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The Case for Bénédictine

Cocktails With Suderman • 373 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

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Stocking a home bar with liqueurs can be challenging due to space, cost, and usage considerations.
Bénédictine is a versatile and delicious liqueur that adds sweet complexity to cocktails.
Bénédictine can be used in classic cocktails like the Vieux Carre and Monte Carlo, and serves as a sweetener in whiskey-based drinks.

The One Dollar Old Fashioned

Cocktails With Suderman • 550 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23

🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails Recipes Bartending

You can make a delicious Old Fashioned cocktail for just one dollar using inexpensive whiskey.
Evan Williams Black bourbon is a cheap yet decent option for making affordable cocktails.
With basic ingredients like bitters, syrup, and orange peel, you can enjoy a tasty Old Fashioned for a low cost.

Is This the Best Whiskey Sour I’ve Ever Had?

Cocktails With Suderman • 471 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23

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Focus on mastering classic cocktails before getting creative with elaborate recipes.
When ordering a drink, ask for a familiar cocktail but better than anywhere else.
Cocktails are like art and engineering, starting with mastering the basics before branching out.

Negronis From the Archives: The Boulevardier, 3 Ways

Cocktails With Suderman • 550 implied HN points • 18 Sep 23

🍲 Food & Drink Cocktails Recipes Bartending

The Boulevardier is a cocktail similar to a Negroni, but with whiskey instead of gin.
There are three different recipes for making a Boulevardier, each showcasing a different aspect of the drink.
The ingredients and ratios can be adjusted to create variations, such as a spicier, rye-forward version served up in a coupe glass.

It’s Whiskey Sour Season

Cocktails With Suderman • 432 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23

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It's Whiskey Sour Season with a twist in the cocktail world.
There are easy-to-make variations of whiskey sour from Harry Craddock's recipe.
A simple addition of an ingredient can change a drink and make it delicious.

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