Tracing the Gin and Tonic: From India and Argentina to the U.S. and Spain
The Gin and Tonic is enjoyed all over the globe. It’s gone from a quinine-laced medicinal drink to one of the world’s most popular cocktails.
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How Quinine Conquered the World of Booze
Quinine is best known as the bitter flavoring element in tonic water, but it’s also found in many liqueurs, vermouths, fortified wines, and amari.
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How to Categorize Amaro
These bitter liqueurs can be categorized by flavor or by use, like aperitif and digestif.
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Amaro: Making Sense of These Bitter Liqueurs
The simplest definition for amaro might be “the category of bitter Italian liqueurs,” but of course nothing is ever that simple.
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The History of Bénédictine, and How to Use It
Bénédictine is a liqueur made in France with a strong association with a Benedictine abbey in the town of Fécamp.
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The History and Mystery of the Mai Tai
The origin and recipe for the Mai Tai are crystal clear… as long as you believe the Trader Vic version.
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How to Make Crystal Clear Ice at Home
Learn to make clear ice cubes worthy of your cocktails.
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What Is Oleo Saccharum, and How Do You Use It in Cocktails?
Meaning “sugar oil” in Latin, oleo saccharum is the result of placing citrus peels in sugar to pull out their essential oils.
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