The history of cocktails is often divided into three distinct eras: the Golden Age, the Dark Ages and the Renaissance. But, as with any historical period, dig a little deeper and you’ll uncover the complexities, nuances and subplots of a given age. The cocktail renaissance, for instance, is often defined by the revival of pre-Prohibition …
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In 2008, a gin company brought Portland bartender Jeffrey Morgenthaler over to London to learn about the brand. As part of the trip, he was asked to work an event that would be attended by the city’s top bartenders. Eventually, attendees started jumping behind the bar to make their own signature drinks. It was around …
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In Japan, the whisky highball is a way of life. There are specific techniques developed to perfect the two-ingredient drink, and specialized machines dedicated to dialing in its effervescence; there has even been a six-years-running television miniseries devoted to the straightforward highball. The two-part serve is essential drinking, and so, too, is the ready-to-drink version, …
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Calling the East London cocktail bar Three Sheets “unassuming” would be considered high praise by its co-owners, Max and Noel Venning. That’s because, since they opened in 2016, the brothers have put considerable thought into how to alchemize a microclimate of chill within their 23-seat venue. Their philosophy of what makes a good bar is …
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There was a time, not long ago, when your souped-up imperial stout or similarly proportioned “dank” IPA might have arrived in the once-standard 12-ounce bottle. Today, however, it’s not just the glass that might feel foreign in the average craft beer drinker’s hand, it’s the diminutive serving, too. Bottles have all but disappeared in a …
Thanks in part to a simple Manhattan variation and an underrated disco drink, the notion that Scotch should only be enjoyed neat is waning. The whisky figures into a small but mighty canon of classic cocktails, with a growing number of modern drinks now also calling on the spirit. And it’s not just strong, stirred …
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International Breweries Plc, a proud member of AB InBev – the world’s largest brewer with over 500 beer brands, has been commended for its workplace equity at an International Women’s Day event organized by the company. The event was held in Lagos to celebrate women in technology and innovation with a fireside chat session that …
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In our blind tasting, New York bartender Jeremy Oertel’s recipe won over the judges for its richness and full body. Seven years later, his preferred whiskey for the classic, Rittenhouse Rye, remains the same: “Rittenhouse is by far the best budget-friendly, and maybe best overall,” he says. Portland’s Katie Stipe also appreciates the versatility of …
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Between the worldwide adoption of all things aperitivo and the ascent of rule-breaking cocktails that exchange the dasher bottle for a jigger, it’s safe to say that bitter has taken over. But even if you’re not downing Angostura shots, the spectrum of bitter drinks still has something for you. Here’s how to dive in: Consider …
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