Night Night Joseph Kennedy, Primrose, Las Vegas, NV “The Luxardo complements the Scotch and creates a unique experience with a single malt.” 1.5 oz (45 ml) Speyburn Scotch Whisky .75 oz (22.5...
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Cocktails in the Country: Last Night in Vegas by Joseph Kennedy, Primrose,...
Last Night in Vegas Joseph Kennedy, Primrose, Las Vegas, NV “First night might start with a shot, but the last night you are sipping on a light cocktail. The Domaine and ginger complement the Jäger and...
View ArticleBartender Sweet Sixteen
Here’s a list of bartenders who have answered our Sweet Sixteen Questions, complete with links to their answers: Brian Van Flandern, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Chris Edwardes, Hidden House,...
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Cocktails and Sea Power
“The cocktail has been an effective American missionary,” remarked an American naval officer just back from a trip around the world. “In fact, it marks the boundaries of our spheres of influence and is...
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Bartender Brain Trust
The Worldwide Bartender Database An Organization Hatched by Gaz Regan and Arthur Shapiro, Recently Held the World’s First Bartender Brain Trust at New York’s Dead Rabbit. “A Global Spirits company...
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