Meaning 'jewel' in French, the Bijou cocktail was first mixed in the late 1800s, becoming a drink that was set to epitomize the Gilded Age, a time of both opulence and grandeur.
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What is Simple Syrup and Why Do You Need It? In the world of cocktails, simple or sugar syrup is essentially liquid sweetener. Many cocktails rely on it for a truly balanced result, either to counter the acidity from a citrus juice or simply to cater to a sweeter palate.
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The word “spritz” has entered our vocabulary and Google searches have grown ten fold since 2014. With an army of supporters that will order it unconditionally, it is of no surprise that a tsunami of variations on the them has hit and it is now not uncommon for bars across Italy and the rest of Europe to have a Spritz section in their drinks list.
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Vermouth started its rise to fame as the drink of Kings at the court of Savoy, in the northern Italian city of Turin. That vermouth would flourish here is no surprise, for it is here that Italian wine making reaches its greatest expression.
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They say that old habits die hard, and while the saying tends to bring to our mind all those bad and negative things that we can’t seem to avoid, I prefer to think of it as paying homage to all those great experiences and enjoyable rituals that despite all odds, stand up against the pressures of modern evolution.
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How to drink Vermouth. 9 great drinks to enjoy with that first bottle of Vermouth. From the trendy Negroni, and the legendary Manhattan to easy mixes that you can enjoy with Tonic and Prosecco. 9 vermouth cocktails that you can easily mix at home for any occasion.
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We sit down with Mario in Alba, at the premises of the Montanaro Distillery where the 9diDANTE Vermouth that he has mentored comes to life. As we speak, he shows us the process for making vermouth and takes us through some of his secrets.
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Vermouth has been many things to many people throughout history; an ancient medicinal remedy; the aperitif of kings and the spirit that created American Cocktail culture, few alcoholic beverages have a story so rich and yet so much forgotten as that of Vermouth.
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From its aristocratic beginning in Florence, Italy over a century ago, the Negroni has captivated a growing legion of followers in recent years. Learn about its legendary history, discover the best places to enjoy it in its home city and have a try at making one yourself.
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